Addressing global development challenges and realizing sustainable growth

At the G20 Leaders Summit in Japan, World Bank Group President David Malpass stressed reducing inequality and realizing inclusive growth globally.

David Malpass |
Competitiveness, Debt, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Inequality and Shared Prosperity, Poverty

Economic and social integration of ex-combatants – a cornerstone for war-to-peace transitions

Violent conflict one of the main impediments to reducing poverty, boosting prosperity, and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.

Aly Rahim, Daniel P. Owen |
Disaster Risk Management, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Social Development, Urban Development

Countering violent extremism and helping ex-combatants: New trends and approaches

Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) is one of the primary instruments used by governments and international agencies to contribute to security and stability in war-to-peace…

Anna Wellenstein, Leanne Edberg, Dean Piedmont |
Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Social Development, Urban Development

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

Kristalina Georgieva |
Fragility Conflict and Violence, Social Development, Social Protection

Newly released data show refugee numbers at record levels

The number of refugees globally rose to 25.9 million in 2018, up from 25.4 million in 2017, and setting a new record, according to newly released UNHCR report and World Bank estimates.

Emi Suzuki |
Fragility Conflict and Violence

Turkey’s safety net for refugees: The largest humanitarian cash assistance program in the world

Turkey is home to the largest number of refugees in the world. It hosts nearly 4 million refugees, of which about 3.6 million originate from Syria.

P. Facundo Cuevas, Aysha Twose |
Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Social Development, Social Protection

Tackling the most urgent challenges for the poorest and most vulnerable

We face daunting, interconnected challenges, but IDA – and the entire World Bank Group – will help the poorest countries meet those challenges and continue our drive to end extreme poverty.

Akihiko Nishio |
Climate Change, Education, Environment, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Governance, Health, Poverty

IDA helps build a brighter future for South Asians

Hartwig Schafer |
Disaster Risk Management, Education, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Health, Jobs & Development, Poverty, Social Protection, Transport

Giving women in extreme poverty one large package of aid and support gives them the tools to build a better future

As we work on the next IDA replenishment we have a chance to integrate these lessons across our programs that are focused on countries affected by fragility and conflict.

Kristalina Georgieva |
Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Poverty

Some good news from Afghanistan

Exciting new results from an ultra poor program.

Markus Goldstein |
Agriculture and Food, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Jobs & Development, Poverty, Social Protection