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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Domestic Violence ‘an Outrage,’ Kim Says

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said domestic violence should be considered a public issue and a major development challenge. He called for a renewed sense of urgency and a clearer understanding of the remaining obstacles to gender equality. Read More »

Video: South Sudan: Providing Health Services in Difficult Conditions. © World Bank

CONFLICT-AFFECTED STATES

Delivering Results in Difficult Conditions

Amid fighting in South Sudan, a health care project is providing critical services to women and children.

World Bank green bonds support energy-efficient mass transit systems in Colombia. © Allaeddin Twebi/World Bank

Climate Change

Growing the Green Bond Market

Green bonds give investors an innovative way of supporting mass transit and clean energy.

What's New

Article

In Latin America, Parents’ Income Determines Children’s Earnings

Release

Philippines: Bangsamoro Development Plan Kicks Off

Article

Latin America Accounts for More Than 30% of World’s Homicides

Article

Strengthening Ties with Civil Society in Tajikistan

Article

A New Role for Civil Society in Yemen

Article

Telecenters Link Malawi’s Rural Areas to the Modern World

Article

Egypt: Work for Men and Women around Luxor Helps Fill Jobs Gap

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Multimedia

Philippines: Fostering Peaceful Communities

Optimizing Indonesia's Main Seaport

Apps and Clubs: Navigating (Night)life in Dakar

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Data

Rural population (% of total population)

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Results

Country

Jordan

Building Resilience, Sustainability

With World Bank support, the Jordanian government has been working toward reform of subsidies and the social protection system.

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Topics

Mining

Reform Focuses on Good Governance, Inclusive Growth

The World Bank promotes policies and programs around mining that improve transparency and environmental performance.

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Projects

Panama

Improving Mother and Child Health in Rural Areas

More than 203,000 people gained access to basic health care between 2008 and June 2013 with the help of mobile health teams.

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Publications

Food Price Watch

Prices Decline at a Slower Pace;
Focus on Food Loss and Waste

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Events & Consultations

Webcast

The Data Revolution Is Here: How Is Open Data Changing the Private Sector?

March 10, 3-5 p.m./20:00-22:00 GMT

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blogs

On the Abraham Path: How Hiking in Palestine Creates Jobs for Women and Youth

Stefanie Ridenour

Three Changes to the Conversation on Service Delivery

Shanta Devarajan

Why Discrimination?

Rasmus Heltberg

Which Country Has the Highest Proportion of Women in Parliament?

Leila Rafei

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Resources

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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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