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The Government of Armenia has increased its contribution to the International Development Association (IDA) by 30%, reinforcing its commitment to global development and poverty reduction.
Agriculture remains at the heart of rural livelihoods in Haiti, providing income for most rural families and accounting for 66 percent of rural employment.
In Guatemala, 46% of children under the age of two suffer from chronic malnutrition. This means that nearly half of Guatemalan children have their physical, cognitive, and economic futures compromised ...
Resilient sanitation is essential for healthy communities, thriving economies, and resilient cities in the face of climate change. The Resilient Sanitation for People and Planet report dives deeper ...
The World Bank is transforming logistics through rail—cutting emissions, lowering costs, and boosting jobs for greener, more connected economies.
Over 514,000 households in Mozambique gained electricity through ProEnergia, transforming lives with schools, health centers & jobs.
These efforts are backed by unprecedented World Bank investment. Today, close to $30 billion in social protection financing ...
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TFSP is helping countries reduce costs, increase efficiency, and unlock the full potential of their economies by providing demand-driven and practical reform solutions. The impact on the private ...
WASHINGTON, February 18, 2025 – Reconstruction and recovery needs in Gaza are estimated to require $53 billion, according to the Gaza & West Bank Interim Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (IRDNA) ...
SEOUL, KOREA, December 6, 2024 — The World Bank Group today unveiled a record $100 billion replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA), marking a significant moment for global ...
Roughly 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. Energy access is a lifeline for people, helping drive economic opportunities, boosting job creation, and improving ...