Though the South Asia Region (SAR) contains just eight countries, it accounts for almost a quarter of the world’s population, but it also carries an increasing share of global debt. What's…

Prateek Samal, Anthony Tin Yu To |

In Haiti, violence against women is rising, driven by the recent proliferation of gang attacks, kidnappings, and political and economic upheaval.

Bruce MacPhail |

Understanding and building Indigenous resilience to climate change in South Asia

Robin Mearns, Caroline Mary Sage |

The 50th anniversary edition of the World Bank's International Debt Report offers a wealth of information and analysis. It includes detailed debt data on all 122 World Bank borrowers, as well…

Haishan Fu, Evis Rucaj |

Have you taken longer routes to avoid dark streets? Have you waited for a train or bus that's mostly empty? Have you carried keys in your hands for self-defense "just in case?" Have…

Amal Faltas, Niyati Shah, Enas Shaaban Mahmoud |

As we take part in the 16 days of activism against GBV, I am sharing a few insights that can be useful in kick-starting your activism journey. These tips are based on my community engagement…

Rufaro Chakanetsa |

Twenty percent of women in Eastern Europe and 18 percent in Central Asia have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. The multilayered crises of climate, conflict, and the COVID…

Carolina Sánchez-Páramo, Varalakshmi Vemuru, Sanan Isaba Zaman |

On 7 July 2023, after two weeks of intense negotiations, the member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) unanimously agreed to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international…

Dominik Englert, Isabelle Rojon, Rico Salgmann, Simona Sulikova |

During the pandemic, multilateral organizations like the World Bank contributed an extraordinary level of support to LMICs. Those commitments expanded the ability of these countries to respond to…

Anthony Tin Yu To, Ogma Dessirama Bale |

Blue Ports support the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and healthy ocean ecosystems. The World Bank has looked at the potential of this model in five…

Kavita Sethi |