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

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 ...

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 ...

DJIBOUTI, September 19, 2024 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved US$90 million in additional financing for the Horn of Africa Initiative: Djibouti Regional Economic Corridor project.

Agriculture is pivotal for Guinea's structural transformation and climate resilience, serving as a cornerstone for inclusive growth and a sustainable future. Conakry, September 19, 2024 - The first ...

Guinea’s GDP growth accelerated to 7.1% in 2023, driven by a strong mining sector notably a 22% surge in bauxite production and a 10% increase in gold exports. Guinea's prudent fiscal management has ...

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 ...

Research shows reform could drive country to upper-middle income status by 2040 HONIARA, September 18, 2024 – A comprehensive and ambitious reform effort could lift economic growth in the Solomon ...

DHAKA, September 19, 2024—The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, concluded his visit to Bangladesh today and pledged the World Bank's support for critical reforms to help the ...

Limited adoption and diffusion of technology, together with barriers to the development and utilization of human capital, reduce the opportunities that technological progress can bring to Guatemala.