While MENA has made strides in improving women and girls’ health, much more needs to be done. Understanding the impact of conflict on women and girls is critical for designing both preventive…

Fadia Saadah, Sameera Al Tuwaijri |

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…

Lara Loussert, Karima Ben Bih, Vladimir Tsirkunov, Anna-Maria Bogdanova |

In Haiti, violence against women is rising, driven by the recent proliferation of gang attacks, kidnappings, and political and economic upheaval.

Bruce MacPhail |

The Quality Infrastructure Investment (QII) Partnership, a World Bank-Japan initiative providing grant support for incorporating the G20 QII Principles, kick-starts infrastructure investments…

Naomitsu Nakagawa |

After struggling to recover from the shocks of the 2010 earthquake and Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Haiti’s economic development continues to be hampered by political instability, institutional…

Ivy Kuperberg, Christian Zeballos |

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…

Adnan Siddiqi, Trishna Thapa |

South Asia’s transition away from fossil fuels will have significant labor market impacts, which could leave many workers stranded in lower-wage jobs in declining industries.

Margaret Triyana |

Between 18 to 20 million people join the working-age population in South Asia, every year, but only a third to a half of them will be employed.

Mathew Verghis, Meriem Ait Ali Slimane |

South Asia is making progress, but at a slower pace than in the pre-pandemic years and still has a long way to go, according to the World Bank's latest economic outlook.

Martin Raiser |

More than half of Haiti's population is under the age of 25. In the face of chronic fragility and recurrent shocks, Haiti's youth represent a potential source of resilience and a driving…

Paola Buitrago-Hernandez, Carlos Rodríguez Castelán, Gustavo Canavire-Bacarreza, Olive Nsababera |