In advance of the next meeting of the Sovereign Debt Roundtable on April 12, I want to provide a quick update on recent developments and reiterate my call for prompt action toward debt…
Pollution is undermining the competitiveness and growth of economies today and setting economies up to fail tomorrow. 1 in 3 children have blood lead levels at or above 5 micrograms/deciliter when…
Coal power plants have helped build economies around the world, but the greenhouse gas emissions produced by coal plants need to be reduced quickly to help put global emissions into decline and…
Ecosystem accounting can measure and build our understanding of nature’s ability to provide critical benefits that underpin human well-being.
World Bank Group funds projects to rein in pollution at every stage of plastic value chain.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on public health, societies, and economies around the world: it could push up to 150 million people into extreme poverty by the end of 2021.…
While Singapore, Ghana, Morocco, and the Philippines are different in their circumstances and economic statuses, there are common lessons that can be drawn – particularly as other countries…
Hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade are at risk as essential services and household incomes crumble.
Putting women at the center of digital G2P payment programs can help countries to mitigate exclusion risks and maximize the impact on women and girls.
As countries grapple with the impact of COVID-19, policy makers are seeking effective, balanced solutions to address both public health and economic recovery challenges.