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to Dominate in Savings, Investment

By 2030, half the global stock of capital will reside in developing countries, compared to less than one-third today, a new report says. Countries in East Asia and Latin America will account for the largest shares.
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Information & Communication Technology

Connecting Across the Pacific Islands

In this far-flung region where Internet access can cost $3,000 a month and getting to a phone booth can mean a three-hour boat ride, mobile phones have sparked a communications revolution – and broadband is coming soon.
World Bank Live

Emerging Markets, Private Equity, and Ending Poverty

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim speaks on how the private sector can help end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity in emerging markets.
China

Doctors on Wheels Bring Quality Care to Rural Residents

In China, rural residents don’t enjoy the same quality of health care as people living in cities. To bridge the gap, doctors now bike to visit patients with chronic diseases — especially the aged — in remote villages.
Europe

Fostering Economic Growth in Romania

New growth agenda boosting prospects as country continues to navigate the ongoing financial crisis.

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World Bank Managing Director Emphasizes Gender and Inclusive Development in Palestinian Territories

Opinion

Tackling Climate Change with a Robust Carbon Price

Opinion

No End to Poverty Without Better Governance

Article

Barcelona, World Bank Agree to Share Knowledge on Urban Technology and Innovation

Article

Indian State Comes to Mexico to Share Experiences about Green Growth and Climate Change

Release

Congo Basin Countries Could Double Cultivated Area While Limiting Pressure on Forests

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Conference

Register Now - ABCDE 2013 on Risk and Vulnerability

Closing Date - May 24

The Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics aims at promoting the exchange of ideas on development economics.

Blogs

The Decline of Development Aid and the Rise of the Diaspora?

"Remittances have risen significantly faster than migrant populations. By 2014 they will surpass half a trillion dollars, four times official development aid."
— David Phillips, May 10

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What will it take to end poverty? People from around the world are telling us what "It Takes" to improve their lives. Watch what they have to say!

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Bangladesh

Economic Growth to Reduce Poverty

In the past decade, the economy of Bangladesh has grown at nearly 6% annually despite frequent natural disasters and the fuel, food and financial crises.

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Health

Mongolia: Better Prepared for Avian and Human Influenza

Computer-based early warning and surveillance systems were among the results of a health project.

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Water & Sanitation

Citizen Feedback Drives Better Water Services in Kenya

In the first two years of the pilot, community groups solicited a total of over 400 complaints on water issues and successfully resolved 97% of them.

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