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 ...

BAKU, November 20, 2024 – Increasing exposure to extreme heat, droughts, and floods pose serious risks to livelihoods in Djibouti as well as for the country’s long-term economic growth. Without swift ...

Economic inclusion programs—which provide cash transfers, skills training, business capital, coaching, and market access—reach only 10% of the approximately 700 million people living in extreme ...

The Djibouti Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) highlights the critical climate challenges facing Djibouti. It identifies key policy reforms and investments to strengthen the resilience of ...

The World Bank Group, under the sponsorship of the Middle East and North Africa Vice Presidency and in collaboration with the Human Resources Vice Presidency, is launching a MNA Fellows Program which ...

Gender-responsive social protection contributes to reducing gender inequality and boosting socio-economic outcomes for women and girls. Gender-smart design of social protection policies, systems, and ...

Building on the “Recipe for a Livable Planet” report, the event will explore how climate-smart agricultural practices along with improved irrigation and water management can reduce emissions, enhance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...