Is the great inflation scare over?
The great inflation scare of the post-pandemic era has been driven by adverse shocks over the past few years. While risks remain, World Bank experts outline reasons for cautious optimism that things will change in 2024.
We need to change the way we support refugees – now!
World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde and UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grande outline a concrete approach to rethink how countries and world leaders respond to refugee crises.
International Debt Report 2023
The World Bank's latest International Debt Report marks 50 years of vital insights into global debt. Discover why debt transparency is key to the economic growth of low- and middle-income countries.
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Food Security
Food security is defined when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
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Climate Change
Climate change, poverty, and inequality are the defining issues of our age. The World Bank is the biggest multilateral funder of climate investments in developing countries.
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World Bank Data
The Open Data site is designed to make World Bank data easy to find, download, and use. All of the data found here can be used free of charge with minimal restrictions.
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Evolution Roadmap
The World Bank, led by its Board and shareholders, has embarked on a process to evolve its Vision and Mission, Operating Model, and Financial Capacity, as detailed in the Evolution Roadmap.
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