In public schools across six countries, approximately 20 percent of teachers were absent on a typical school day, on average. Furthermore, even when present, teachers often did not engage in…
Is the global order really under threat? And what do the data on trade and international commerce tell us about the state of globalization? The global picture is both more complex and the links of…
What could cause discrepancies in the official trade statistics? Research suggests several factors.
As researchers recognize the potential of Earth observations and geospatial technologies to support decision-making, countries are increasingly turning toward geospatial approaches to track their…
An estimated 1 in 6 people experience significant disability, making it essential to consider accessibility when planning, financing and building infrastructure. Japan and the World Bank are…
From Hollywood screenwriters fearing job loss to Google's Med-PaLM 2 surpassing human doctors, AI is reshaping industries, and its impact on jobs and growth is a nuanced story with little…
Data on trade between China and the United States provide some support for the view that the paths of the world’s two largest economies are diverging.
The World Bank supports cybersecurity skills development initiatives in developing countries to help close the cybersecurity skills gap and enhance cyber resilience as a catalyst for socio-…
Considering the global demographic shifts we are seeing and how quickly our everyday lives are moving online, it’s crucial to equip seniors with the skills to connect in a safe and meaningful way…
This World Bank paper argues that transmission infrastructure is a stable operating asset with proven technologies that have remained largely unchanged for over a century. Furthermore,…