The World Bank’s Digital Progress and Trends 2025 report explores how AI is reshaping economies and societies, highlights ...

Artificial Intelligence presents a timely and powerful tool to help reimagine agricultural transformation in ways that are more productive, sustainable, and inclusive. This report presents a ...

The World Bank Group today announced the appointment of Paschal Donohoe as Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer.

Meerim Nurdin Kyzy proudly shows off the tap in her front yard, which now provides clean, safe water for her family. With 5 children of her own and two stepchildren, aged 14 years to 6 months, Meerim ...

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025 – Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy remains resilient, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024. This acceleration reflects easing ...

NEW DELHI, July 22, 2025 – A new World Bank report notes that Indian cities hold tremendous potential as centers of economic growth with 70 percent of new jobs coming from cities by 2030. However, ...

Washington, June 25, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$930 million financing to help improve Iraq’s railway performance, boost domestic trade, create jobs, and ...

Over the past decade, the African Centers of Excellence (ACE) have trained thousands of students in key fields such as health, agriculture, digital technology, energy, and the environment. But behind ...

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2025 — Yemen’s economy continues to face strain as persistent conflict, institutional fragmentation, and declining external support compound the country’s long-running crisis, ...

The Moroccan economy has demonstrated resilience and positive trends in 2024 despite facing significant challenges. Recent rainfall has alleviated drought conditions, contributing to a more favorable ...

Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city’s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis, turning ...

YANGON, December 11, 2024 —Natural disasters, ongoing conflict, and widespread shortages of basic commodities have hit Myanmar's economy hard, while the economic outlook remains bleak. According to ...