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 ...

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 forest is for us... It is what we have. It helps us maintain our livelihoods. Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton President of the Commonwealth of Dominica Dominica is not your typical Caribbean island ...

Listening Surveys are nationally representative monthly surveys on social and economic wellbeing, providing fast and reliable data that are especially useful during transition and complex reform ...

In today's rapidly changing world, timely development data is crucial for effective policymaking. The World Bank and its partners are working to invest in frontier approaches to monitor poverty and ...

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

Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people’s development aspirations. It is at the heart of our mission to ...

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 ...

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. A career with the ...

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 ...

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 ...