Global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year ...

Discover how closing the infrastructure gender gap in transport, digital connectivity, and energy can empower women, boost economies, and create equitable societies. The World Bank's initiatives like ...

Meerim Nurdin Kyzy proudly shows off the tap in her front yard, which now provides clean, safe water for her family. With 5 children of her own and two stepchildren, aged 14 years to 6 months, Meerim ...

Across the globe, water systems are under growing pressure. Freshwater availability is declining at alarming rates, with dry regions losing water faster than wet regions are gaining it. Cities are ...

WASHINGTON, October 21, 2025 – Syria’s reconstruction costs are estimated at $216 billion after more than thirteen years of conflict, according to a new World Bank report. The Syria Physical Damage ...

Agriculture is a key sector in Nigeria, employing over a third of the population, but unpredictable weather makes farming ...

Spain is contributing €19.5 million to the World Bank’s Livable Planet Fund (LPF) as part of a new package of support announced today for sustainable development and debt relief.

Singapore and New Zealand announced on Wednesday they will contribute to two innovative financial instruments that can further expand the World Bank’s lending capacity to address global challenges.

Abuja, Nigeria, October 8, 2025 - Nigeria has taken important steps toward stabilizing its economy through recent policy reforms, but more needs to be done to ensure these gains translate into better ...

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025 – The latest World Bank economic report on the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (MENAAP) points to an improved economic outlook for the region, with ...

In response to a widespread and worsening water crisis, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are taking strong steps to ensure a water-secure future for their citizens. In the process, ...

The Moroccan economy has demonstrated resilience and positive trends in 2024 despite facing significant challenges. Recent rainfall has alleviated drought conditions, contributing to a more favorable ...