Maldives remains at high risk of debt and liquidity distress despite temporary improvements in fiscal and reserve indicators. Foreign exchange (FX) liquidity pressures have intensified, and there is increasing...
As increasingly frequent extreme weather events disrupt lives, institutions are turning to early-warning systems and advance preparation to accelerate aid delivery. A randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh...
School-related gender-based violence remains widespread in low- and middle-income countries, yet rigorous evidence on effective prevention strategies is limited. This study evaluates the Empowerment Pilot...
The Country Opinion Survey in Bolivia assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in better understanding how stakeholders in Bolivia perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national...
Designing effective Net Zero industrial pathways requires a comprehensive understanding of the key drivers of emissions. To gain such an understanding, this study proposes a novel approach to estimating...
This report assesses how energy efficiency measures can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and operational costs in global shipping. Drawing on a fleet-wide analysis across key vessel segments (bulk...
The Country Opinion Survey in Bolivia assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in better understanding how stakeholders in Bolivia perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national...
Public opposition is a major barrier to economic reforms, such as subsidy removal. Using multilayered, randomized survey experiments with 10,000 respondents across ten surveys in five countries, this paper...
This paper presents a systematic review of the literature that evaluates the causal impact of interventions designed to enhance women's access to productive capital in low- and middle- income economies...
Statement by Jozef Síkela at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. Global challenges, such as climate change, poverty and inequality, conflict and fragility, intensify...
Statement by Gilbert F. Houngbo at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. Amid global uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions, strengthening decent...
Statement by Jan Jambon and Maxime Prevot at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. In a time of heightened uncertainty and tension, the role of the rules-based multilateral...
Statement by the Francois-Philippe Champagne at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The world continues to grapple with interconnected crises that demand urgent multilateral...
Statement by Lan Fo’an at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The review of the document titled Foundations for Growth and Jobs holds significant importance for better...
Statement by Nicolas Grau at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. Latin American countries continue facing challenges in achieving sustained economic growth. Over the...
Statement by Fernando Haddad at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The global economy stands at a critical juncture, confronted by a convergence of challenges that...
Statement by Aukje de Vries at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The international community faces profound challenges, geopolitical tensions, persistent conflicts...
Statement by Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The Middle East and North Africa continue to face deep instability. While the...
Statement by Mohammed Aljadaan at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. Regions, countries, and communities worldwide are navigating overlapping economic and geopolitical...
Statement by Bihi Iman Egeh at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The global economy is navigating a complex landscape marked by overlapping challenges and exceptionally...
