AI synergy: Letting local realities guide global AI innovation toward impact.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be global in its reach—but its impact is deeply local.
New data tools enhance the development effectiveness of tourism investment.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )A World Bank-Visa collaboration analyzes credit card spending to collect better data for sustainable tourism development
The hidden jobs engine: unleashing the potential of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )A common misunderstanding persists about job creation in Africa. Many envision cities as the epicenters of economic opportunity.
Extreme weather and nature loss: can the private sector be part of the infrastructure solution?
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )The need is clear, but finding the money to invest in and pay for such projects remains the major challenge for emerging markets and developing economies facing serious fiscal constraints.
From case challenge to innovation lab: Youth-led solutions for bridging the digital divide.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Through collaboration, innovative thinking, and strategic partnerships, young people can shape the future of digital development.
Greening West African Soils
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )The path to achieving a resilient agri-food sector to enhance food and nutrition security (FNS) stands at a crossroad in the West Africa region.
Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania nominated as next director of WHO African Region.
Stories & Blogs WHO – Africa (News )The Special Session by Member States of the WHO African Region to elect the next Regional Director was agreed upon and organized following the sudden and untimely death of Regional Director-elect, Dr Faustine Ndugulile in November 2024.
Sharing waters, transforming futures: CIWA's action for a climate-resilient Africa
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )In Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 90% of surface water crosses national boundaries, no country can secure its water future alone.
Turning the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into a reality for small and mid-sized businesses in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (Blog )The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised to serve as Africa's gateway to economic transformation. AfCFTA is already proving to be a pivotal force in reshaping the economic landscape of Africa.
Global leaders reaffirm commitment to WHO with at least US$ 170 million raised at World Health Assembly 2025 pledging event.
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )World leaders pledged at least an additional US$ 170 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) at a high-level pledging event.