
The World Needs Radical Debt Transparency
Find out why a recent report calls for a shift from opaque practices to full and timely debt disclosure.
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The Looming Global Debt Disaster

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Slovenia Boosts IDA Contribution by 30 Percent

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New Country Income Classifications
Data for Development
Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
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20 percent
of total employment in many high-income countries is made up of health care jobs.
Source: World Bank Group
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1.2 billion
people worldwide rely on agroforestry systems for their livelihoods.
Source: FAO and UNEP (2020), The State of the World’s Forests
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2.6 billion
people remained offline in 2024, about a third of the world's population.
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 2024
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1 in 10
jobs worldwide came from the tourism industry in 2024.
Source: World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
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Global Economic Prospects, June 2025
Global Economic Prospects, June 2025
The global economy is set for its weakest run since 2008 outside of recessions.
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Commodity Markets Outlook, April 2025
Commodity Markets Outlook, April 2025
This report reveals how global commodity prices are expected to drop to six-year low by 2026.
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EMPOWERING PEOPLE & COUNTRIES TO MAKE PROGRESS
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The Caribbean Connection: Building Digital Jobs

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Transforming Health Care Access in the Pacific Islands

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Digital Transformation in Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations

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Measuring Our Impact and Progress
Tracking our projects and results is a cornerstone of our work to become more transparent, accountable, and deliver impact that changes lives.
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221.8 million
people directly benefited from social safety net operations
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305.2 million
Students supported with better education
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142.4 million
people benefited from improved access to transportation
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Jobs: The Path to Prosperity
Jobs: The Path to Prosperity
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African Centers of Excellence: 10 Years of Impact
African Centers of Excellence: 10 Years of Impact
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Jobs: The Surest Way to Fight Poverty
Jobs: The Surest Way to Fight Poverty
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