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COP21 CLIMATE CONFERENCE

World Bank to Help Countries Deliver on Climate Commitments

With the passing of a global agreement at COP21 in Paris, countries are stepping up their action on climate change to meet the ambition of the agreement. The World Bank Group is working with countries to help meet their Paris commitments and finalizing a Climate Change Action Plan to further integrate climate change into operations.Read More »

Beirut, Lebanon. © Dominic Chavez/World Bank

TRADE AND COMPETITIVENESS

Which Cities Are the Most Competitive?

A new report highlights competitive cities around the world, what they look like, and why competitiveness is essential for jobs and growth.

Infographic: Live Long and Prosper? Aging in East Asia Pacific

DEMOGRAPHICS

East Asia Aging Faster than Any Region in History

East Asia’s graying population could lead to a steep drop in the size of its workforce and a sharp increase in public spending.

What's New

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Climate Innovation Center to Spur Green Growth in Vietnam

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$50 Million Grant to Chad within a New Partnership Framework

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Madagascar: $55 Million to Improve Public Finance

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Central Europe: Improving Equity in Education

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A Plan to Spur Climate Resilient Infrastructure in Africa

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Finding the Right Mix of Labor Regulations

Blogs

Will India leapfrog toward universal health coverage?

Somil Nagpal

Unlocking climate finance for renewable energy in South Asia

Keisuke Iyadomi

Migrant or refugee: What’s in a name?

Xavier Devictor

Why data was crucial to Burkina Faso’s first election since uprising

Liz Carolan

IDA: World Bank's Fund
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Highlights

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Papua New Guinea: Reading for a Brighter Future

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Living on the Edge: Saving West Africa Coastal Assets

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Palestine: Improving Teaching Quality in Schools

DATA

In a study of 137 countries, on average, firms reported that 14% of public transactions, such as dealing with utilities, permits, licenses, and taxes, involved the request of a gift or informal payment — a bribe. The Enterprise Surveys program collects data directly from firms to study an economy’s private sector.
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