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 ...

Digital technologies are rapidly changing the world, but what happens when half the population is left out? In the Dominican Republic, women and girls are underrepresented in key areas like technology ...

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

WASHINGTON DC, APRIL 29, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the Bahia State Sustainable Infrastructure Program, an initiative aimed at transforming the state’s infrastructure to be ...

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 ...

Rural electrification is igniting entrepreneurship in villages in Tanzania, enabling young men and women to start new businesses and thrive. Reliable grid power is replacing costly generators or ...

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 2018, there were 111 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in rural areas ...

A first of its kind High-Level Learning Event for Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) for Eastern and Southern Africa, was held in Addis Ababa in March 2025. The event was convened by the ...

Washington, April 28 2025 - Organized crime and violence have become a central obstacle to development in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the World Bank’s latest Latin America and the ...

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