The World Bank Group today launched its first digital strategy, bringing together its public and private sector capabilities to help developing countries expand affordable digital access, improve ...
In the months before I joined the World Bank Group in June 2023, three truths emerged clearly from conversations with shareholders, clients, private sector leaders, philanthropies, and others.
In fiscal year 2026, the World Bank Group is helping mobilize up to $5.79 billion in private financing to address these ...
As differences in price levels across the world evolve, the global poverty line has to be periodically updated to reflect these changes. Since 2015, the last update, we have used $1.90 as the global ...
Learn more about the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 on households and individuals in over 70 countries across all developing regions.
World Bank Group Launches Philanthropy Hub to Unlock Capital, Knowledge and Networks for Development
BANGKOK, October 12, 2026 The World Bank Group today launched its Philanthropy Hub, a new platform to deepen collaboration with philanthropic organizations and other partners.
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 new Groundswell report finds that climate change, an increasingly potent driver of migration, could force 216 million people across six world regions to move within their countries by 2050.
The quarterly Small States newsletter highlights the WBG's work in Small States, including new resources and research, stories of impact, and more.
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group will take place from Monday, October 12 to Sunday, October 18 in Bangkok, Thailand. Keystones of the Annual ...
The World Bank Group is committed to transparency and accountability by allowing the public to access and request information in the Bank's possession and learn more about global development efforts.
Explore the World Bank’s past reports on key industry, sector, and economic analysis in Lao PDR.
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