Reconstruction and recovery needs in Gaza are estimated to require $53 billion, according to the Gaza & West Bank Interim ...

MDBs called for stronger collaboration among national governments, private partners, and the international donor community to bridge the funding gap and advance road safety initiatives worldwide.

The economy is set to gain momentum in 2025, driven by stronger domestic demand and fiscal stimulus measures. Growth is projected to accelerate to 2.9 percent in 2025 up from 2.6 percent in 2024.

The World Bank has supported the construction of two solar parks with a total capacity of 48 megawatt peak (MWp): 25 MWp with a 30 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Quality basic education is critical to fostering inclusive growth in South Africa, requiring key needs such as infrastructure reforms, efficient public spending, and the strengthening of human capital ...

The World Bank estimates that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) directly employs at least 45 million people in 80 countries. Yet the sector’s reach does not end there: an additional 270 million ...

MBABANE, February 13, 2025 – A new World Bank financed project is helping set Eswatini on the path to universal energy access by 2030. The Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access ...

Operational procurement is a crucial part of the World Bank’s efforts to become a Better Bank and fulfill our mission. Effective procurement enables our clients to achieve value for money, ...