Africa’s rapidly growing youth population presents both a challenge and an opportunity. With nearly half a billion people entering the workforce by 2035, creating jobs is essential for sustainable ...
Agriculture is a key sector in Nigeria, employing over a third of the population, but unpredictable weather makes farming ...
Spain is contributing €19.5 million to the World Bank’s Livable Planet Fund (LPF) as part of a new package of support announced today for sustainable development and debt relief.
Singapore and New Zealand announced on Wednesday they will contribute to two innovative financial instruments that can further expand the World Bank’s lending capacity to address global challenges.
Remarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the AgriConnect Flagship Event during the 2025 Annual Meetings ...
From West Africa to South Asia, two bold initiatives show how with the right mix of strategy, investment, innovation and commitment, water can be a catalyst for lasting change.
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 ...
To realize this potential, we are helping countries scale up essential nutrition services, integrate nutrition into health systems and across other sectors, and leverage financing through public and ...
Discover how closing the infrastructure gender gap in transport, digital connectivity, and energy can empower women, boost economies, and create equitable societies. The World Bank's initiatives like ...
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.
BEIRUT, December 10, 2024 – Lebanon's real GDP growth has been cut by an estimated 6.6% in 2024 as a result of the conflict, bringing the cumulative decline in real GDP since 2019 to more than 38% by ...
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 ...