Located in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Burundi is surrounded by Tanzania to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Rwanda to the north and bordered by Lake Tanganyika to the ...

A Better Bank for a Better WorldThe International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) are two of the five institutions of the World Bank ...

Peru is a country of striking contrasts and vibrant energy, where ancient civilizations meet modern ambition. Known for its world-famous cuisine, breathtaking landscapes—from the peaks of the Andes to ...

Rwanda is a country situated in central Africa, bordered to the north by Uganda, to the east by Tanzania, to the south by Burundi and to the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda’s total ...

International discord—particularly over trade—has upended many of the policy certainties that helped shrink extreme poverty and expand prosperity after the end of World War II, says World Bank Group ...

FundsChain, a blockchain-based platform, enables the World Bank to improve traceability, accountability, and streamline operations when tracking the use of funds.

NEW YORK, September 24, 2025—Seventeen African governments today committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300—an ambitious partnership led by the World ...

The World Bank Group is transforming how it tracks development project funds, becoming the first multilateral development bank to use a blockchain-based tool for funds traceability and enhancing ...

Tanzania has a strong foundation for development, marked by political stability and a unified national identity. Following a period of socialist policies, the country transitioned to a market-based, ...

The World Bank supports government institutions in Federal Republic of Somalia to promote good governance, accelerate economic recovery and create jobs. The Federal Republic of Somalia has made ...

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 ...