Commodity prices are set to rise 23% in 2026 as global shocks mount, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity ...

Global progress on reducing extreme poverty has come to a standstill, and the world is at risk of falling further behind unless more and better jobs are created, according to the World Bank Group’s ...

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 ...

The World Bank Group launched AgriConnect to help 300 million farmers grow their businesses and to make the food sector a stronger source of jobs and economic growth ...

With World Bank Group support, Türkiye has mobilized over $21 billion in private capital, creating jobs, funding small ...

Middle East Conflict Further Weakens Regional Outlook, with Gulf Oil Exporters Hit Hardest The question is not whether AI will play a role in the region’s future, but whether countries can build the ...

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 ...

The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have ...