The United Kingdom has announced a 40% increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA)—from 1.414 billion GBP in IDA20 and to GBP 1.98 billion GBP in IDA21 ...

SUVA, November 29, 2024 –Fiji is struggling with a non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis and weak health outcomes that threaten the well-being of its people. To address the crisis, a new World Bank ...

PORT MORESBY, November 29, 2024 –The World Bank has approved the National Energy Access Transformation (NEAT) Project, a $204 million initiative that will improve the lives of over 400,000 Papua New ...

ULAANBAATAR, November 29, 2024 — Mongolia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 percent in 2024 and 6.5 percent in 2025, amid the robust mining production and domestic demand, according to the World ...

Managing integrity risks within state-owned enterprises is crucial to reducing corruption and preventing economic and political harm that can erode public trust. To mark International Anticorruption ...

Washington, D.C., November 28, 2024 – While climate change impacts pose increasing risk to the long-term growth of Eastern Caribbean states, there are opportunities for these countries to achieve ...

WASHINGTON DC, November 28, 2024 – The World Bank's Board of Directors approved today two new projects for Argentina totaling US$1 billion. The first program promotes early childhood development by ...

In an isolated, mountainous region in Yemen, Hamama struggled without electricity. A widow with no income, she felt trapped by the darkness of night that prevented her from doing the most basic of ...

A regional electricity market can strengthen Central Asia’s energy security, accelerate its clean-energy transition, and meet growing energy demand at lower cost, while supporting domestic and ...

WASHINGTON, November 26, 2024 — The World Bank's Board of Directors today approved the US$250 million Morocco Municipal Solid Waste Management Support Program to help strengthen the financial and ...

Youth unemployment in Kenya poses a significant challenge, with nearly 75% of the population under 35 facing limited job opportunities. By equipping young people with the skills and resources to start ...