As a group, frontier markets’ economic outcomes since 2000 have not fully delivered on this promise, however. Per capita ...

Frontier market” economies—a cluster of mostly middle-income economies regarded as the proving ground for the next generation of economic superstars—have largely failed to live up to their potential i ...

Michal Rutkowski is the Regional Director for Human Development for Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Previously, he was the Global Director for Social Protection and Jobs from 2016-2023, where he ...

Sameh Wahba, an Egyptian national, is the Regional Director for Sustainable Development at the Europe and Central Asia region in the World Bank. In this capacity, he oversees the formulation of the ...

Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revision from the June forecast.

Jobs are the most reliable pathway out of poverty. Sustained and inclusive economic growth, driven by a productive private sector, creates jobs and leads to increases in living standards.

The Cambodia Poverty Assessment 2022: Toward a More Inclusive and Resilient Cambodia shows the country has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty over the past decade, but that some recent gains ...

In response to a widespread and worsening water crisis, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are taking strong steps to ensure a water-secure future for their citizens. In the process, ...

Social protection and labor systems promote better employment, prevent income loss, and protect people facing shocks and transitions. These programs are not just about helping people get by, they help ...

The CWGC provides a knowledge exchange platform for countries facing similar development challenges, and foster impacts through experience dissemination, policy support and knowledge products at a ...

Our vision is of a world where food systems ensure the long-term health and sustainability of people, the planet, and economies. FoodSystems 2030 is an Umbrella Multi-Donor Trust Fund that helps ...

Green energy technologies required for a low-carbon future will lead to a growth in demand for a wide range of minerals and metals The shift to a low-carbon future will result in significant ...