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

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 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 28, 2025 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a project to help El Salvador increase renewable electricity generation capacity and harness geothermal ...

Human capital is a central driver of sustainable growth and poverty reduction. It comprises the knowledge, skills, and health that individuals accumulate over their lives, enabling them to realize ...

Hanna Berhanu stands in front of one of the modern carpentry machines she acquired through the Ethiopia SME Finance Project, helping her improve production and grow her business. Photo: Candace Gebre ...

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 ...

ASTANA, March 27, 2025 – Today, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with Zhasyl Damu JSC, and with the support of the World Bank, launched the ...

PRISTINA, March 24, 2025—The Republic of Kosovo has become an official donor to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) with a paid-in contribution of $1.4 million. IDA is the ...

Presentation of the Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard in the Data Playground of the World Bank's Annual Meetings 2024.

Streamlined access to property ownership encourages growth and job creation in the Western Balkans. This family-run business story from Serbia shows how digitized land records and easier access to ...

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, ...