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Mandela at his home in Johannesburg in 2005. © Caroline Suzman/World Bank

NELSON MANDELA, 1918-2013

Remembering Nelson Mandela

“The world has lost a man who brought a rainbow of possibilities to a country that was segregated into black and white. But his gifts to humankind remain with us,” said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. “We are humbled by his leadership. We are inspired by his commitment to reconciliation. He showed us that fundamental change is possible and must be pursued when the freedom and well-being of people are at stake.” Read More »

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim speaks with parliamentarians in Tokyo. © Ken Katsurayama/World Bank

Health

Universal Coverage Targets Announced

World Bank, World Health Organization set new targets on progress toward universal health coverage.

Video: Bringing Water for Greater Prosperity in the Senegal River Basin © World Bank

Africa

Fighting Drought, Building Resilience

$228.5 million project marks new push to alleviate water scarcity, improve farming in four countries.

What's New

Release

President Kim Responds to Concerns on Private Sector Investments

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Inter-American Development Bank Makes Funding More Transparent

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Mali: Funds to Boost Infrastructure, Productivity, Resiliency

Article

Affordable Housing Brings Hope for Low-Income Egyptians

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$390 Million for Secondary and Higher Education in Bangladesh

Article

How Climate Change Will Reshape Agriculture in Eastern Europe

Release

Colombian President Meets with Multilateral Organization Officials

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Multimedia

More Trade in Laos = More Jobs,
Less Poverty

I Want to Stay HIV-Free

Jobs, Clean Water, and Education:
The World Bank's Fund for the Poorest

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Data

Urban population (% of total)

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Results

Country

Nigeria

Transforming Development

The World Bank focuses on three themes to transform and diversify Nigeria’s economy: improving governance, maintaining non-oil growth, and promoting human development.

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Topics

Financial Inclusion

Meeting the Needs of the Unbanked

The World Bank Group takes a comprehensive approach to promoting financial inclusion among the 2.5 billion adults who lack access to formal financial services.

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Projects

Brazil

Protecting the Amazon Rainforest

Brazil is reversing the rate of deforestation and increasing the number of hectares in protected areas in the Amazon basin.

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Publications

Food Price Watch

Prices Decline but Remain High as Weather Concerns Increase

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Events & Consultations

Live Chat

Devastation Averted: How India Weathered Cyclone Phailin

Dec. 10, 9-10 a.m. ET/14:00-15:00 GMT

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blogs

Safe Food for Thought for the Holiday Season

Juergen Vogele

New Funding to Expand Carbon Finance
in Low-Income Countries

Brice Jean Marie Quesnel

South-South Migration: Foreign Workers in Malaysia

Çaðlar Özden

Why I’m More Optimistic than Ever about Biodiversity Conservation

Valerie Hickey

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Resources

Client Connection Parliamentarians Access to Information Financing and Risk Management

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World Bank Bonds

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World Bank Annual Report 2013

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End Poverty, Boost Shared Prosperity

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Mapping for Results

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Countries Look to 2015

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