To support the alignment of development and climate objectives at the country level, the World Bank Group launched the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR). CCDRs help governments, private ...

Discover how people are at the center of climate change risks, but also at the core of adaptation and mitigation solutions.

The Republic of Korea has announced a 45% increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). Korea contributed KRW 585 billion in IDA20 and has committed to ...

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) today issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.

The Fall 2024 World Bank Economic Update underlines Algeria's robust economic performance while highlighting the need for a comprehensive policy framework to diversify Algeria's exports for ...

KATHMANDU, November 15—The South Asia Women in Power Sector Professional Network (WePOWER) Nepal National Chapter (NNC) was officially launched at the World Bank Country Office in Kathmandu on ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, 18 November 2024 — In a significant move to bolster global development efforts, Norway has announced its early pledge to the International Development Association (IDA) during the 19th ...

When a disaster occurs, a country's financial obligations are triggered to repair the damage that has occurred. These obligations are called contingent liabilities. To understand more about the ...

The East Africa Girls' Empowerment and Resilience Program (EAGER) aims to address the challenges faced by 40 million girls out of school and 55 million underage brides, with men earning double women's ...

The Kwenda Program, Angola's first cash transfer initiative, has greatly improved lives in rural communities. Supported by $320 million from the World Bank and $100 million from the Angolan Government ...