Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revision from the June forecast.

Meerim Nurdin Kyzy proudly shows off the tap in her front yard, which now provides clean, safe water for her family. With 5 children of her own and two stepchildren, aged 14 years to 6 months, Meerim ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 19, 2025—The World Bank Group, through its private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation, has closed its inaugural securitization transaction; successfully ...

Bangkok, July 3, 2025 – Digital transformation can boost Thailand’s competitiveness, create jobs and drive longer term economic growth amid global uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s new ...

Over the past decade, the African Centers of Excellence (ACE) have trained thousands of students in key fields such as health, agriculture, digital technology, energy, and the environment. But behind ...

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 – Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space. Regional growth is expected to ...

In response to a widespread and worsening water crisis, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are taking strong steps to ensure a water-secure future for their citizens. In the process, ...

Hanoi, March 12, 2025—Viet Nam’s real GDP is projected to grow 6.8 percent in 2025 and 6.5 percent in 2026, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update report for Viet Nam –Taking Stock, ...

Discover how closing the infrastructure gender gap in transport, digital connectivity, and energy can empower women, boost economies, and create equitable societies. The World Bank's initiatives like ...

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2024 — Libya’s economy is expected to stabilize following an agreement ending the leadership crisis at the country’s central bank (CBL) that led to a significant recovery in ...

BEIRUT, December 10, 2024 – Lebanon's real GDP growth has been cut by an estimated 6.6% in 2024 as a result of the conflict, bringing the cumulative decline in real GDP since 2019 to more than 38% by ...

Roughly 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. The World Bank Group, together with the African Development Bank, has committed to providing access to electricity to 300 ...