Many people in low income countries remain inadequately covered by social services. Learn how the right social assistance and labor market policies can encourage economic growth and self-reliance.

Harriet Ngombe, one of the fellows from Zambia, who successfully completed the Genomics and Bioinformatics training at CERI in July 2024. Photo: CERI Media In the face of global health threats, robust ...

A cyclone can destroy in seconds what took decades to build — that’s why Grenada is transforming its approach to disaster preparedness and response. In this video, Chevanne Britton-Telesford, Deputy ...

The World Bank’s GSCSI measures the magnitude of container shipping disruptions affecting global supply chains. With the advent of global supply chains, activities that once took place in a single ...

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2025 - The World Bank has approved an additional $90 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Niger in improving its road ...

Like many of his age, Cristiano Vaz, a retiree living in Maputo's Mavalane A neighborhood, is hypertensive. He used to skip blood pressure checks as he did not always have the time or money to visit ...

Bangkok temperatures are rising every year, partly due to the Urban Heat Island effect—where roads and buildings absorb heat, turning cities into heat sinks. This impacts health, productivity, and ...

Job creation is crucial to unlocking Serbia's economic growth potential—but only if it includes more women. Increasing women's participation in the workforce would not only boost household incomes but ...

Tshibola Victorine in Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo. Women and girls in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS) face challenges that limit their wellbeing and undermine their agency.

In many developing countries, tax policy is often driven more by pragmatism rather than the pursuit of optimal outcomes. Barriers such as informality, low tax capacity, political roadblocks, and ...

AMMAN, April 8, 2025 — The World Bank Group has approved US$1.1 billion in new financing to support Jordan to achieve results on its Economic Modernization Vision, and build socio-economic resilience ...

A rise in temperature by just 1°C could lead to over 2,300 deaths annually in Bangkok, along with THB 44 billion in lost productivity and THB 17 billion in extra electricity costs. Hear from Pichaya ...