Measuring Wealth to Track Sustainability

11 years ago

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

Central Asian Countries Pledge Action on Climate Change

11 years ago

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

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

11 years ago

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

Myanmar’s Opportunity to Double Rice Export and Reduce Poverty

11 years ago

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

Shift to Solar Power Raises Incomes for Salt-mining Families in India

11 years ago

Example of sustainable energy future moves delegates at UN Forum. Sustainable Energy for All leaders outline financing plan to achieve…

World Bank Group: A Promising New Resource for Development – The Potential of Sovereign Wealth Funds

11 years ago

Mobilizing finance for long-term, large-scale direct investment in development is a daunting global challenge. However, a growing and potentially vast…

Achieving Growth and Development in Tajikistan

11 years ago

A new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Tajikistan outlines a World Bank Group program of support for the country over…

Marketable Skills Set Young Women on Path to Prosperity in Nepal

11 years ago

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

China’s Growth Moderates with Continued Economic Transformation

11 years ago

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

World Bank Continues Support to Improve Vietnam’s Competitiveness with US$250 Million Credit

11 years ago

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$250 million credit to the Government of Vietnam for the…