This report brings new evidence on how human capital is formed, showing that homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces play a ...
WASHINGTON, February 9, 2026 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $50 million in financing to boost Nepal’s digital public infrastructure and digitize public services, ...
Ineffective policies can persist, while potentially effective policies are often not adopted. The World Development Report 2017: Governance and the Law explores why some policies fail to achieve ...
The World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. To effectively monitor progress toward this goal, it is critical to measure poverty on a regular ...
The 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) will take place from April 13 to 18, in Washington, D.C. Key events will include the Development ...
The World Bank Group is scaling smart development solutions, boosting resilience for 425 million people worldwide. From restoring coastlines to growing drought-resilient crops, simple solutions are ...
New World Bank report calls for more investment in better waste management and circular economy WASHINGTON, January 27, 2026 — The Middle East and North Africa region generates more waste per person ...
The 2026 application window for Japanese nationals is open. The window will close on April 17, 2026 at 12:00 noon EST. The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant ...
The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency. The World Bank ...
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 ...
The Nepal Human Capital Review tells the story of unrealized talent and unrealized potential. At its core lies a powerful question: What would Nepal’s labor productivity look like if every child—no ...