FINANCIAL CRISIS Bank President Zoellick on World Economy Bank President Robert Zoellick discusses the world economy, lessons from the financial crisis and imbalances between the US and China in a video interview with the Financial Times. CLIMATE CHANGE US Senator John Kerry Urges Fast Action on Climate Change in World Bank Speech Kerry: '...We cannot ignore the reality that our planet is currently hurtling toward irreversible and catastrophic climate change.' Video l Speech l Photos FINANCIAL CRISIS Remittances to Fall Less than Expected in 2009 Flows of migrant workers’ earnings to developing countries are likely to reach $317 billion despite the economic crisis, but significant risks to this source of income lay ahead. INFRASTRUCTURE Transforming Africa’s Infrastructure Africa needs $93 billion to improve infrastructure, with increased investment in energy, transport, information and communications technology, and water, according to a new report. More

World Bank Reform November 17, 2009—Bank Board endorses new access-to-information policy.	Financial Crisis Recovery Emerging
	Food Crisis New Food Initiative
	Climate Change Bank Group's Role

South Asia Rebounds "Despite this overall positive story, the dispersion of growth in South Asia is widening." Eliana Cardoso | Nov 18

Africa Can End Poverty CGAP Microfinance CGAP Technology Climate Change Development Marketplace End Poverty in South Asia E. Asia & Pacific on the Rise EduTech - ICT & Education Financial Crisis Governance Matters Growth and Crisis Inside the Web People Move People, Spaces, Deliberation Private Sector Development World Bank Meetings Center Youthink Blog

UN Climate Change Conference, Copenhagen, Dec 7-18 East Asia Economic Update Online Chat with Ivailo Izvorski and Vikram Nehru H1N1 and Strengthening Health Systems Online Chat with Keith Hansen Environment Strategy 2010 Consultation, Oct 1, 2009-Feb 15, 2010 Disclosure of Information: Policy Paper (pdf) | Website Conferences | Consultations & Discussions | Speak Outs

Ethiopia: Judicial System

ICT and new management systems are reducing backlogs by speeding up case resolutions, with IDA's help.

Business

• Doing Business
• Business Center Website
• Monthly Operational Summary
• International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

Civil Society

• Civil Society Website
• Grants
• Recently Disclosed Documents (Infoshop)

Governments

• Financing & Risk Management Products
• Client Connection
• Treasury
• IDA @ Work

Investors

• Socially Responsible Investments
• Debt Securities
• IFC's Syndication and Resource Mobilization
• Investment Guarantee Services
• Foreign Direct Investment Network (FDI.net)

Job Seekers

• Jobs Website
• Young Professionals Program
• Consultants at the Bank
• Consultants for World Bank Operational Work (eConsultant)
• World Bank Scholarships
• Junior Professional Associates Program
• Staff Profiles: Who We Are, What We Do

Journalists

• Online Media Briefing Center
  (Embargoed news for accredited journalists only)
  Login | Register
• News Room
• Broadcast & Multimedia
• Experts
• Media Contacts
• Issue Briefs

New Visitors

• Discover the Bank
• Frequently Asked Questions
• 10 Things You Never Knew
• Visit Us
• Learn More About Us

Parliamentarians

• Website
• Guide to the World Bank
• Q & A
• IDA at Work
• Parliamentary Organizations Worldwide

Youth and Schools

• Youthink! Site
  En | Es | Fr | Cn
• For Teachers
• For Kids