Collecting taxes is the main way for countries to generate public revenues that make it possible to finance investments in human capital, infrastructure, and the provision of services for their people ...

Kifaye Didem Bayar is an Economist with the Debt Data Team at the World Bank’s Development Data Group. Specializing in fiscal data analysis with over 10 years of experience, she collaborates with ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2025 — The World Bank Group today announced a US$12 billion support package for Argentina, signaling a strong vote of confidence in the government’s efforts to stabilize ...

In Morocco, the World-Bank supported Resilient and Sustainable Water in Agriculture project is improving water governance in the Chtouka area on the Atlantic coast and, in turn, helping to develop ...

In Egypt, the Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services Program, supported by the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, is bringing access to improved sanitation services to 1.73 million ...

Also known as instant or real-time payments, fast payments are characterized by the instant transmission of the payment message and by the immediate availability of funds to the beneficiary on a ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2025 — The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Executive Directors approved today US$1.5 billion in financing for Argentina that will support policy measures to help foster ...

The 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place from April 21 to 26, in Washington, D.C. Key events will include the Development ...

Washington, D.C. April 10, 2025 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today new financing for Barbados that will help the country quickly access financial resources in case of ...

Washington, D.C., April 10, 2025 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a new project for Saint Lucia that will help the country quickly access financial resources in ...

Zambia’s rich biodiversity and extensive network of protected areas make it one of Africa’s most important conservation hubs.

Data hosting, computing and sharing—empowered by interoperable platforms, and cutting-edge technologies—are accelerating sustainable development in the AI era. The World Bank is committed to helping ...