Governance & Institutions Umbrella Program (G&I)
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November 3, 2025Overcoming the middle-income trap: Why institutions matter
Strong, adaptive institutions are the backbone of sustained economic growth. This blog discusses how middle-income countries can build state capacity, earn public trust, and foster innovation.
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November 14, 2025Data analytics against corruption: Advancing accountability in public spending
Identifying and preventing corruption in public spending through manual reviews or handling complaints can be costly and may not be comprehensive. The Governance Risk Assessment System (GRAS) harnesses advanced data analytics to detect patterns of fraud, collusion, and corruption. This blog discusses how it is evolving to be suitable for use in varied contexts.
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April 3, 2025Harnessing data to transform justice systems
Court cases generate vast amounts of data. With electronic case management, virtual courtrooms, and e-filing, massive databases are now created. Despite its potential to improve the administration of justice, this data is largely underutilized. This blog discusses a three-step framework to unlock the potential of judicial data.
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October 24, 2024Addressing the expectation gap through GovTech
To meet the increased demands from citizens the GovTech and Public Sector Innovation Global Program–is helping governments deliver smarter, simpler, and more responsive services. In supporting this Program, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) of Switzerland plays a pivotal role as donor and partner.
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September 04, 2024Improving public sector governance is vital for Montenegro's EU membership
Improving public sector governance is a crucial part of the World Bank’s partnership with the EU on supporting a range of development initiatives in Montenegro.
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September 11, 2024Four innovative ways the World Bank is fighting corruption
The World Bank’s work has evolved to address the growing complexity of corruption. Read about four main approaches to this work in this blog.
