World Bank Group - International Development, Poverty and Sustainability

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Global Economy Shows Resilience Amid Historic Uncertainty

New Global Economic Prospects report projects steady growth ahead, but not for all.

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‘Frontier Market’ Economies Haven’t Lived Up to Potential Since 2010

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‘Frontier Market’ Economies Haven’t Lived Up to Potential Since 2010

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Education Day

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Education Works for People, Economies, and Future Generations

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Digital Banking Delivers Essential Services to Rural Europeans

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Digital Banking Delivers Essential Services to Rural Europeans

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OUR

PRIORITIES

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Jobs

Why jobs? Because they’re the surest path out of poverty for individuals and communities.

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AgriConnect

AgriConnect helps small-scale farmers build thriving agribusinesses—creating jobs, feeding more people, and improving economies.

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Mission 300

Mission 300 is connecting homes, communities and businesses in Africa to electricity, creating jobs and opportunities.

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Health Works

Good health empowers people, creates jobs, and drives economic growth

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Data for Development

Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.

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40 percent

of ChatGPT’s global traffic came from middle-income countries in mid-2025.

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Source: World Bank (2025), Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025

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$741 billion

more was paid in debt service than received in new financing by developing countries.

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Source: World Bank (2025), International Debt Report 2025

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15 percent

of Africa and Latin America’s economic potential is at risk from rising global temperatures.

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Source: World Bank Group (2025), Rethinking Resilience: Adapting to a Changing Climate

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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

More Research & Publications

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International Debt Report 2025

Developing countries’ debt outflows hit a 50-year high during 2022–2024.

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World Bank Group Annual Report 2025

Our fiscal year 2025 at a glance, with job creation at the core.

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THE POWER

OF PURPOSE

The world’s challenges are bigger than one project, one country, or even one World Bank Group. That’s why we’re pairing 80 years of experience with renewed focus. To move faster. Work smarter. With more partners. And to create jobs that empower people and grow economies.

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TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE

TRANSFORMING LIVES

Trusted data, insights, and education to help organizations, practitioners, and global leaders deliver impactful policies and projects at scale.

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World Bank Group Academy

One-of-a-kind capacity development and training for next-generation leaders.

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World Bank Group Scorecard

Easy-to-understand indicators and data that measure progress and impact.

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EMPOWERING PEOPLE & COUNTRIES TO MAKE PROGRESS

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Social Registries as Digital Platforms for Inclusive Service Delivery

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Ecuador: Expanding Business Finance to Boost Growth and Jobs

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Educating and Elevating Nigeria’s Girls and Women

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PARTNER WITH

THE WORLD BANK GROUP

We work with local partners and global partners. Because with more resources, we can accomplish more.

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Partnerships

Combining knowledge, experience, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful results and improve lives.

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Project Procurement

Connecting borrowers and suppliers to opportunities that move communities and countries forward.

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