The World Bank Group, together with the African Development Bank, has committed to providing access to electricity to 300 ...

In 2016, almost half of children under the age of five in Madagascar were affected by stunting, one of the highest rates in the world. In 2018, the World Bank and the Government of Madagascar launched ...

The World Bank Group delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance in fiscal year 2024—which covers July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024—supporting efforts to end poverty on a livable planet, investing ...

WASHINGTON, Sep. 19, 2024—The World Bank today unveiled a bold new vision to unlock the full potential of Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to drive economic growth, boost development, and reduce ...

Trade is the engine of the global economy. Over the last 25 years, trade has increased global incomes by 24%, and by 50% for some of the world’s poorest nations. But opportunities for growth and ...

With only a 30% electrification rate, 7 out of 10 Malagasy still do not have access to electricity. This disproportionately affects rural areas, impoverished communities, and households headed by ...

The Solomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum Sources of Growth Study emphasizes opportunities to boost growth in the country through digitalization, improved transport connectivity, and better ...

As countries aim to accelerate the of climate targets for a sustainable future, risks of corruption threaten to undermine results. Corruption has the potential to deviate and deter climate offset and ...

Healthy longevity means the state of good physical, cognitive, and social functioning throughout a person's lifespan. There's an opportunity to leverage an aging population for health, societal, and ...

Washington, September 10, 2024 - The World Bank today approved a US$70 million grant (just over CFAF 41 billion) from the International Development Association (IDA)* to improve access to basic ...