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On a winter morning in the Ger districts of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, a man named Bat-Erdene wakes before dawn to light the coal stove in his family’s home. Overnight, temperatures have dropped sharply …

If countries in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) were to catch up to the human capital levels of the region’s more advanced economies, wages could rise on average by more …

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2026 —The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka’s continued recovery, help achieve its 7% …

Lusaka, April 2, 2026 — A new World Bank Group report finds that with smart and cost-effective development investments, Zambia can address climate risks and get on a path of inclusive, …

WASHINGTON, April 01, 2026 —The World Bank today approved $25 million in financing to help the Royal Government of Bhutan strengthen policies to create jobs and boost economic resilience. The First Growth and …

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 – The World Bank Group today approved a new operation that will transform forest economies in Central Africa. The International Development Association (IDA)-funded Sustainable Congo Basin Forest …

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 – More than three million Tanzanians are expected to benefit from two new World Bank–supported programs in the high-need sectors of education and social protection. The new …

Washington D.C., March 30, 2026. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) to support the Government of Romania’s efforts to restore fiscal sustainability, enable private sector-led …

Jobs and the environment are deeply interconnected. The environment shapes livelihoods, productivity, and economic transformation. Labor markets determine how societies adapt to environmental conditions. Jobs are also central to prosperity …

WASHINGTON, DC, March 20, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved a new project in Brazil’s Legal Amazon to support jobs, expand renewable energy generation, and lower energy costs …