An updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment estimates that as of 31 December 2024, the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is $524 billion over the next decade.

Reconstruction and recovery needs in Gaza are estimated to require $53 billion, according to the Gaza & West Bank Interim ...

In the serene village of Kalmadu Nagar, nestled in the Kilinochchi district of Northern Sri Lanka, the Kalmadu Kulam ...

MDBs called for stronger collaboration among national governments, private partners, and the international donor community to bridge the funding gap and advance road safety initiatives worldwide.

Today, Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga signed a groundbreaking new co-financing partnership. The Full Mutual Reliance Framework (FMRF), the ...

The next 25 years could prove decisive in determining whether the world’s 26 poorest countries progress to middle-income status. Home to more than 40 percent of people struggling on less than $2.15 a ...

WASHINGTON, February 18, 2025 - The World Bank today approved $170 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Chad improve connectivity, logistics, and value chains with ...

Since 2023, the Burkina Faso Hydromet Project has supported the installation of 9,700 farmer rain gauges to help rural communities better manage their crop years. With a total $33 million budget, the ...

The assessment includes contributions from the African Development Bank. WRI also launches Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, supporting 11 African cities in building climate resilience. NAIROBI, ...

The Zambia Poverty and Equity Assessment highlights the need for stronger, inclusive growth to reduce poverty. Mining and energy transition minerals offer key opportunities, but structural barriers ...

The Gambia Circular Economy Diagnostic focuses on uncovering circular economy opportunities within the tourism sector. It offers a detailed analysis aimed at identifying both opportunities and gaps in ...

MBABANE, February 19, 2025 – The World Bank and the Government of Eswatini launched a new review highlighting ways to make fiscal policy in Eswatini more efficient and effective. The Eswatini Public ...