The Government of Poland has pledged to increase its contribution to the World Bank’s IDA by 100% compared to its previous IDA contributions, demonstrating its continued dedication to international ...

Nine out of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution are in South Asia. Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) in some of the region’s most densely populated and poor areas are ...

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to grow at 2.2% in 2024, yet the outlook remains subdued amid heightened uncertainty. In addition to examining the macroeconomic outlook of ...

The Western and Central Africa Region of the World Bank is looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for international development to join our innovative and diverse staff. We are opening 20 ...

Gender equality for all people is a matter of fairness and justice. Gender equality is a principle of international law recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is also essential ...

The World Bank’s principle institutions—the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA)—work in ever-closer coordination with the ...

The World Bank’s Prospects Group has constructed a comprehensive cross-country database of fiscal space. The database covers 202 countries over the period 1990-2023, and includes 29 indicators of ...

To meet citizens' demands, the GovTech and Public Sector Innovation Global Program–is helping governments deliver smarter, simpler, and more responsive services. In supporting this Program, SECO - the ...

It is a privilege to stand before you at the convergence of two important moments for the World Bank Group: A moment to celebrate what we have achieved in 80 years and reflect on the lessons we have ...

Kosovo is a parliamentary republic. It declared independence on February 17, 2008, and is recognized as an independent country by more than 100 United Nations members. Kosovo is a potential candidate ...