The World Bank Group today launched its first digital strategy, bringing together its public and private sector capabilities to help developing countries expand affordable digital access, improve ...
In the months before I joined the World Bank Group in June 2023, three truths emerged clearly from conversations with shareholders, clients, private sector leaders, philanthropies, and others.
BANGKOK, October 12, 2026 The World Bank Group today launched its Philanthropy Hub, a new platform to deepen collaboration with philanthropic organizations and other partners.
In fiscal year 2026, the World Bank Group is helping mobilize up to $5.79 billion in private financing to address these ...
With World Bank Group support, Türkiye has mobilized over $21 billion in private capital, creating jobs, funding small ...
Developing economies in the region continue to show resilience due to reduced energy intensity, stepped-up government policies, and robust domestic demand. To increase productivity and help offset a ...
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Building the foundations for an AI-ready economy can contribute to turning Africa’s growth into more jobs and better opportunities for the region's rapidly growing labor force. Sub-Saharan Africa’s ...
In this episode, we unpack private capital mobilization (PCM) and how the World Bank Group helps direct private investment to ...
COLOMBO, September 30, 2026 —The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new financing ...
WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026—Exceeding earlier projections, growth in South Asia is expected to increase to 6.9% this year, with strong domestic demand keeping the region resilient to global shocks, ...
The community crèches initiative in Brazzaville, managed by trained women such as Jocelyne, provides affordable childcare in working-class neighborhoods. This service helps mothers manage both ...