World Bank Group

It has long been argued that even relatively small increases in global migration could result in gains that far exceed the total of all foreign aid or the total gains …

The World Bank Group is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi flood of August 26. Our thoughts are with those who have …

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 22, 2026 — The World Bank Group is supporting Brazil’s Paraíba State to strengthen the foundations for water security and expand access to resilient water and sanitation …

WASHINGTON, September 17, 2026 —The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering …

WASHINGTON, September 17, 2026 —The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors discussed the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Thailand FY2027–FY2032 today, to help accelerate Thailand’s next phase of growth and job …

“The Lao PDR is developing sustainable private sector-driven nature-based tourism as one of the pillars of the next National Socio-Economic Plan and its National Green Growth Strategy,” said Mr. Kikeo …

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 15, 2026 — The World Bank Group is supporting Brazil in a landmark effort to decarbonize high value-added and energy-intensive industries by helping the country translate its renewable …

South Asia is approaching a new demographic phase—one that will reshape education systems for decades. Today, it has the second-largest population of children under age 15 in the world, after Sub-Saharan Africa. …

Washington, D.C., September 14, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$300 million in financing to support reforms undertaken by Uruguay to promote private investment, create more and …

DJIBOUTI CITY, September 13, 2026 – The World Bank Group today released a Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) for Djibouti, identifying reforms that could unlock at least US$600 million in private investment and …