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…

Guatemala has enormous potential to generate growth and prosperity for its entire population. Treading this path towards a promising future will require a clear strategy, collective commitment and…

A project is successfully engaging citizens in reducing threats to globally important biodiversity in Caribbean countries. Read more.

Despite progress in gender equality, women in the Western Balkans still face a higher risk of poverty. The existing social protection systems, designed to reduce poverty and foster inclusion,…

Iffath Sharif is the new global director for social protection and jobs at the World Bank. She leads the Bank’s work to develop social protection systems that help poor and vulnerable people cope…

Social protection for gig workers is crucial. As outlined in the World Bank’s Social Protection Compass, governments should pursue innovative ways to extend coverage to informal workers and the…

Considering the global demographic shifts we are seeing and how quickly our everyday lives are moving online, it’s crucial to equip seniors with the skills to connect in a safe and meaningful way…

In 1990, about half of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia and two-thirds in East Asia and the Pacific were living in extreme poverty (defined as living on less than what today…

Haiti's exposure to multi-hazards, and pre-existing sociopolitical vulnerability and fragility make the nation susceptible to the impact of disasters.

Having access to a home is one of the major challenges to reduce poverty and protect people’s safety and quality of life. In Colombia, around 3.7 million households (more than a quarter of the…