Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has powered prosperity in development for decades. But in recent years FDI flows have been impacted by overlapping crises, including the pandemic, increasing ...
The World Bank-supported GENIE project has helped Georgia provide training and mentorship opportunities to thousands of women ...
Ethiopia’s Digital ID (Fayda) is closing the gender gap, empowering women to access social protection payments, open bank ...
To mark International Women’s Day we’re digging into an often overlooked, but critical sector for the global economy, and for many millions of women: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). From gold, ...
An updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment estimates that as of 31 December 2024, the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is $524 billion over the next decade.
Thank you for being a part of the 'Where's my blue sky?' live art challenge! 26 artworks came alive with incredible creativity & passion for clean air in this 25-minute art challenge. We extend our ...
South Africa’s rural provinces are benefiting from programs to boost the rural economy and drive job creation by investing in one of the country’s most valuable assets—its nature. In doing so, the ...
KAMPALA, February 24, 2025 — Despite ongoing global challenges and geopolitical tensions, economic activ­ity in Uganda has remained robust. According to a new World Bank report, real gross domestic ...
Despite ongoing global challenges, economic activ­ity in Uganda has been robust and the economy remains buoyant, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing to 6.1% in fiscal year 2023/2024 from ...
This online event on February 24, 2025, celebrates the International Comparison Program’s (ICP) legacy by showcasing its rich history, its latest data release, ongoing and future activities, and its ...
ANTANANARIVO, February 25 th, 2025—Madagascar's economy is recovering, but growth remains insufficient and uneven to significantly improve living standards. Economic growth remained at 4.2 percent in ...