When we provide governments with financing to invest in projects — such as building a road, connecting people to electricity, or treating waste water — we aim to ensure that the people and the ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 15, 2026—The World Bank Group, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has closed its second securitization transaction under the Emerging Markets Securitization ...

Mission 300 is now delivering electricity access at nearly double the pace recorded at the initiative's launch — proof that coordinated action can drive large-scale change CAPE TOWN, June 16, 2026 — ...

The global economy has stabilized, but developing economies still face a tougher slog ahead. As countries work to promote growth and drive sustainable development, one key piece to success is ...

The World Bank provides low-interest loans, zero to low-interest credits, and grants to developing countries. These support a wide array of investments in such areas as education, health, public ...

Container ports are critical nodes in global supply chains—supporting trade, jobs, and economic growth. The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) measures how long container ships spend in port, ...

The National Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment (NRA) Toolkit has been developed by World Bank Group (WBG) staff members to support WBG client countries and jurisdictions in ...

Two women proudly stand with their agricultural equipment in Bangladesh.

Over the past eight years, the Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership (GWSP) has built a robust framework for advancing water management through extensive knowledge development, data, and ...

Account ownership is the fundamental measure of financial inclusion and the gateway to using financial services in a way that facilitates development. Owners of formal accounts—whether those accounts ...

Nagaraja Rao Harshadeep (Harsh) is a Global Lead for Disruptive Technology in the Sustainable Development Practice Group. In over 24 years at the World Bank, he has led and supported several ...

Global value chains (GVCs) account for almost 50% of global trade today. Over the past 30 years, they have helped poor countries grow faster, lifting many out of poverty. Trade conflict and the lack ...