Social Protection

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2026 — Kenya’s reform to strengthen governance, improve public financial management, and expand social protection for its most vulnerable citizens received World Bank Group support today through a …

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 …

As governments grapple with how to regulate data and artificial intelligence, UNESCO and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a joint capacity‑building initiative titled Data governance for inclusive digital and …

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, DC, March 10, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved a new project in the Municipality of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, to expand access to social assistance …