This paper aims to strengthen the evidence base on the employment of migrant workers, the employment of Malaysian workers, ...

A well-structured and high-integrity carbon market has the potential to mobilize essential financing for climate action, ...

This paper presents the most recent trends in government health spending (GHS) across 63 low- and lower-middle-income ...

The Management Action Record (MAR) is integral to the World Bank Group’s accountability framework. It supports accountability ...

To achieve global climate goals, a shift to renewable energy and green technologies is essential. But, developing economies ...

The Western and Central Africa Region of the World Bank is looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for international development to join our innovative and diverse staff. We are opening 20 ...

A manifestation of climate change, temperature increases in Bangladesh are increasing at an alarming rate, with frequent bouts of extreme heat events. In 43 years, between 1980 and 2023, maximum ...

The objective of this study is to enhance understanding and build capacity in Lagos State to improve SWM and reduce marine plastic pollution by promoting sustainable plastic management practices based ...

The Yemen Economic Monitor provides an update on key economic developments and policies over the past six months. It also presents findings from recent World Bank work on Yemen. The Monitor places ...

This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) explores Armenia’s intertwined climate and development challenges, ...

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to grow at 2.2% in 2024, yet the outlook remains subdued amid heightened uncertainty. In addition to examining the macroeconomic outlook of ...

The October 2024 edition of Africa’s Pulse reports a fragile economic recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa, with growth projected at 3% in 2024, up from 2.4% in 2023, driven by increased private consumption ...