Flows of foreign direct investment into developing economies have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade ...

Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and ...

Some women in Somalia have found work in its male-dominated construction industry, proving that skill, not gender, determines ...

China’s economy maintained growth momentum in early 2025, with real GDP expanding by 5.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter. Policy support helped boost consumption and spurred a pickup in home ...

The World Bank’s annual State and Trends of Carbon Pricing report is aimed at providing an up-to-date overview of existing and emerging carbon pricing instruments around the world, including ...

After benefiting from 288 million liters of drinking water, Bamako is expanding access to drinking water services on its left ...

Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since 2008 outside of outright global recessions, according to the World Bank’s ...

The World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. To effectively monitor progress toward this goal, it is critical to measure poverty on a regular ...

In rural communities across Bangladesh, dedicated champions like Rita Majumder are quietly driving change. A mother and ...

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Over 2.2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and 3.5 billion lack proper sanitation—key risks for child mortality and stunting. The World Bank helps countries improve water and sanitation ...

Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering economies, delivering essential services, and spurring job creation for Africa’s growing population. With nearly 600 ...