In public schools across six countries, approximately 20 percent of teachers were absent on a typical school day, on average. Furthermore, even when present, teachers often did not engage in…

Shwetlena Sabarwal, Surayya Masood |

While the focus on 21st century skills has been important, it should not overshadow the critical need for foundational skills such as numeracy and literacy. By prioritizing foundational skills, we…

Rafael de Hoyos |

Understanding and building Indigenous resilience to climate change in South Asia

Robin Mearns, Caroline Mary Sage |

In EAP, a significant disconnect exists between policymakers' perceptions of how much students know and the reality of educational proficiency.

Tara Beteille |

The World Development Report 2018 (WDR) focused on how to help every child in the world learn. Schools play many roles in society, but helping children to master fundamental skills is one of their…

David Evans, Susannah Hares |

Despite high enrollment rates, students in most low- and middle-income countries were gaining insufficient knowledge and skills.

Deon Filmer, Halsey Rogers |

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 |

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 |

The World Bank is working with Colombia to boost investment into rural roads and water transport in some of the country's most isolated regions. The objective? Connect more people to…

Ellin Ivarsson, Leonardo Canon Rubiano, Carlos Murgui Maties |

Container ports play a crucial role in connecting countries to the global economy. But what exactly makes an efficient port? A new study by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence…

Richard Martin Humphreys |