This report explores how Sub-Saharan Africa can take advantage of the time-bound opportunities presented by rapid urbanization to stimulate economic growth and job creation.

Commodity prices are set to rise 23% in 2026 as global shocks mount, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity ...

Global progress on reducing extreme poverty has come to a standstill, and the world is at risk of falling further behind unless more and better jobs are created, according to the World Bank Group’s ...

The World Bank Group launched AgriConnect to help 300 million farmers grow their businesses and to make the food sector a stronger source of jobs and economic growth ...

Protecting biodiversity is not a cost to economic development — it is the ultimate investment in it. The World Bank Group is ...

With World Bank Group support, Türkiye has mobilized over $21 billion in private capital, creating jobs, funding small businesses, and expanding infrastructure.

Middle East Conflict Further Weakens Regional Outlook, with Gulf Oil Exporters Hit Hardest ...

Amid high energy prices, rising uncertainty, and weaker growth in the EU, AI can boost productivity and offset demographic pressures in Europe and Central Asia.

The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have ...

WASHINGTON, August 7, 2026 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Syria in building the ...

About The World Bank The World Bank Group has a bold vision: to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. In more than 100 countries, the World Bank Group provides financing, advice, and ...

The World Bank Group is mobilizing financing and technical support to help the DRC and Uganda contain the Ebola outbreak, reinforcing health systems, surveillance, and cross-border preparedness to ...