Three ways to jumpstart a resilient recovery in countries affected by fragility and conflict

For the world’s poorest people, COVID-19 has brought an unparalleled social and economic shock. And for those living in countries affected by fragility and conflict, the challenge is compounded.…

Samuel Munzele Maimbo, Stefan Emblad |
Climate Change, Education, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Jobs & Development, Social Protection

IDA is a vital development partner now more than ever

It is undeniable that progress has been made in reducing extreme poverty over the last quarter century—from 36 percent of the world population in 1990 to an estimated 8.6 percent in 2018—and that…

Philippe H. Le Houérou, Antoinette Sayeh |
Health, Inequality and Shared Prosperity, Nutrition, Poverty, Social Protection, Water

World Refugee Day 2019: Building a stronger international response to the challenge of forced displacement

Kristalina Georgieva |
Fragility Conflict and Violence, Social Sustainability and Inclusion, Social Protection