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International Day of Persons with Disabilities offers an ideal moment to assess the progress that has been made in achieving inclusive education systems for all learners, including learners with…

Luis Benveniste, Hanna Alasuutari |

The role of the State is to ensure macroeconomic stability and equity, while delivering quality public services to all citizens. South African authorities have struggled to meet the second aspect…

Jacques Morisset |

When it comes to skills development and innovation, youth from Africa have something to say. Based on my recent engagement with youth from Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, l can also tell…

Nathan Belete |

Locusts and livelihoods: dynamic impacts of agricultural shocks on long-run conflict risk.

Development Impact Guest Blogger |

To meet their development goals, policy-makers in developing countries must prioritize a major funding push, together with policy reforms grounded in a sound macroeconomic framework. A new book –…

Shahrokh Fardoust, Stefan Koeberle, Moritz Piatti, Lodewijk Smets, Mark Sundberg |

From Hollywood screenwriters fearing job loss to Google's Med-PaLM 2 surpassing human doctors, AI is reshaping industries, and its impact on jobs and growth is a nuanced story with little…

Jonathan Timmis, Timothy DeStefano, Caroline De Roover, Andrea Morante |

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 |

The World Bank commodity price index is expected to fall 4 percent in 2024, following a projected decline of nearly 24 percent in 2023, the sharpest drop since the pandemic.

John Baffes, Valerie Mercer-Blackman, Kaltrina Temaj |

Growing up after the war, Eleanor faced discrimination and bigotry at every turn. It was difficult to get to school without crutches, and she was bullied because she looked different. But through…

Louise Twining-Ward |

Heading into COP28, the World Bank Group’s vision for a livable planet supported by climate-resilient infrastructure takes on urgency. PPPs accelerate sustainable infrastructure by allowing…

Emmanuel Nyirinkindi |