African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, ...
The Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project is helping to address the financial challenges faced by aspirational women ...
DHAKA, February 13, 2025—The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, concluded his visit to Bangladesh today and reaffirmed the World Bank’s support for economic reforms critical for ...
Panama has experienced remarkable economic growth in recent decades, which has led to a significant reduction in poverty. However, the country remains one of the most unequal in the world. For example ...
ACCRA, February 12, 2025 - The World Bank Group’s latest Public Finance Review report, titled “Building the Foundations for a Resilient and Equitable Fiscal Policy,” highlights that Ghana's impressive ...
Washington, D.C., February 5, 2025 - The Government of Belize, in partnership with the World Bank and the Government of Canada, announced the launch of a new energy project aimed at strengthening the ...
Dili, February 13, 2025 – High government spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Timor-Leste and modest returns on investment from its Petroleum Fund could impact the country’s ...
Dubai, February 11, 2025 – The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and the World Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collaborate on efforts to accelerate innovation and investment ...
The World Bank Zambia Electricity Service Access Project has supported the country to improve electrification in rural areas by connecting more households and entrepreneurs to the grid through ...
Access to electricity is a lifeline, not just a utility. For countries like Madagascar, it holds the key to transforming lives, creating jobs, driving economic growth, boosting productivity, improving ...
Pupils attending lessons at Jiir Primary School in Lakes State, South Sudan, in a new 4-classroom block which was constructed by UNOPS on behalf of the government of South Sudan with funding from the ...
TARAWA, 12 February, 2025 – The World Bank has recently approved a new USD 110 million (AUD 175 million) grant to boost sustainable economic development of Kiritimati Island in Kiribati. The project ...