Data News
The World Development Indicators 2011 publication and database update are now available. The publication is the 15th edition of WDI and the database now contains updated data through 2009 or 2010…
On April 14, watch live as the World Bank announces the winners of the first-ever Apps for Development competition. The World Bank launched its Open Data Initiative in April, 2010. This initiative…
The year is 1966:
England wins the World Cup. Star Trek, the classic science fiction television series, debuts on NBC-TV.
The Beatles begin recording sessions for their landmark Sgt.…
Singapore, March 21, 2011 – According to the World Bank’s twice-yearly economic update on the East Asia and Pacific region, real GDP growth in East Asia will settle to about 8 percent in 2011 and…
We recognize that HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases pose severe risks for the entire world and serious challenges to the achievement of development goals.—United…