Our thoughts are with the people of Jamaica as they face the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. We are working closely with the Government of Jamaica and international partners, including the ...

Bulgaria has undergone a significant transformation over the past three decades. It has transformed from a highly centralized, planned economy to an open, market-based, high-income economy securely ...

Meerim Nurdin Kyzy proudly shows off the tap in her front yard, which now provides clean, safe water for her family. With 5 children of her own and two stepchildren, aged 14 years to 6 months, Meerim ...

Haiti is extremely vulnerable to natural disasters. Meanwhile, the country’s economic and social development continues to be hindered by some fragility drivers. The World Bank is committed to support ...

Global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets ...

Across the globe, water systems are under growing pressure. Freshwater availability is declining at alarming rates, with dry regions losing water faster than wet regions are gaining it. Cities are ...

Global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year ...

Over the past decade, the African Centers of Excellence (ACE) have trained thousands of students in key fields such as health, agriculture, digital technology, energy, and the environment. But behind ...

The Cambodia Poverty Assessment 2022: Toward a More Inclusive and Resilient Cambodia shows the country has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty over the past decade, but that some recent gains ...

NEW DELHI, July 22, 2025 – A new World Bank report notes that Indian cities hold tremendous potential as centers of economic growth with 70 percent of new jobs coming from cities by 2030. However, ...

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the expected demand for the Middle Corridor, a multimodal rail and maritime corridor linking Chinese and European markets via Central Asia and the ...

Egypt’s National Social Housing Program adopts green building practices in social housing units for the first time, benefitting the planet and low-income families. Green buildings can reduce energy ...