The new World Bank World Development report 2025 reveals that the rapid spread of international standards—impacting areas from food labeling to 5G technology—is transforming the global economy. While ...

According to the World Bank’s latest China Economic Update, Advancing Reforms, Enhancing Prospects, growth is estimated at 4.9% in 2025 and projected at 4.4% in 2026, as existing headwinds are ...

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved financing for two critical programs in the Indian states of Uttar ...

WASHINGTON, October 21, 2025 – Syria’s reconstruction costs are estimated at $216 billion after more than thirteen years of conflict, according to a new World Bank report. The Syria Physical Damage ...

The ocean powers more than 100 million full-time equivalent jobs and feeds over three billion people. It regulates the weather and supports biodiversity. The ocean adds $2.6 trillion to the world ...

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2025 — Yemen’s economy continues to face strain as persistent conflict, institutional fragmentation, and declining external support compound the country’s long-running crisis, ...

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 – The World Bank has approved a $200 million concessional credit to support Uzbekistan in modernizing its irrigation and drainage infrastructure and improving the quality of ...

Over the past decade, the African Centers of Excellence (ACE) have trained thousands of students in key fields such as health, agriculture, digital technology, energy, and the environment. But behind ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 24, 2025—The World Bank and Italy today signed an agreement to advance sustainable development in Africa, complementing the country’s recent contributions to multilateral ...

COLOMBO, April 23, 2025—Sri Lanka’s economy has made a remarkable recovery in 2024, surpassing growth expectations by recording 5 percent growth, compared to the projected 4.4 percent, says the World ...

The Moroccan economy has demonstrated resilience and positive trends in 2024 despite facing significant challenges. Recent rainfall has alleviated drought conditions, contributing to a more favorable ...

Discover how closing the infrastructure gender gap in transport, digital connectivity, and energy can empower women, boost economies, and create equitable societies. The World Bank's initiatives like ...