Zambia’s rich biodiversity and extensive network of protected areas make it one of Africa’s most important conservation hubs.

Many people in low income countries remain inadequately covered by social services. Learn how the right social assistance and labor market policies can encourage economic growth and self-reliance.

This is a story about Zdravka Simić, a Roma woman from Serbia who has become an internationally certified personal initiative (PI) trainer and who has gone on to provide mentorship and training to ...

This video highlights the World Bank Group's commitment to the energy sector in Cameroon over the past ten years. It also showcases the completion of the Nachtigal hydroelectric dam, a project that ...

With World Bank support, North Macedonia has introduced a new model for delivering social services to those in need. Hear the story of one of the caregivers, Verica Petkoska.

In this World Development Report 2025 seminar series, Stefan Ambec (INRAE Research Professor, Toulouse School of Economics) discusses "Environmental Standards: A Key Policy Instrument for Fostering ...

Also known as instant or real-time payments, fast payments offer the instant transmission of a payment message and the immediate availability of funds to the beneficiary 24/7/365. In order to ...

In Egypt, the Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services Program, supported by the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, is bringing access to improved sanitation services to 1.73 million ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2025 — The World Bank Group today announced a US$12 billion support package for Argentina, signaling a strong vote of confidence in the government’s efforts to stabilize ...

This modern infrastructure serves not only Liliendaal but also reduces flooding for Georgetown and nearby communities, including Turkeyen, Cummings Lodge, and as far as South Ruimveldt, due to the ...

The World Bank’s GSCSI measures the magnitude of container shipping disruptions affecting global supply chains. With the advent of global supply chains, activities that once took place in a single ...

In Morocco, the World-Bank supported Resilient and Sustainable Water in Agriculture project is improving water governance in the Chtouka area on the Atlantic coast and, in turn, helping to develop ...