Slovenia has announced a 30% increase in its contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), reinforcing its commitment to supporting the world's poorest countries. The ...

Fifty-eight-year-old widow Arza Parveen wasted no time building a life of resilience and independence after her husband was injured in war. Her family was left without financial support. With a ...

Conflict and instability are taking a devastating toll on the 39 economies afflicted by them, driving up extreme poverty ...

Global growth is projected to slow to 2.3 percent in 2025, nearly half a percentage point lower than the rate that had been ...

In this episode of the People First Podcast, we explore the LEADS program, an innovative World Bank initiative reshaping project design and implementation. Listen to insights from Arianna Legovini, ...

The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sealed an agreement to work together to support the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries.

The Energy Progress Report assesses achievements in the global quest for universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. In 2023, the global effort to improve access ...

World Bank assessment finds conflict and instability are taking a devastating toll on the 39 economies afflicted by them, ...

The South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth (SAPLING) is a dynamic regional platform led by the World Bank, dedicated to driving transformative change in nutrition-focused and ...

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Over the past seven years, the Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership (GWSP) has built a robust framework for advancing water management through extensive knowledge development, data, and ...

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2025—The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today $194 million for two projects to enhance educational opportunities for children and boost water security in ...