New targets will focus on use of broadband, social protection, and access to capital as part of the Gender Strategy, which is ...

Spain has announced an early financial commitment of €400 million to the International Development Association, the World Bank’s fund for low-income countries. This is a 37% increase compared to the ...

The World Bank Group today announced a strategic pivot in its approach to agribusiness with a goal to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the industry. The shift will combine a new way of working ...

ABUJA, October 17, 2024 – Since May 2023, Nigeria has implemented significant reforms to stabilize its economy, resulting in modest growth, improved fiscal health, and rising foreign exchange reserves ...

VIENNA, October 17, 2024 – Economic growth in the Western Balkans is projected to moderately accelerate through 2025, mainly driven by increased consumption and investment, helped by increased ...

Report launched on End Poverty Day outlines new findings and how Tonga can secure progress into the future NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga, October 17 – The World Bank has launched the Tonga Poverty and Equity ...

The World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA)-financed Electricity Access & Services Expansion Project (EASE) Project started in 2018 and has provided electricity to more than 3 ...

Washington, D.C., October 18, 2024: The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved new financing to aid recovery efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, following the devastating impact ...

TIRANA, October 17, 2024 – Albania’s economic growth in 2024 is expected to stay strong at 3.3%, driven by private consumption, tourism, and construction, according to the latest Western Balkans ...

World Bank Economist shares economic forecast for the Western Balkan region according to the latest Western Balkans Regular Economic Report.

WASHINGTON, October 17, 2024—Economic growth in the developing economies of the Europe and Central Asia region is stabilizing after a series of crises but at levels well below the early-2000s, says ...

The World Bank Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia Massimiliano Paolucci discusses the findings of the latest Western Balkans Regular Economic Report, fall 2024.