Flows of foreign direct investment into developing economies have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade ...

Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and ...

Some women in Somalia have found work in its male-dominated construction industry, proving that skill, not gender, determines ...

Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since ...

The World Bank’s annual State and Trends of Carbon Pricing report is aimed at providing an up-to-date overview of existing ...

Carbon pricing revenues exceeded $100 billion in 2024, according to a new World Bank report released today. Over half of this revenue generated for public budgets was earmarked for environment, ...

The April 2024 edition of Africa’s Pulse, a biannual survey of African economies, finds that economic activity is set to rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa, supported by increased private consumption and ...

"The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is an incredible opportunity where you can test new sectors and experiences. It emphasizes learning as much as you can to bring strong impact." ...

FEATURING: Ayhan Kose, Deputy Chief Economist of the World Bank Group and Director of the Prospects Group / Emi Mahmoud, Poet, activist and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Ayhan Kose: It's a good time to ...

Many of us take turning on a light switch or connecting our devices to a home Wi-Fi network for granted. If our phones need charging, we plug them in, if we want hot water we boil a kettle. These are ...

Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering economies, delivering essential services, and spurring job creation for Africa’s growing population. With nearly 600 ...

In rural communities across Bangladesh, dedicated champions like Rita Majumder are quietly driving change. A mother and ...