Discover how people are at the center of climate change risks, but also at the core of adaptation and mitigation solutions.

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) today issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.

The East Africa Girls' Empowerment and Resilience Program (EAGER) aims to address the challenges faced by 40 million girls out of school and 55 million underage brides, with men earning double women's ...

Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) model, launched in 2021, laid the foundation for a sustainable, low-carbon economy. However, with rising climate threats—including sea level rise, extreme weather, ...

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 to ...

BAKU, November 12, 2024—The World Bank Group has expanded its lifeline to countries struggling to rebuild from disasters, allowing small, vulnerable states to postpone loan and interest repayments ...

Hawa Abdurahman and Shemsi Adem, both widows, say the safety net program enabled them work closer to home and care for their children. Shemsi Adem’s participation in public works for Ethiopia’s World ...

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 Kwenda Program, Angola's first cash transfer initiative, has greatly improved lives in rural communities. Supported by $320 million from the World Bank and $100 million from the Angolan Government ...

Over the last four decades, Thailand has made remarkable progress in social and economic development, moving from a low-income to an upper middle-income country in less than a generation. As such, ...

Latin America and the Caribbean is close to winning the battle on inflation and turning the corner on the macroeconomic dislocations wrought by the pandemic. Monetary authorities in the region have ...

Access to financing is a major hurdle to sustainable urban development. The World Bank's City Creditworthiness Initiative helps cities improve their financial performance and secure the private ...