African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, ...

The Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project is helping to address the financial challenges faced by aspirational women ...

The economy is set to gain momentum in 2025, driven by stronger domestic demand and fiscal stimulus measures. Growth is projected to accelerate to 2.9 percent in 2025 up from 2.6 percent in 2024.

Quality basic education is critical to fostering inclusive growth in South Africa, requiring key needs such as infrastructure reforms, efficient public spending, and the strengthening of human capital ...

Pupils attending lessons at Jiir Primary School in Lakes State, South Sudan, in a new 4-classroom block which was constructed by UNOPS on behalf of the government of South Sudan with funding from the ...

The World Bank has supported the construction of two solar parks with a total capacity of 48 megawatt peak (MWp): 25 MWp with a 30 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in the ...

DHAKA, February 13, 2025—The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, concluded his visit to Bangladesh today and reaffirmed the World Bank’s support for economic reforms critical for ...

Maxine Saunchez, a social worker with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) in Jamaica interacts with a client. A new partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the World Bank will ...

Quito, February 11, 2025 - The World Bank approved Additional Financing for Ecuador to strengthen social protection systems, ensuring a greater impact on the most vulnerable populations. This support ...

Dubai, February 11, 2025 – The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and the World Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collaborate on efforts to accelerate innovation and investment ...

ACCRA, February 12, 2025 - The World Bank Group’s latest Public Finance Review report, titled “Building the Foundations for a Resilient and Equitable Fiscal Policy,” highlights that Ghana's impressive ...

PANAMA CITY, February 13th, 2025 – A new World Bank report titled “Panama: From Growth to Prosperity” finds that the quality of jobs and human capital is hampering progress in reducing poverty and ...