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With the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), world leaders made a bold pledge in 2015 to leave no one behind on the path of development by 2030. Half-way to the target date, some 22 countries…
Though the South Asia Region (SAR) contains just eight countries, it accounts for almost a quarter of the world’s population, but it also carries an increasing share of global debt. What's…
Achieving universal early warning system access is challenging, particularly in regions affected by fragility, conflict and violence, where financial and human resources are scarce, and where…
In the wake of conflicts and fragility, children and youth often bear the heaviest burdens. Their education is disrupted, they can’t access basic services, and girls are more prone to be victims…
The Bank's 2011 World Development Report on Conflict, Security and Development reflected a consensus on how the international community could support peace-building in war-torn states. This…
Looking back on 2023, here are 5 key takeaways on regional cooperation in South Asia.
A look back at South Asia’s year in 10 blogs. These blogs spotlight stories of resilience and innovation, and explore issues critical to the region such as air pollution, climate change, women’s…
The scale of the climate challenge facing South Asia is immense. Average temperatures have risen by 1 °C since pre-industrial times, leading to more scorching heatwaves across India and Pakistan.…
That refugees want to return is sometimes taken as a given, and their motivation for repatriating is assumed. Repatriation is often discussed in terms of a return “home” even a generation or more…
More than 850 million people in South Asia live in poverty, trying to survive on just $3.65 a day. Many of them are also dealing with the effects of climate change and other shocks. Recent events…