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 ...
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 Smallscale Mining (ASM). From gold, ...
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 ...
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.
Air pollution poses a severe public health crisis across Kathmandu Valley and the Terai region of Nepal. It leads to a decrease in the average life expectancy by five years in average and is ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How do we compare economies beyond exchange rates? Purchasing power parities (PPPs) provide a clearer picture of global development, poverty, and inequality. The International Comparison Program, or ...
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