The Republic of Korea has announced a 45% increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). Korea contributed KRW 585 billion in IDA20 and has committed to ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, 18 November 2024 — In a significant move to bolster global development efforts, Norway has announced its early pledge to the International Development Association (IDA) during the 19th ...

This report begins by laying out the dynamics of the youth employment challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa: The demographic transition, the role of mineral exports, the largely untapped reservoir of ...

Between June 2023 and July 2024, GWSP reached 59 million more people with access to safe water and sanitation by adapting to different contexts in countries across the globe.

Stories from around the world that showcase countries and communities delivering transformative initiatives that drive our mission toward a more livable planet and are proven, replicable and scalable.

Diminishing Growth amid Global Uncertainty: Ramping up Investment in the Pacific (October 2024) The World Bank’s October 2024 Pacific Economic Update provides an assessment of the economies of the ...

Mike James [right] participating in a fitness challenge during Healthy Heart week, February 1995 (1804242). It started in 1993 with an unexpected phone call. That call triggered Michael ‘Mike’ James’ ...

We organize this dynamic event, alongside the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, to offer a unique platform for civil society to engage with world leaders, experts, and peers. Join us ...

Access to electricity is foundational to any successful development effort. Yet nearly 600 million Africans lack access to electricity, creating significant barriers to health care, education, ...

Naotaka Sugawara is a Senior Economist in the World Bank's Prospects Group. Previously, he was an economist in the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund and in the World Bank’s Office ...

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Access to financing is a major hurdle to sustainable urban development. The World Bank's City Creditworthiness Initiative helps cities improve their financial performance and secure the private ...