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What Climate Change Will Mean for the Poor

Poor residents of coastal cities and low-lying islands are among the most vulnerable to climate change and the least able to adapt, according to a new report on the likely impacts of current and future warming across Africa and Asia.
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Sustainable Development

Mapping the Renewable Energy Revolution

Maps developed with rich, nationwide data will allow nine countries to assess their potential for solar, wind, biomass, and small hydro power.
Global Economy

Less Volatile But Slower Growth Seen

Hard data so far this year point to a global economy that is slowly getting back on its feet. However, the recovery remains hesitant and uneven, says the June 2013 edition of Global Economic Prospects.
Latin America and the Caribbean

Accelerating Shared Prosperity in
Latin America

In 2011, for the first time ever, more Latin Americans were part of the middle class than living in poverty. Countries could further raise living standards by adopting equity-oriented policies, says report.
- Report: Shifting Gears to Accelerate
  Shared Prosperity
- Video: Latin America's new middle class
Nutrition

World Bank Boosts Nutrition Funding

Hundreds of millions of children worldwide are malnourished, stunting not only their growth but also their future potential. The World Bank Group is nearly tripling its support for nutrition programs to $600 million.

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World Bank Managing Director Caroline Anstey Remarks at the UN Security Council Meeting on Fragile States and Natural Resources

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International Community Urged to Fulfill Commitments to Yemen

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India, World Bank Sign $216 Million Agreement for Improving Road Travel in Kerala

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World Bank President Jim Yong Kim’s Statement on the Independent Panel Review of Doing Business

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World Bank Group and Partners Provide $1.25 Million to Support Job Creation in Egypt

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Hackathon Explores Innovative Solutions to Overcome Violence Against Women in Nepal

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Events & Consultations

Webcast

Amartya Sen: Why Is China Ahead of India?

June 20, Washington, D.C. and online

The Nobel laureate will speak at World Bank headquarters. Watch live at 11 a.m. ET!

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Blogs

Solving the Transparency Equation for Businesses

"Corporate transparency and accountability are ... important components in the effort to fully unlock the potential impact of the private sector on development." — Benjamin Herzberg, June 18

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Women Key to Economic Growth
Removing barriers to financing. can help overcome the gender gap and unleash economic growth. Watch Video »

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Kosovo

Moving Toward European Integration

Kosovo has weathered the euro crisis fairly well, with growth rates consistently above those in neighboring countries and strong fiscal fundamentals.

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Water

Water Resources in a Changing Climate

Climate change will increase extreme weather events and have a profound impact on economies, health, lives, and livelihoods. The poorest will suffer most.

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Sanitation

Philippines: Sewerage and Sanitation for Over 3 Million

The project delivered improved services with more and better treatment plants, trucks for pumping out septage, and safe disposal of treated septage.

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