Childcare services are critical to empowering women, reducing poverty, and promoting equitable development in West Africa.

Abuja, May 12, 2025 - Nigeria’s macroeconomic situation is improving as a result of sustained reforms according to the latest edition of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report released today. The ...

With 1.2 billion young people in emerging economies reaching working age over the next decade—and only about 420 million jobs expected to be generated—the urgency of finding scalable and sustainable ...

To help China address these challenges, the World Bank approved a $150 million loan in 2019 for the Forest Ecosystem Improvement in the Upper Reaches of Yangtze River Basin Program. Implemented in ...

Shizuoka City is conveniently located about an hour from Tokyo by bullet train, offering not only a magnificent view of Mount Fuji, but also a rich culinary culture featuring fragrant green tea and ...

SAL, May 9, 2025 - The Government of Cabo Verde will host a high-level regional conference on “Empowering Childcare in West Africa: Challenges and Opportunities”, from May 12-14, 2025, at Hilton Cabo ...

SOFIA, May 8, 2025 —The World Bank signed today two Reimbursable Advisory Services Agreements with the Bulgarian government aimed at boosting education and businesses. The signing ceremony took place ...

The World Bank has appointed Ndiamé Diop as the new Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, effective today. In line with the World Bank's efforts to be closer to clients and enhance service ...

The finance ministers have set up and built a truly unique partnership for regional development in the Horn of Africa, one of the most promising parts of the world. The Horn of Africa Initiative ...

The Artificial Intelligence revolution is transforming higher education at an unprecedented pace, offering innovative opportunities to personalize university learning experiences, support professors ...