WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026—The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...