Economic policies over past years and decades have had negative impacts on living standards, the private sector and the environment, driving a deep crisis that is hitting ordinary Pakistanis…

The implementation of small dams, for flood control, aquifer recharge, farm level irrigation projects and hydro-electric capabilities, would be appropriate technology for funding by the World Bank…

Changing food habits helps improve nutrition in rural Nepal

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…

Droughts are the most deadly and costly natural disaster for most of the 16 Member States of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). Since 2018, the region has experienced protracted…

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…

Examples in Liberia show that with the right diagnosis and the appropriate support, women-led enterprises can deliver in the agriculture value chain.

Energy prices gained 7.8% in August, led by natural gas (+17.3%) and coal (+8.5%), the World Bank’s Pink Sheet reported. Non-energy prices declined by 1.2%.

In Perú, only 50 percent of the population have access to safely managed water and only 4 out of 10 have safely managed sanitation. Managing the country's water resources is key to overcoming…