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Washington DC: The Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and the World Food Programme (WFP) met to discuss the global economic and food security impacts of the war in the Middle East. They issued the following statement:   The Middle East war is …

Development Challenge Rural Philippines has long faced high poverty, low agricultural productivity, and limited access to markets, even as the national economy grew. Historically, public spending prioritized subsidies over investments …

With 1.2 billion young people set to reach working age in the next decade, delivering more and better jobs is at the heart of the World Bank Group’s development agenda. Infrastructure is …

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 …

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, DC: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group have agreed to form a coordination group to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy …

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2026— Seychelles has built one of Africa’s strongest economic success stories, and a new report outlines how decisive, resilient, and smart investments and reforms, particularly in tourism, fisheries, …

Recording of the Webinar on Open Access to Publications and Databases of the World Bank Group On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Office of the Executive Director, as part of its 2025-2026 Action Plan, …

Occasion: University of Ghana Audience: Students, Faculty, Policymakers, Private Sector, Civil Society Opening Vice Chancellor, distinguished faculty, students and graduates of the University of Ghana, colleagues, and friends — it is a …