A Decade of Stalled Progress on Reducing Global Gas Flaring
Global progress to reduce gas flaring, the wasteful industry practice of burning natural gas during oil production, has stalled over the last decade. Our 2022 Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report shows that 144 billion cubic meters of gas was flared at upstream oil and gas facilities last year.
Evolution, Challenges, and Policies
Commodity markets are integral to the global economy. This study is the first comprehensive analysis examining market and policy developments for all commodity groups, including energy, metals, and agriculture, over the past century. Read the full report, with a foreword from World Bank Group President David Malpass.
The World Bank and Ukraine
The invasion in Ukraine will have far-reaching economic and social impacts - well beyond the immediate impact it is already having on the lives and livelihoods of those in the country. The World Bank Group continues to coordinate with Ukraine and other development partners to assess these costs and develop a robust response to help the Ukrainian people during this difficult period. Learn more.
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