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For World Bank Group: David Theis. (202) 458-8626. dtheis@worldbankgroup.org. For IMF: Huong Lan Vu. 202 623-7100. hlanvu@imf.org. The World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are deepening their cooperation through an enhanced...
The World Bank today approved a suite of groundbreaking tools to help developing countries better respond to crises and strengthen preparedness for future shocks. These new tools will further expand the Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit unveiled...
World Bank slashes global growth forecast to 3.2% from 4.1%, citing Ukraine war. 1:02 PM ET Mon, 18 April 2022. The largest single factor in the reduced growth forecast was a projected economic ...
Observing World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Understanding the struggles through data. May 28, 2024. Haruna Kashiwase. 1 / 5. 1 / 6. Join the World Bank community of global development experts, economists, and leaders reflecting on ending poverty on a livable...
Topics. We help developing countries find solutions to the toughest global and local development challenges—from adapting to climate change to boosting food security to increasing access to energy. With 189 member countries, the World Bank Group is a...
The 2021 World Bank Group/IMF Spring Meetings brought together the world's top policymakers, academics, civil society leaders, business and youth to discuss issues of global concern. This year's Spring Meetings events were held in a virtual...
World Bank Live is the World Bank's event streaming platform designed to engage global audiences in conversations about international development. The platform features high-level debates and events broadcast live throughout the year, inviting...
Blogs. Jim Anderson, September 28, 2018. In line with its global strategy for health, nutrition, and population, the World Bank Group provides financing, state-of-the-art analysis, and policy advice to help countries expand access to quality, affordable...
Poverty. Social Protection. Social Sustainability and Inclusion. Trade. Transport. Urban Development. Water. Browse blog posts from World Bank experts, economists, and leaders on a variety of development topics.
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