Discover how people are at the center of climate change risks, but also at the core of adaptation and mitigation solutions.

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) today issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.

This session will bring together senior ministers, private investors, and the WBG to discuss how countries can harness reforms and mobilize public and private investments for energy and water ...

Debt can support growth, but it must be transparent, well-managed and follow a sound growth strategy. See how the World Bank is helping developing countries such as Cambodia and Madagascar make their ...

WASHINGTON/WARSAW, 7 November 2024—The Government of Poland has pledged to increase its contribution to the World Bank’s IDA by 100% compared to its previous IDA contributions, demonstrating its ...

The East Africa Girls' Empowerment and Resilience Program (EAGER) aims to address the challenges faced by 40 million girls out of school and 55 million underage brides, with men earning double women's ...

The World Bank’s Country Political and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) is an annual diagnostic of the effectiveness of governments in promoting growth in their countries. For Africa, the resulting ...

Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) model, launched in 2021, laid the foundation for a sustainable, low-carbon economy. However, with rising climate threats—including sea level rise, extreme weather, ...

The Central African Republic has one of the world’s highest maternal and child mortality rates. The reform of the targeted free health care program for pregnant and lactating women and children under ...

Discover how the International Development Association (IDA) is making a positive impact across Eastern and Southern Africa, from expanding education in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ...

The Tajikistan Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) provides an analysis and recommendations on the country’s ambitions to green its economy and ensure a resilient development path. The costs ...