By Clare Nuttall in Glasgow Economies long touted as the next wave of global growth engines have largely failed to deliver on that promise over the past quarter century, according to a new World Bank ...

The new plan took effect from the start of 2026 and will continue for about five years, focusing on sectors that generate ...

World Bank President Ajay Banga has reaffirmed the World Bank’s strong commitment to supporting Odisha’s development journey through technical assistance, policy advisory services, and financial ...

The World Bank has approved $50 million to expand solar-powered agricultural solutions in Nigeria and five other African ...

The world's population growth tells two stories: in many countries populations are aging, while in others, populations are getting younger. Projections show most countries will likely see shrinking ...

WASHINGTON D.C., September 4, 2025 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a 5 billion Norwegian krone-denominated floating rate ...

This event represents a significant advancement in enhancing strategic collaboration aimed at providing innovative and ...

of bonds backed by loans it gave companies across the developing world, part of its efforts to lure more institutional investors to regions where borrowers have a harder time raising cash. The ...

Nigeria obtained $2.6bn in World Bank loans in 2025 to fund key sectors like human capital, digital infrastructure, and ...