For the world’s poorest people, COVID-19 has brought an unparalleled social and economic shock. And for those living in countries affected by fragility and conflict, the challenge is compounded.…

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on public health, societies, and economies around the world: it could push up to 150 million people into extreme poverty by the end of 2021.…

Hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade are at risk as essential services and household incomes crumble.

There are 13.2 million out-of-school-children in Nigeria.

They're from Nigeria, Indonesia and Malawi.

Investors are raring to do business in a region held back by state meddling and vested interests.

We are entering the final phase of the race and our collective actions will determine if we can take the checkered flag or not by 2030.

Clearly, Africa’s strong reform drive is cause for celebration. The sober truth, however, is that the world’s most difficult places for businesses are still largely found in Africa

© Dominic Chavez/Global Financing Facility [[tweetable]]Still today, in almost all societies around the world, women are less well-off than men.[[/tweetable]] Women are still paid less than men;…

  © Dominic Chavez/Global Financing Facility [[tweetable]]​When countries invest in people—particularly young people—they're investing in the future and giving the next generation an…