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Children sing songs at a youth center in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. © Dominic Chavez/World Bank

End Poverty

World Bank Thanks Partners for Record Support

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim thanked the global coalition of developed and developing countries that committed a record $52 billion for the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, the International Development Association (IDA). “We are deeply appreciative of the extraordinary efforts made by countries, many of which are facing their own economic challenges, to stretch to help the poorest,” he said. Read More »

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Cyclone Phailan. © NASA

World Bank Live

How India Weathered a Category 4 Cyclone

Learn how preparation paid off when Cyclone Phailan struck India. Chat live with a Bank expert Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET/14:00 GMT.

Soil erosion caused by flooding and cyclones puts coastal communities in Bangladesh at risk. © Mahfuzul Hasan Bhuiyan/World Bank

GENDER

Giving Women Better Odds in Disasters

Women are much more likely than men to be killed in natural disasters. New research aims at improving their chances of survival.

What's New

ARTICLE

Indonesia: Slower Growth, High Risks

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World Bank Revises 2013 Growth Projection for Russia

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World Bank to Support More Efficient Transport in Vietnam

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$175 Million to Accelerate State Highway Development in India

Release

World Bank Funds Climate-Resilient Roadwork in Mozambique

Release

New Country Partnership Strategy for Mexico

Release

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Rejuvenating the Workforce

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Multimedia

From Dakar to Paris: Gourmet Products Sustainably Produced in Senegal

What Can You Buy for 1 Dollar?

Solar Power in Mongolia

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Data

Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people)

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Results

Country

The Maldives

A Development Success Story

The country has impressive improvements in health and education with a life expectancy of 74.8 and a literacy rate of 98.4%.

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Topics

Transport

Transportation Drives Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction

World Bank investments have facilitated more efficient trade and enhanced human development by greater mobility.

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Projects

Armenia

Early Education, Brighter Future

The project has put 6,300 children in school to increase readiness levels and preschool enrollment among Armenia’s poorest communities.

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Publications

Food Price Watch

Prices Decline but Remain High as Weather Concerns Increase

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Events & Consultations

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blogs

Cleaning Up One
of the World's Most Polluted Places

Guy Hutton

Efforts to Protect Tropical Forests Take
a Big Step Forward —
and Money Awaits

Ken Andrasko

Anniversary of New Delhi Attack Reminds Us that Tackling Violence Is Urgent

Jeni Klugman

'When the Tide Goes Out, You See Who's Naked'

Cara Santos Pianesi

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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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