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

The World Bank and Italy today signed an agreement to advance sustainable development in Africa, complementing the country’s recent contributions to multilateral development and increasing its ...

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.

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

The World Bank Group today announced the launch of the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, focused on implementing proven solutions at scale.

The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) met today and reviewed progress on the work to improve debt restructuring processes and timelines, and to help address debt vulnerabilities.

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025—Amid increasing uncertainty in the global economy, South Asia’s growth prospects have weakened, with projections downgraded in most countries in the region. Stepping up ...

This animation highlights the transformative power of jobs for women around the world. It follows the fictional stories of Maria, Amina, and Anika, showcasing their struggles and triumphs in the ...

The Human Capital Umbrella Trust Fund Program, launched in 2019 with support from the Gates Foundation and the Government of Canada, catalyzes investments in people through a comprehensive, ...

COLOMBO, April 23, 2025—Sri Lanka’s economy has made a remarkable recovery in 2024, surpassing growth expectations by recording 5 percent growth, compared to the projected 4.4 percent, says the World ...

Meet Soniya Chand who is from Dreketi in the Province of Cakaudrove, on the island of Vanua Levu which is the second largest island in Fiji. She is a restaurant and business owner in Labasa Town and ...

Lake Victoria is a valuable resource to the countries surrounding it but it is facing increasing pollution threats from settlements with poor sanitation. The Lake Victoria Basin Commission is leading ...