Washington, October 31, 2024—1.2 billion people face life-changing risks through exposure to at least one critical climate hazard, such as heatwaves, flooding, hurricanes, and drought. However, a new ...

New targets will focus on use of broadband, social protection, and access to capital as part of the Gender Strategy, which is ...

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.

Gender equality for all people is a matter of fairness and justice. Gender equality is a principle of international law recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is also essential ...

It is a privilege to stand before you at the convergence of two important moments for the World Bank Group: - A moment to celebrate what we have achieved in 80 years and reflect on the lessons we have ...

We cannot end poverty on a livable planet with half the population excluded from opportunity.

In this video, see an overview of the World Bank’s new five-year (2024 – 2029) Country Partnership Framework (CPF) which will support Zambia in achieving sustainable private sector-led economic growth ...

WASHINGTON, October 29, 2024 – The Government of Nepal and the World Bank signed a US$150 million equivalent (NPR 20 billion) financing agreement on October 23 for contingent financing that can be ...

With a population of more than 1.4 billion, India is the world’s largest democracy. Over the past decade, the country’s integration into the global economy has been accompanied by economic growth.

Japan signed a $1 billion portfolio guarantee agreement on Friday that will scale up financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for projects that address global ...

APIA, October 28, 2024 – The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$21 million (WST$57.6 million) grant for the Samoa Finance Sector Resilience and Development Project, which will strengthen ...

The world’s 26 poorest economies—home to about 40 percent of all people who live on less than $2.15 a day—are deeper in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural ...