Tanzania Could Create Many New Jobs by Harnessing its Rapid Urban ExpansionTanzania Could Create Many New Jobs by Harnessing its Rapid Urban Expansion

Tanzania Could Create Many New Jobs by Harnessing its Rapid Urban Expansion

11 years ago

Tanzania could create large numbers of new, productive jobs for its people, especially young men and women, if policy makers…

UN Reports FDI Hit $1.4 Trillion in 2013, Upward Trend to ContinueUN Reports FDI Hit $1.4 Trillion in 2013, Upward Trend to Continue

UN Reports FDI Hit $1.4 Trillion in 2013, Upward Trend to Continue

11 years ago

Global foreign direct investment is up and expected to rise over the next three years, driven mainly by stronger economies…

Bangladesh Receives $600 Million to Improve Rural Electricity SupplyBangladesh Receives $600 Million to Improve Rural Electricity Supply

Bangladesh Receives $600 Million to Improve Rural Electricity Supply

11 years ago

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

Building a Better Data RevolutionBuilding a Better Data Revolution

Building a Better Data Revolution

11 years ago

New technologies like mobile phones and tablets are helping revolutionize data collection, but ensuring data quality remains critical. Survey Solutions—a…

India in a Strong Position to Tap Global GrowthIndia in a Strong Position to Tap Global Growth

India in a Strong Position to Tap Global Growth

11 years ago

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

Measuring Wealth to Track SustainabilityMeasuring Wealth to Track Sustainability

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 ChangeCentral Asian Countries Pledge Action on Climate Change

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

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 PovertyMyanmar’s Opportunity to Double Rice Export and Reduce Poverty

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

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…