Streamlining access to property ownership supports entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans, allowing them to focus on innovation ...

The Grievance Redress Service (GRS) is an avenue for individuals and communities to submit complaints directly to the World Bank if they believe that a World Bank-supported project has or is likely to ...

As countries strive to balance rapid digital transformation with sustainable energy use, a major challenge emerges—how can digital expansion be green and inclusive? Many developing nations, including ...

Hanna Berhanu stands in front of one of the modern carpentry machines she acquired through the Ethiopia SME Finance Project, helping her improve production and grow her business. Photo: Candace Gebre ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 28, 2025 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a project to help El Salvador increase renewable electricity generation capacity and harness geothermal ...

ASTANA, March 27, 2025 – Today, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with Zhasyl Damu JSC, and with the support of the World Bank, launched the ...

Our hearts go out to the people of Myanmar and Thailand, who have been impacted by Friday’s devastating earthquake that has caused a tragic loss of life and destruction of critical infrastructure in ...

Presentation of the Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard in the Data Playground of the World Bank's Annual Meetings 2024.

Human capital is a central driver of sustainable growth and poverty reduction. It comprises the knowledge, skills, and health that individuals accumulate over their lives, enabling them to realize ...

Streamlined access to property ownership encourages growth and job creation in the Western Balkans. This family-run business story from Serbia shows how digitized land records and easier access to ...

This year, the World Bank Thailand honors three remarkable women whose expertise and dedication are shaping Thailand’s future. Through a special Q&A feature on our website, we highlight their stories, ...

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2025— The number of people exposed to dangerously high level of air pollution could be halved by 2040 with targeted policy action, according to a new World Bank report. The study ...