The Western and Central Africa Region of the World Bank is looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for international development to join our innovative and diverse staff. We are opening 20 ...

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to grow at 2.2% in 2024, yet the outlook remains subdued amid heightened uncertainty. In addition to examining the macroeconomic outlook of ...

The October 2024 edition of Africa’s Pulse reports a fragile economic recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa, with growth projected at 3% in 2024, up from 2.4% in 2023, driven by increased private consumption ...

Stories from around the world that showcase countries and communities delivering transformative initiatives that drive our mission toward a more livable planet and are proven, replicable and scalable.

The Government of Poland has pledged to increase its contribution to the World Bank’s IDA by 100% compared to its previous IDA contributions, demonstrating its continued dedication to international ...

A vast country with a long coastline and central plateau, Angola thrusts inland across Southern Africa to border Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its principal ...

Promoting higher-paying jobs and inclusive, sustainable growth in developing countries through economic transformation, structural changes, and effective market integration. Many people in developing ...

This hallmark initiative, backed by the World Bank and championed by City Hall, has significantly bolstered social assistance services to meet the heightened demand in the aftermath of the pandemic In ...

However, a new report from the World Bank Group outlines how faster development and sustainable economic growth can reduce climate change-related economic and quality of life losses.

Gender equality for all people is a matter of fairness and justice. Gender equality is a principle of international law recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is also essential ...

The world is battling a perfect storm of climate, conflict, economic and nature crises that are exacerbating inequality and pushing more people into poverty. We need all shoulders to the wheel to ...

Description: Discover how the International Development Association (IDA) is making a positive impact across Eastern and Southern Africa, from expanding education in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...