New Commitments to Scale Up Electricity Access
New Commitments to Scale Up Electricity Access
Seventeen African countries have committed to concrete plans to expand electricity access through our Mission 300 initiative.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/09/24/17-countries-commit-to-concrete-plans-to-scale-up-electricity-access-as-mission-300-expands?intcid=ecr_hp_headerA_en_ext
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The Latest Global Port Performance Trends
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The Latest Global Port Performance Trends
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/09/22/port-performance-varies-across-the-globe-amid-continuing-shocks?intcid=ecr_hp_sidekick1_en_ext
Why Developing Economies Need More Investment
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Why Developing Economies Need More Investment
https://www.worldbank.org/en/research/publication/accelerating-investment?intcid=ecr_hp_sidekick2_en_ext
New World Bank Blockchain Tool Tracks Project Funds
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New World Bank Blockchain Tool Tracks Project Funds
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/09/29/the-world-bank-and-blockchain-a-new-era-of-transparency?intcid=ecr_hp_sidekick3_en_ext
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Together we can create a  world free of poverty on a livable planet
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Data for Development

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2 out of 5
people globally still lack access to safe sanitation.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water/publication/the-global-sanitation-crisis?intcid=ecr_hp_dataA_en_ext
Source: World Bank (2025), The Global Sanitation Crisis: Pathways to Urgent Action
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412 million
children around the world survive on less than $3 a day.
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/ten-years-of-progress-and-challenges--insights-into-global-child?intcid=ecr_hp_dataB_en_ext
Source: World Bank Group and UNICEF (2025), Global, Regional, and Select National Trends in the Progress against Child Poverty
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90 percent
of the world is exposed to poor air quality, degraded land or water stress.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/the-economics-of-a-livable-planet?intcid=ecr_hp_dataC_en_ext
Source: World Bank (2025), Reboot Development: The Economics of a Livable Planet
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$4.46
per person per day was the global average cost of a healthy diet in 2024, in PPP dollars.
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/can-everyone-afford-to-eat-healthy--new-data-show-progress--but-?intcid=ecr_hp_dataD_en_ext
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and World Bank (2025), Cost and Affordability of a Healthy Diet
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
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Global Economic Prospects, June 2025
Global Economic Prospects, June 2025
The global economy is set for its weakest run since 2008 outside of recessions.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/global-economic-prospects
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https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/a2c8fea0-4059-490f-879f-4fda91c67313
The Global Findex Database 2025
The Global Findex Database 2025
The latest data and trends on technology's impact on financial inclusion.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/globalfindex
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Transforming Logistics: The Power of Rail Investment
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/08/28/transforming-logistics-the-power-of-rail-investment
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Accelerating Mozambique’s Pace Towards Universal Energy Access
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/09/02/energy-for-all-accelerating-mozambique-s-pace-towards-universal-energy-access
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Europe and Central Asia: Unlocking Women’s Opportunities
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/07/22/empowerment-in-action-unlocking-women-s-economic-opportunities-in-europe-and-central-asia
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PROTECTION FOR THE POOREST
221.8 million
people directly benefited from social safety net operations
https://scorecard.worldbank.org/en/scorecard/protection-for-the-poorest
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NO LEARNING POVERTY
305.2 million
Students supported with better education
https://scorecard.worldbank.org/en/scorecard/no-learning-poverty
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CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
142.4 million
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https://scorecard.worldbank.org/en/scorecard/connected-communities
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All You Need to Know About Energy Efficiency
All You Need to Know About Energy Efficiency
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/podcast/2025/09/04/energy-efficiency-development-podcast?intcid=ecr_hp_multimediaA_en_ext
Croatia's Extraordinary IDA Journey
Croatia's Extraordinary IDA Journey
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/video/2025/09/08/building-bridges-croatia-s-extraordinary-ida-journey?intcid=ecr_hp_multimediaB_en_ext
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Youth Leading Change in East Asia and Pacific
Youth Leading Change in East Asia and Pacific
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2025/08/18/the-power-of-youth?intcid=ecr_hp_multimediaC_en_ext
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Decade of Impact: IFC's EDGE Green Buildings Program
September 24, 2025
https://www.ifc.org/en/stories/2025/a-decade-of-impact
Decade of Impact: IFC's EDGE Green Buildings Program
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How Nature-Based Tourism Drives Jobs and Growth
September 25, 2025
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/protect-to-prosper-how-nature-based-tourism-drives-jobs-and-growth
How Nature-Based Tourism Drives Jobs and Growth
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Türkiye’s Energy-Efficient Buildings Enhance Lives
September 24, 2025
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/09/24/turkiye-energy-efficient-buildings-bring-savings-security-better-lives
Türkiye’s Energy-Efficient Buildings Enhance Lives
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