Across East Asia and Pacific, the World Bank is working with governments and partners to open up inclusive pathways for youth. At the heart of this effort is a core development priority: creating more ...

Technology is transforming jobs and wages in East Asia and Pacific, creating opportunities but the benefits are not being ...

Investing in health drives job creation and economic growth, highlighting its pivotal role in building resilient societies and fostering prosperity.

The World Bank's new immersive story showcases how countries and communities apply creative solutions to the sustainable use of ocean resources. The story is a part of the series Game Changers for a ...

Since the early 2000s, the global aid architecture has undergone a significant transformation, evolving without a clear blueprint in place. While financial flows to developing countries have grown, ...

For years, Jamaica has been highly exposed to natural disasters, from hurricanes and floods to earthquakes and landslides.

Over the past decade, the World Bank’s Trade Facilitation Support Program (TFSP) has worked with 58 developing countries around the world to transform their trade environments.

Discover how closing the infrastructure gender gap in transport, digital connectivity, and energy can empower women, boost economies, and create equitable societies. The World Bank's initiatives like ...

The World Bank and Italy today signed an agreement to advance sustainable development in Africa, complementing the country’s recent contributions to multilateral development and increasing its ...

Reconstruction and recovery needs in Gaza are estimated to require $53 billion, according to the Gaza & West Bank Interim Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (IRDNA).

Yemen’s economy continues to confront deepening challenges as prolonged conflict, political fragmentation, and escalating regional tensions drive the country into an even more severe humanitarian and ...

The International Development Association (IDA) helps the world’s poorest countries with knowledge and financing to achieve their development goals. IDA recognizes the challenges faced by the ...