What works for women at work
Stories & Blogs World BankMar 07, 2025(Blog )Across the globe, I’ve met countless men and women driven by the conviction that when policies work for women, societies move forward. Here is a world tour of policies that are opening the gates to greater economic empowerment of women. For the benefit of
Mauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases.
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaFeb 14, 2025(News )Mauritania has witnessed a significant decline in leprosy cases since thanks to sustained efforts that have led to improvements in prevention, detection and treatment.
Angola vaccinates over 1 million people as it bolsters cholera outbreak control efforts
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaFeb 11, 2025(News )More than 1 million people have been vaccinated in the three hardest-hit provinces in a five-day campaign to complement the ongoing public health measures to halt the spread of the infectious disease.
Data protection in development: Where are we headed?
Stories & Blogs World BankFeb 06, 2025(News )Digitalization is reshaping economies worldwide, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and better access to public and private services.
Enhancing Cyber Resilience in Developing Countries
Stories & Blogs World BankJan 29, 2025(Results Brief )Between 2014 and 2024, the World Bank supported 64 countries worldwide in building the foundations of cyber resilience.
Rebuilding Somalia: Renewing Social Contract in a Fragile State Amidst Revenue Challenges
Stories & Blogs World BankNov 22, 2024(News )Efforts to enhance revenue show promising signs, with projections indicating an increase in the domestic revenue-to-GDP ratio to 4.5% by 2030
New Education Initiative to Support Sudanese Schools and Ensure Learning Continuity for Nearly Four Million Children
Stories & Blogs World BankNov 21, 2024(News )A new World Bank-supported program aims to ensure educational continuity for nearly four million students across Sudan.
UNIDO, African Union, and Ethiopian Government Unite in Global Call to Action for a ‘World Without Hunger’
Stories & Blogs UNIDONov 08, 2024(News )The conference marked the beginning of a new and intensified stage of global action to end hunger once and for all.
African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaOct 31, 2024(News )Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent.
South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaOct 30, 2024(News )A total of 50 suspected cases with six confirmed cases were reported among refugees, returnees and the host community as of 28 October 2024.