The World Bank has appointed Ndiamé Diop as the new Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, effective today. In line with the World Bank's efforts to be closer to clients and enhance service ...

Faltering economic growth is coinciding with ample oil supply in ways that are expected to drop global commodity prices to ...

Cameroon is implementing a dual-track approach to youth employment through the Adaptive Safety Nets and Economic Inclusion ...

Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must adapt their economic strategies to navigate increasing uncertainties, amid growing global economic volatility. The report forecasts growth of 2.1% in ...

Discover how World Bank support is creating jobs, reducing poverty, and driving inclusive growth across East Asia and Pacific ...

Discover the impact of generative AI on jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean, addressing productivity boosts, risks of ...

The Amazon is the MOST BIODIVERSE PLACE ON EARTH, hosting 10% of the world´s known species.

Transforming Indonesia's tourism sector and creating jobs through infrastructure and capacity building, improving water ...

Forced displacement is a development challenge, not only a humanitarian concern. The number of people forcibly displaced from their homes, regions, and countries increased sharply around 2010. By 2010 ...

Through skills, training, and entrepreneurship support Kenya created 155,000 jobs, boosting youth employment. Young Kenyans ...

Decentralization is often pursued as a means to empower local authorities and improve service delivery by tailoring services to the specific needs of communities. However, it can also present ...

Ireland increased its pledge to the International Development Association (IDA) by 33 percent to €141.4 million, reinforcing its commitment to improving lives in the world’s poorest countries.