To help China address these challenges, the World Bank approved a $150 million loan in 2019 for the Forest Ecosystem Improvement in the Upper Reaches of Yangtze River Basin Program. Implemented in ...

Childcare services are critical to empowering women, reducing poverty, and promoting equitable development in West Africa.

Faltering economic growth is coinciding with ample oil supply in ways that are expected to drop global commodity prices to ...

Dr. Julius Nsoha at the dispensary in Buyuni. The World Bank is supporting the expansion of energy access through initiatives like the Tanzania Rural Electrification Expansion Program. Rural ...

The event will feature a dynamic panel discussion centered on climate adaptation, financial inclusion, and leveraging technologies for strengthening communities and driving sustainable growth. The ...

The World Bank has appointed Ndiamé Diop as the new Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, effective today. In line with the World Bank's efforts to be closer to clients and enhance service ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 - The World Bank Board of Directors today approved two International Development Association (IDA) financings totaling $180.7 million to help Benin improve land tenure ...

World Bank Economist shares economic forecast for the Western Balkan region according to the latest Western Balkans Regular Economic Report.

Discover how equal opportunity for women can unlock global economic growth in this inspiring talk. The World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law project uses legal data and real-world stories to ...

In Morocco, despite significant progress, maternal and infant mortality rates remain high, especially in rural areas. In 2022, Morocco launched a Community Health Model to help improve maternal and ...

In Morocco, despite significant progress, maternal and infant mortality rates remain high, especially in rural areas. In 2018, there were 111 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in rural areas ...