This report explores how Sub-Saharan Africa can take advantage of the time-bound opportunities presented by rapid urbanization to stimulate economic growth and job creation.
Commodity prices are set to rise 23% in 2026 as global shocks mount, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity ...
Economic growth in the Western Balkans is expected to accelerate in 2026 and strengthen further in 2027, supported by consumption and investment. The regional economy has shown resilience to shocks ...
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 launched AgriConnect to help 300 million farmers grow their businesses and to make the food sector a stronger source of jobs and economic growth ...
Protecting biodiversity is not a cost to economic development — it is the ultimate investment in it. The World Bank Group is ...
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 ...
"The Rasuwa flood has caused devastating human and economic losses. This is a moment of opportunity for Nepal to think about its infrastructure — connectivity, energy, and basic services like water ...
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 ...
In this episode, we unpack private capital mobilization (PCM) and how the World Bank Group helps direct private investment to ...
From 35 years of progress to the next frontier: more and better jobs for a high-income Thailand Thailand has transformed dramatically over the past 35 years. Since the IMF–World Bank Group Annual ...