Streamlining access to property ownership supports entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans, allowing them to focus on innovation ...

Over 80,000 women have accessed essential antenatal care through Zimbabwe’s Urban Voucher Program, part of the Health Sector Development Support Project (HSDSP) supported by the World Bank’s GFF. The ...

Kigali, April 1, 2025 – Rwanda's real GDP grew by 8.9% in 2024, surpassing the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched today by the World ...

WASHINGTON, April 02, 2025 – Yesterday, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors considered a Management Report and Recommendation, including a Management Action Plan (MAP), that supports ...

ACCRA, APRIL 2 nd, 2025 - The Government of Ghana will be hosting a High-Level Forum on Africa's Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE) program from April 7-9, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in ...

Join us from April 2-4, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel in Accra and online for the Ghana Landscape Forum, where key stakeholders will explore how sustainable natural resource management can drive ...

As countries strive to balance rapid digital transformation with sustainable energy use, a major challenge emerges—how can digital expansion be green and inclusive? Many developing nations, including ...

Our hearts go out to the people of Myanmar and Thailand, who have been impacted by Friday’s devastating earthquake that has caused a tragic loss of life and destruction of critical infrastructure in ...

This year, the World Bank Thailand honors three remarkable women whose expertise and dedication are shaping Thailand’s future. Through a special Q&A feature on our website, we highlight their stories, ...

Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city’s economic resilience. Without sufficient intervention, a 1°C rise in temperature could ...

Evidence-based policymaking enhances transparency, accountability, and effective governance by ensuring decisions are guided by reliable data. This approach requires strong institutional capacity for ...

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025—A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new ...