Sustainability

Bangladesh Receives $600 Million to Improve Rural Electricity Supply

The Government of Bangladesh today signed a $600 million credit to improve the quality of electricity supply for 25 million…

11 years ago

India in a Strong Position to Tap Global Growth

Unlike most developing countries, India’s recent growth has been well below potential, which provides space for economic activity to accelerate…

11 years ago

Measuring Wealth to Track Sustainability

The new edition of the World Bank's Little Green Data Book, released on World Environment Day 2014, includes a new…

11 years ago

Central Asian Countries Pledge Action on Climate Change

Central Asia faces climate change related issues such as warmer temperatures, glacier melt, increased variability in water resources, and frequent…

11 years ago

African Leaders, Business Community Push for Financing of Priority Regional Infrastructure Projects

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, poor infrastructure is a major bottleneck for sustainable development Signaling a new push and renewed commitment, the…

11 years ago

Myanmar’s Opportunity to Double Rice Export and Reduce Poverty

New Report Advises Myanmar to Rethink its Rice Export Strategy to Expand Rice Production and Help Farmers Improve their Livelihoods.…

11 years ago

Marketable Skills Set Young Women on Path to Prosperity in Nepal

Vocational training programs for young women, 16-24, in Nepal are giving them gainful employment, economic independence and bringing trust in…

11 years ago

China’s Growth Moderates with Continued Economic Transformation

China’s growth will moderate over the medium term as the economy continues to rebalance gradually. Growth is expected to slow…

11 years ago

Turkey’s Public Finances: Time for a Fiscal Policy Pivot?

New World Bank report recommends shift to more sustainable growth model. The World Bank today launched a new report, Turkey in…

11 years ago

UN Labour Report Shows Solid Return for National Investments in Quality Jobs

Developing countries that invested in quality jobs from the early 2000s grew nearly one percentage point faster every year since…

11 years ago