HEALTH

On July 1, 2026, the World Bank Group refreshed its World Development Indicators (WDI) database. This quarterly update brings the latest figures for national accounts and population, along with revisions …

MADRID, June 29, 2026 – The World Bank Group today announced the opening of its office in Madrid, deepening its partnership with Spain to scale investment and mobilize private capital for …

Across low- and middle-income countries, deficits in nutrition, education, and employment are eroding human potential, costing them more than half their future lifetime earnings. Half of women remain outside the workforce. …

The Office of the Executive Director for Africa Group II is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 edition of the Executive Director’s Note, highlighting the key initiatives of the …

NEW YORK/PORT SUDAN, 15 May 2026 – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned today that nearly 19.5 million people – two out of …

ACCRA, April 27, 2026 – Countries in Western and Central Africa face growing pressure on their health systems as financing tightens and health needs expand due to population growth, disease outbreaks, …

To help address long-term human capital challenges in Laos, the World Bank yesterday approved a project to enhance the performance of primary education and health workers by improving staff management …

I spoke with Manuel Ntumba, a Congolese-Togolese development economist and international banker whose work spans multilateral funds, global partnerships, and World Bank Group initiatives. As Executive Vice President and Managing …

Bangladesh’s remarkable progress over the past decades is a story the world has celebrated. Poverty has fallen, life expectancy has risen, and the country’s economy has grown steadily despite shocks …

What we eat is key to a healthy planet and a healthy body. This is the origin of concepts like  One Health  , because the health of people, animals, and ecosystems is closely …