Sixty-four percent of the population of the Sahel lives in rural areas and depends primarily on rainfed farming for their ...
The Western Balkans are vulnerable to climate-related hazards, with frequent floods posing a threat to lives, property, ...
The World Bank Group is committed to its long-term strategic partnership with Egypt and supports the measures the country is ...
MONROVIA, March 22, 2024 – The World Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Liberia explores the mounting risks that climate change could undercut Liberia’s economy and ...
FREETOWN, March 25, 2024 – Sierra Leone has made commendable strides in improving human capital development with the government demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing the well-being and ...
The Thailand 2024 Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) Update outlines the World Bank’s assessment of reform priorities for Thailand’s social and economic development. While the Thailand 2016 SCD ...
Global climate change poses an existential threat to peace and prosperity in Liberia. As the oldest republic in Africa, Liberia has navigated a treacherous path to stability, weathering civil conflict ...
BANGKOK, March 25, 2024 – The World Bank has launched the Systemic Country Diagnostic (SCD) Update for Thailand. Shifting Gears: Toward Sustainable Growth and Inclusive Prosperity provides a ...
Your excellencies, friends – new and old. It is a joy to be with you today. We are each aware of the profound forces and rapid changes facing our global community – persistent poverty, protracted ...
The World Bank has approved the second phase of a project that is, with partners, supporting improved access to and quality of health and nutrition services in underserved areas of the Lao PDR.
Around the world, women and girls are disproportionately affected by lack of access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene. In Papua New Guinea, only 40% of people have access to safe drinking water, ...