From the bustling medical center of Batchenga to the ambitious hydropower project of Nachtigal, Cameroon is joining the ...

Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve ...

South Sudan, January 27, 2025- A new South Sudan Natural Resource Review (NRR) report released today by the World Bank reveals that South Sudan has abundant natural resources potential that can be ...

New research highlights South Sudan's natural resources, focusing on its vast ecosystems like the Sudd wetland, which is the world's second-largest seasonal wetland. It details the reliance of over 75 ...

The transport sector remains a stubborn outlier in Europe’s decarbonization efforts. Despite a strong policy framework, transport emissions in the EU have continued to climb, putting the bloc’s ...

ISLAMABAD, January 28, 2025 – World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Mr. Martin Raiser, concluded his five-day visit to Pakistan today and reaffirmed the World Bank's continued support to foster ...

Over the next decade, 360 million young people in Africa will attempt to enter a workforce that is expected to only offer opportunities to 150 million – leaving 210 million – three of every five – out ...

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 28, 2025—The World Bank Group Board of Directors today discussed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Azerbaijan, outlining its strategic engagement with the country ...

A New World Bank Operation to Support a Fully Functional Regional Power Market and Address Crucial Needs for Electricity Access, Reliability and Security. WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 - The World Bank ...

This summary is based on the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Issues Paper produced by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and disseminated for the 2nd GPFI ...

The JJ/WBGSP provides scholarships for up to two-years to a limited number of Japanese mid-career professionals who are dedicated to the alleviation of poverty and enhanced shared prosperity in ...