The World Bank Group, together with the African Development Bank, has committed to providing access to electricity to 300 ...

The World Bank Group delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance in fiscal year 2024—which covers July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024—supporting efforts to end poverty on a livable planet, investing ...

In 2016, almost half of children under the age of five in Madagascar were affected by stunting, one of the highest rates in the world. In 2018, the World Bank and the Government of Madagascar launched ...

Papua New Guinea is undergoing economic and social transformation. It is one of the most diverse countries in the world; home to over 11.78 million people and more than 800 different languages spoken ...

Between 2025 and 2050, Ecuador requires an annual investment of 3.5 percent of GDP to mitigate and adapt to climate change Quito, September 19, 2024 - A robust ...

Trade is the engine of the global economy. Over the last 25 years, trade has increased global incomes by 24%, and by 50% for some of the world’s poorest nations. But opportunities for growth and ...

With only a 30% electrification rate, 7 out of 10 Malagasy still do not have access to electricity. This disproportionately affects rural areas, impoverished communities, and households headed by ...

Agriculture is pivotal for Guinea's structural transformation and climate resilience, serving as a cornerstone for inclusive growth and a sustainable future. Conakry, September 19, 2024 - The first ...

DHAKA, September 18, 2024 — The World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, Martin Raiser arrives in Dhaka today. During his two-day visit, Raiser will meet with the Honorable Chief Adviser ...

DJIBOUTI, September 19, 2024 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved US$90 million in additional financing for the Horn of Africa Initiative: Djibouti Regional Economic Corridor project.