“With the right set of policies, this era of demographic change can be turned into one of sustained development progress,” said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. To accelerate gains, the report ...

The World Bank Group has mounted a broad and decisive response to the pandemic—the largest in our history. From April 2020 through the end of fiscal 2021, Bank Group financing totaled over $157 ...

according to a World Bank report released on Friday. February 26, 2025 World Bank unit and other lenders criticise Pakistan's energy negotiations Pakistan's unilateral renegotiation of clean power ...

The World Bank’s 2025 report warns of a slow and uneven global economic recovery marked by weak investment, persistent ...

North Korea's maternal mortality rate was estimated at 67 per 100,000 live births in 2023, a number dramatically lower than ...

Accra, March 27, GNA – The World Bank Group has launched the Business Ready (B-READY) Report in Ghana, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country’s business environment and identifying key ...

The World Bank's private investment arm is backing the rush into digital data in Africa with a $100 million investment in ...

Human Right Watch defends the rights of people in 90 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice.

UNESCO World Heritage says the Heard Island and McDonald Islands exist "in the complete absence" of human impact.

The 2025 Global Digital Summit: 'Digital Pathways for All' has concluded. Recordings of all sessions are available on this page and on the World Bank Group's social media channels. This year’s summit ...