As part of the previously announced Bretton Woods at 80 Initiative, the IMF and the World Bank Group are hosting a high-level retreat at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, on September 26‒27, 2024.

The World Bank Group, together with the African Development Bank, has committed to providing access to electricity to 300 ...

The World Bank Group delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance in fiscal year 2024—which covers July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024—supporting efforts to end poverty on a livable planet, investing ...

In 2016, almost half of children under the age of five in Madagascar were affected by stunting, one of the highest rates in the world. In 2018, the World Bank and the Government of Madagascar launched ...

Between 2025 and 2050, Ecuador requires an annual investment of 3.5 percent of GDP to mitigate and adapt to climate change Quito, September 19, 2024 - A robust ...

The Solomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum Sources of Growth Study emphasizes opportunities to boost growth in the country through digitalization, improved transport connectivity, and better ...

With only a 30% electrification rate, 7 out of 10 Malagasy still do not have access to electricity. This disproportionately affects rural areas, impoverished communities, and households headed by ...

Trade is the engine of the global economy. Over the last 25 years, trade has increased global incomes by 24%, and by 50% for some of the world’s poorest nations. But opportunities for growth and ...

Limited adoption and diffusion of technology, together with barriers to the development and utilization of human capital, reduce the opportunities that technological progress can bring to Guatemala.

Healthy longevity means the state of good physical, cognitive, and social functioning throughout a person's lifespan. There's an opportunity to leverage an aging population for health, societal, and ...

Agriculture is pivotal for Guinea's structural transformation and climate resilience, serving as a cornerstone for inclusive growth and a sustainable future. Conakry, September 19, 2024 - The first ...