The latest World Bank Economic Update for the MENA region shows how even temporary spikes in food inflation can have a long term, negative impact on the development and economic futures of…

Two significant World Bank reports, the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and Surviving in the Times of War provide policies and recommendations for taking Yemen’s economic growth forward.

There is a worldwide tendency to move towards sustainable urban development based on revitalizing and transforming urban areas and cities. This trend is extremely relevant to the Palestinian…

The World Bank Group's Climate Change Action Plan 2021-2025 has a target that over 35% of WBG financing will work to address climate mitigation or adaptation. In Morocco, a quiet reform is…

Inflation has become a big issue the world over since the start of the pandemic.

Gender equality and fair treatment of women and girls is a moral imperative, but global data analytics, evidence and experience clearly demonstrate that including women also fosters economic…

On July 28, 2022, temperatures in Baghdad reached a blistering 51.8°C (125.2F) – the hottest day Iraq has ever recorded. Such extreme weather events are bound to become more frequent in Iraq and…

As much as 88% of Lebanese companies recently surveyed in the digital and tech sectors are actively looking to hire full time employees, yet are unable to find the right talent. This is a worrying…

The recent United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, has raised the prominence of climate action in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)…

Digital investments in government operations not only make them more efficient, but they also increase preparedness for emergencies, whether related to public health, climate, fragility, or trade…