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New Scorecard Drives Action for Development Impact
Discover the progress of our work in the most critical development areas in the new World Bank Group Scorecard.
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Latest Regional Economic Outlooks and Trends
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Watch the 2024 World Bank Group Annual Meetings
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Global Poverty Reduction Slows to Near Standstill
International Development Association (IDA) : A Catalyst for Development
Data for Development
Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
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692 million
people lived below the $2.15 per day poverty line in 2024.
Source: World Bank (2024), Poverty and Inequality Platform. pip.worldbank.org
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$2.4 trillion
in economic, environment and health benefits can be generated by 2040 if we shift 10% of the most distortive agricultural subsidies to green innovations.
Source: World Bank (2022), Repurposing Agricultural Policies and Support
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50%
of women are in the labor force vs. 80% for men. Since 1990, women have not seen their participation in the labor force increase.
Source: World Bank Group Gender Data Portal
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1.2 billion
young people in developing countries will reach working age over the next decade. Yet only about 420 million jobs are expected to be created.
Source: World Bank
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Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024
Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024
This flagship World Bank report provides the first post-pandemic global assessment of poverty and shared prosperity.
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Implementation Gaps Hinder Business Climate in 50 Economies
Implementation Gaps Hinder Business Climate in 50 Economies
The World Bank's inaugural Business Ready report finds that implementation gaps are hindering the business climate in 50 economies and provides a roadmap for change.
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EMPOWERING PEOPLE & COUNTRIES TO MAKE PROGRESS
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The Role of Private Capital in Shaping a Sustainable Future in Latin America and the Caribbean
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South Asia: Collaborating for Climate Resilience through Hydromet and Early Warning Systems
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Improving Food Security, Protecting Local Livelihoods, and Strengthening Pest Control Systems in South Sudan
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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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123.2 million
people supported with enhanced resilience to climate risks
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142.4 million
people benefited from improved access to transportation
Explore Development Stories From Around the World
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Keeping Score: Measuring Impact in Development
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Providing Access to Electricity to 300 Million People in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030
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Faces of Resilience: Standing Strong in the Central African Republic
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