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Zambia’s rich biodiversity and extensive network of protected areas make it one of Africa’s most important conservation hubs.
Many people in low income countries remain inadequately covered by social services. Learn how the right social assistance and labor market policies can encourage economic growth and self-reliance.
Washington, D.C. April 10, 2025 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today new financing for Barbados that will help the country quickly access financial resources in case of ...
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2025 — The World Bank Group today announced a US$12 billion support package for Argentina, signaling a strong vote of confidence in the government’s efforts to stabilize ...
This is a story about Zdravka Simić, a Roma woman from Serbia who has become an internationally certified personal initiative (PI) trainer and who has gone on to provide mentorship and training to ...
With World Bank support, North Macedonia has introduced a new model for delivering social services to those in need. Hear the story of one of the caregivers, Verica Petkoska.
A cyclone can destroy in seconds what took decades to build — that’s why Grenada is transforming its approach to disaster preparedness and response. In this video, Chevanne Britton-Telesford, Deputy ...
In Morocco, the World-Bank supported Resilient and Sustainable Water in Agriculture project is improving water governance in the Chtouka area on the Atlantic coast and, in turn, helping to develop ...
The World Bank’s GSCSI measures the magnitude of container shipping disruptions affecting global supply chains. With the advent of global supply chains, activities that once took place in a single ...
Data hosting, computing and sharing—empowered by interoperable platforms, and cutting-edge technologies—are accelerating sustainable development in the AI era. The World Bank is committed to helping ...
In Egypt, the Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services Program, supported by the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, is bringing access to improved sanitation services to 1.73 million ...
A rise in temperature by just 1°C could lead to over 2,300 deaths annually in Bangkok, along with THB 44 billion in lost productivity and THB 17 billion in extra electricity costs. Hear from Pichaya ...