Economic activity picked up in China in early 2024, buoyed by stronger exports. Meanwhile, growth in domestic demand moderated. Manufacturing and infrastructure investment and consumer spending on ...

The World Bank today approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program for a 4-year Ghana ...

The global economy is expected to stabilize for the first time in three years in 2024—but at a level that is weak by recent ...

[00:00] - We are expecting 60% of economies to have slower growth than what they actually experienced in the decade prior to ...

What are the existing and emerging economic growth challenges for middle-income countries, that house 75% of the global population and are key contributors to both economic activity and carbon ...

Jamaica's digital transformation, led by the country's Vision 2030, is driving significant changes in its economy and society. Achievements include bringing high-speed broadband to 90 schools and ...

Building on the momentum and outcomes of the UN 2023 Water Conference and other water-related platforms, the Private Sector Forum aims to be a catalyst for creating business opportunities and markets ...

Historic Fund will assist developing countries hit by adverse effects of climate change. WASHINGTON, June 10, 2024—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the World Bank’s role as ...

Sita Lama is a resident of Rainas Municipality in Lamjung of Gandaki Province. Sita lives mostly alone as her son is studying in Chitwan and her daughter is married off. Like many families, the ...

Usha Bhujel lives in Rainas Municipality in Lamjung of Gandaki Province. Originally from Gorkha, Usha used to live with her father and stepmother before moving with her husband to Lamjung after ...

Over the last two decades, Egypt has pursued its sustainable and resilient development. The Ministry of Environment has improved the governance framework and promoted new policy instruments to meet ...

Suchit Tamang, an elected member of Ward 13 of Pokhara Metropolitan City stands in front of Kamalpokhari, a newly restored pond with support from the World Bank-supported Youth Employment ...