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Mandela at his home in Johannesburg in 2005. © Caroline Suzman/World Bank

NELSON MANDELA, 1918-2013

Remembering Nelson Mandela

“The world has lost a man who brought a rainbow of possibilities to a country that was segregated into black and white. But his gifts to humankind remain with us,” said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. “We are humbled by his leadership. We are inspired by his commitment to reconciliation. He showed us that fundamental change is possible and must be pursued when the freedom and well-being of people are at stake.” Read More »

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim speaks with parliamentarians in Tokyo. © Ken Katsurayama/World Bank

Health

Universal Coverage Takes Leadership

Multi-country study finds that universal health coverage not only improves health but also promotes economic growth.

Video: Bringing Water for Greater Prosperity in the Senegal River Basin © World Bank

Africa

Fighting Drought, Building Resilience

$228.5 million project marks new push to alleviate water scarcity, improve farming in four countries.

What's New

Article

Affordable Housing Brings Hope for Low-Income Egyptians

Release

$390 Million for Secondary and Higher Education in Bangladesh

Article

How Climate Change Will Reshape Agriculture in Eastern Europe

Release

Colombian President Meets with Multilateral Organization Officials

Release

Women in Bhutan: Addressing the Gender Gap in Happiness

Article

From Transparent Budgets to Shared Prosperity

Article

Strong Policy Framework Needed
for Solar Power

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Multimedia

More Trade in Laos = More Jobs,
Less Poverty

I Want to Stay HIV-Free

Jobs, Clean Water, and Education:
The World Bank's Fund for the Poorest

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Data

Agricultural land (% of land area)

Data from World Bank

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Results

Country

Nigeria

Transforming Development

The World Bank focuses on three themes to transform and diversify Nigeria’s economy: improving governance, maintaining non-oil growth, and promoting human development.

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Topics

Financial Inclusion

Meeting the Needs of the Unbanked

The World Bank Group takes a comprehensive approach to promoting financial inclusion among the 2.5 billion adults who lack access to formal financial services.

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Projects

Brazil

Protecting the Amazon Rainforest

Brazil is reversing the rate of deforestation and increasing the number of hectares in protected areas in the Amazon basin.

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Publications

Food Price Watch

Prices Decline but Remain High as Weather Concerns Increase

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Events & Consultations

Live Chat

Devastation Averted: How India Weathered Cyclone Phailin

Dec. 10, 9-10 a.m. ET/14:00-15:00 GMT

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blogs

Why I’m More Optimistic than Ever about Biodiversity Conservation

Valerie Hickey

Getting Health Right: An Impact Evaluation in the Philippines

Aliza Marcus

Do Our Minds Play Tricks on Us?

Karla Hoff

The Good News and Bad News on Agriculture and Climate Change

Rachel Kyte

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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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