The blog talks about a pioneering public-private partnership initiative that has improved healthcare access in Uttarakhand's remote Himalayan region,. Three district centers now boast…
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…
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…
Heading into COP28, the World Bank Group’s vision for a livable planet supported by climate-resilient infrastructure takes on urgency. PPPs accelerate sustainable infrastructure by allowing…
Since COP27 in Egypt last year, the World Bank has been working hard to implement recommendations in our flagship Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDR).
Our common future depends on water. We need water to eradicate poverty, promote green growth, and build more equitable societies. But climate change is exacerbating water scarcity and pollution,…
India is one of the world's leading producers of agricultural commodities, producing more milk and pulses than any other country. It is also the second largest producer of rice, wheat, fruit…
People have been traveling from present-day Mozambique to work in neighboring South Africa’s mines for over 150 years. While conditions for workers have improved since the early days when such…
The World Bank-supported JEEViKA program in rural Bihar has improved women's nutrition awareness through self-help groups, notably benefiting children's health. The transformation…
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, leads the nation in terms of agricultural production, yet average farmer incomes are low because of smaller land holdings and lower levels of technology…