In 2023, carbon pricing revenues reached a record $104 billion, according to the World Bank’s annual “State and Trends of ...

Donors are set to announce their pledges for the International Development Association (IDA) 21st replenishment cycle in Seoul, Korea in December 2024. The pledging meeting is a vital opportunity to ...

Water for Shared Prosperity explores the connection between water, economic growth, and shared prosperity. It highlights the global inequalities in water access and recommends pro-poor and inclusive ...

Le Dong Phuong's rough hands grip the worn handle of the sluice gate. Her eyes wrinkle as she eases it open, letting water flow into the dry field. "Rice thrives on water," she says softly, her voice ...

The Decentralization and Development of Intermediate Productive Cities Project (MOUDOUN) supported by the International Development Association (IDA) aims to support the government's efforts to make ...

Europe faces losses and destruction from climate-related disasters as the continent is warming faster than any other region in the world. In the context of many priorities and limited funds, focused ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2024 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) priced the first CHF digital bond by an international issuer, which will settle ...

BRUSSELS, May 15, 2024 - Europe needs smart investments to strengthen disaster resilience, adaptation and finance response to disaster and climate risks, say new reports on the Economics for Disaster ...

DUSHANBE, May 15, 2024 – The World Bank and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Healthcare and Social ...

Djibouti, May 15, 2024 — The World Bank has released today a comprehensive report on the state of the digital economy in Djibouti. The report, titled "Djibouti Digital Economy Diagnostic” looks at ...