Social protection and labor programs help households and workers manage crises, escape poverty, navigate transitions, and seize employment opportunities. Despite recent progress, three in four people ...

Streamlining access to property ownership supports entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans, allowing them to focus on innovation ...

Kigali, April 1, 2025 – Rwanda's real GDP grew by 8.9% in 2024, surpassing the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched today by the World ...

Washington, March 31, 2025 – The World Bank has approved three operations in Nigeria, totaling $1.08 billion in concessional financing, to enhance education quality, build household and community ...

As countries strive to balance rapid digital transformation with sustainable energy use, a major challenge emerges—how can digital expansion be green and inclusive? Many developing nations, including ...

This year, the World Bank Thailand honors three remarkable women whose expertise and dedication are shaping Thailand’s future. Through a special Q&A feature on our website, we highlight their stories, ...

Our hearts go out to the people of Myanmar and Thailand, who have been impacted by Friday’s devastating earthquake that has caused a tragic loss of life and destruction of critical infrastructure in ...

Evidence-based policymaking enhances transparency, accountability, and effective governance by ensuring decisions are guided by reliable data. This approach requires strong institutional capacity for ...

Across the world, 10 million hectares of forests are lost to deforestation, and about 70 million hectares are lost due to fire each year. The consequences are severe – particularly for countries where ...

Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city’s economic resilience. Without sufficient intervention, a 1°C rise in temperature could ...

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a new project to support Peru in modernizing its economy and making it more resilient in the face of natural hazards. The ...

Human capital is a central driver of sustainable growth and poverty reduction. It comprises the knowledge, skills, and health that individuals accumulate over their lives, enabling them to realize ...