The paper shows that World Bank projects that restructure during implementation perform better, with improvements in ...

Tokyo, September 9, 2025 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, AAA/Aaa) today issued an EUR 90 million 7-year Sustainable Development Bond due September 2032.

The world's population growth tells two stories: in many countries populations are aging, while in others, populations are getting younger. Projections show most countries will likely see shrinking ...

The World Bank's approach to supporting rail logistics focuses on enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of rail transport systems globally, with a particular emphasis on shifting ...

From a small town in Maharashtra to the World Bank presidency, Indian-origin Ajay Banga’s inspiring journey reshaped global ...

Digitalization is a transformative force that can drive productivity-led growth and enhance the efficiency of critical services such as healthcare, education, financial inclusion, agriculture, social ...

The World Bank is ending its long-standing ban on providing funding for nuclear energy projects - and will be open to supporting efforts to extend the life of existing reactors and accelerate the ...

Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation explains how tourism has created direct jobs and boosted other sectors. Watch more How to Equip Young ...

The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, ...

The World Bank Group said it is moving beyond occasional experiments, embedding innovation systematically across its lending, digital platforms and community programmes.An internal review of 7,576 ...