World Bank Group

LA PAZ, August 3, 2026 – The World Bank Group announced the appointment of Carine Clert as its new Resident Representative in Bolivia, succeeding Camille Nuamah. A French national with more …

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2026 — A new World Bank Group project approved today will increase safe and reliable access to water and sanitation in selected island provinces of the Philippines, improving …

WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 31ST, 2026 — The World Bank Group is supporting Fortaleza, Brazil’s fourth-largest city, in strengthening its public finances, improving urban services, and building resilience against extreme weather events. …

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2026 — The World Bank Group approved a new budget support operation to promote economic growth and job creation in Ecuador. The operation supports the Government of Ecuador’s …

Can people afford the foods needed for a healthy diet? The answer depends not only on food prices and nutrition needs, but also on incomes, markets, and broader economic conditions. …

On paper, access to electricity and piped water in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region looks almost universal. In 2022, about 96 percent of people had access to …

ASUNCIÓN, July 27, 2026 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Paraguay, which will guide the institution’s engagement through 2027–2034. The new strategy …

New Division Director will lead World Bank Group support for jobs, economic resilience, and greater opportunity across nine Pacific Island Countries SUVA, July 27, 2026 — Tatiana Proskuryakova has been appointed …

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026—Zambia and Malawi are set to strengthen energy security and expand regional power trade through new cross-border electricity transmission infrastructure that will support business growth, improve productivity, …

London, July 24, 2026 – The International Finance Corporation (IFC, Aaa/AAA), a member of the World Bank Group, marked its inaugural Tanzanian shilling bond issuance today at the London Stock Exchange. …