World Bank Group Strengthens Procurement Requirements to Support Job Creation, Skills Development.
Stories & Blogs World BankJul 18, 2025(Press Release )The World Bank is strengthening its procurement requirements to help address the jobs challenge in developing countries.
From waste to wealth: circular economy as a catalyst for jobs and sustainability.
Stories & Blogs StatementJul 17, 2025(Statement )“The science is clear. Our economies can no longer rely on the relentless extraction, use and waste of natural resources” said H.E. Mr. Lok Bahadur Thapa, Vice-President of ECOSOC.
Digital technology is unlocking financial inclusion
Stories & Blogs World BankJul 17, 2025(Blog )Mobile phones and the internet are revolutionizing financial inclusion, enabling more people to access and use digital financial services to manage their financial lives.
Mobile-Phone Technology Powers Saving Surge in Developing Economies.
Stories & Blogs World BankJul 15, 2025(Press release )Number of Adults Using Accounts to Save Rises at Fastest Clip in a Decade.
Kenya’s Digital Leap for a Fairer Future.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 25, 2025(Story )Kenya is quickly emerging as one of Africa’s digital frontrunners, with technology driving innovation, service delivery, and economic growth across the country.
Digital technology – A game changer for Ghana’s agricultural input distribution.
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 21, 2025(Blog )Delivering free or subsidized agricultural inputs to smallholder farmers in Ghana has always been a challenge—especially during emergencies, when speed is of essence
From case challenge to innovation lab: Youth-led solutions for bridging the digital divide.
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 15, 2025(Blog )Through collaboration, innovative thinking, and strategic partnerships, young people can shape the future of digital development.
Extreme weather and nature loss: can the private sector be part of the infrastructure solution?
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 13, 2025(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.
New data tools enhance the development effectiveness of tourism investment.
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 08, 2025(Blog )A World Bank-Visa collaboration analyzes credit card spending to collect better data for sustainable tourism development
AI synergy: Letting local realities guide global AI innovation toward impact.
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 01, 2025(Blog )Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be global in its reach—but its impact is deeply local.