Discover how World Bank support is creating jobs, reducing poverty, and driving inclusive growth across East Asia and Pacific ...

Zambia’s rich biodiversity and extensive network of protected areas make it one of Africa’s most important conservation hubs.

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga addressed the press at the 2025 Spring Meetings Opening Press Conference.

This two-part policy brief series traces the development and reform of law in India related to three critical areas that ...

Efforts to conduct comprehensive assessments of agricultural policies globally involve various methodologies and ...

This brief is the first in a series of several companion pieces that assess the state of the business environment in 27 ...

This research analyzes the evolution of maternity and paternity leave across the world, covering 190 countries over 52 years. The data show striking differences both within and between countries in ...

This Brief examines the challenges in implementing laws protecting women’s land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa. While some progress has been made in enacting legal protections, remaining discriminatory ...

Family law has witnessed significant global progress over the past 50 years: Since 1970, 600 million women have gained ...

Africa is in the midst of a power crisis. Despite abundant low-carbon, a low-cost energy resource, Africa faces chronic ...

The paper examines the social protection response to the COVID-19 pandemic across 76 emerging and developing economies (EDEs) ...

This study delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by Côte d’Ivoire students in technical and vocational education and ...