The paper shows that World Bank projects that restructure during implementation perform better, with improvements in ...

The world's population growth tells two stories: in many countries populations are aging, while in others, populations are getting younger. Projections show most countries will likely see shrinking ...

WASHINGTON D.C., September 4, 2025 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a 5 billion Norwegian krone-denominated floating rate ...

of bonds backed by loans it gave companies across the developing world, part of its efforts to lure more institutional investors to regions where borrowers have a harder time raising cash. The ...

Discover how the World Bank is making innovation central to its strategy, leading to more successful development projects and ...

Conservation effort: Nini in Indonesia has been planting mangrove seedlings at a government site since 2021, which provides her with a steady income. Countries around the globe are facing increasing ...

The World Bank's approach to supporting rail logistics focuses on enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of rail transport systems globally, with a particular emphasis on shifting ...

Mark Phillips, met with representatives of the World Bank Mission Team on Wednesday at the Office of the Prime Minister on ...

From a small town in Maharashtra to the World Bank presidency, Indian-origin Ajay Banga’s inspiring journey reshaped global ...

Development finance has evolved over the past decades, and is poised to undergo significant changes in the years ahead. What lessons from the past can help shape a stronger, more resilient global ...

The World Bank in partnership with the Bank of Industry, BOI has created a framework for development finance with an aim to accelerate job creation, unlock private capital, and deepen financial ...