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 ...

As countries aim to accelerate the of climate targets for a sustainable future, risks of corruption threaten to undermine results. Corruption has the potential to deviate and deter climate offset and ...

Roughly 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. The World Bank Group, together with the African Development Bank, has committed to providing access to electricity to 300 ...

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 ...

The forest is for us... It is what we have. It helps us maintain our livelihoods. Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton President of the Commonwealth of Dominica Dominica is not your typical Caribbean island ...

In today's rapidly changing world, timely development data is crucial for effective policymaking. The World Bank and its partners are working to invest in frontier approaches to monitor poverty and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.