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

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 ...

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

The Artificial Intelligence revolution is transforming higher education at an unprecedented pace, offering innovative opportunities to personalize university learning experiences, support professors ...

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 ...

From the introduction of agricultural and industrial machinery to computers and now artificial intelligence, technology has continuously transformed the nature of work. In the face of this global ...

A new approach to forest management is helping Meghalaya’s tribal communities to reforest their degraded hillsides and revive their dwindling springs, while building a green economy and creating new ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on May 1st a EUR 79.90 million loan and a EUR 2.89 million grant to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s National Energy and ...