Atlas of Global Development 2026
Atlas of Global Development 2026
Explore the new Atlas of Global Development 2026—where cutting-edge data and immersive visualizations come together to reveal the insights shaping a better future.
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From Growth to Jobs: Making Industrial Policy Work for South Asia
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From Growth to Jobs: Making Industrial Policy Work for South Asia
Why AI Governance Matters for Central Banks in Developing Economies
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Why AI Governance Matters for Central Banks in Developing Economies
Commodity Prices Forecast to Rise by 16% this Year
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Commodity Prices Forecast to Rise by 16% this Year
OUR PRIORITIES
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Jobs
Why jobs? Because they’re the surest path out of poverty for individuals and communities.
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Mission 300
Mission 300 is connecting homes, communities, and businesses in Africa to electricity , powering growth and expanding opportunity.
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Health Works
Health Works is reaching 1.5 billion people with quality, affordable health services by 2030 — creating jobs and driving economic growth.
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AgriConnect
AgriConnect helps 300 million small-scale farmers build thriving agribusinesses — boosting incomes, feeding more people, and strengthening economies.
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Gender
Unlocking economic opportunity for millions of women through digital access, finance, and jobs.
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Water Forward
Water forward is securing reliable water for over a billion people by 2030, protecting jobs, health and economies that depend on it.
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Data for Development
Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
- digital
40 percent
of ChatGPT’s global traffic came from middle-income countries in mid-2025.
Source: World Bank (2025), Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025
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- prosperity
$741 billion
more was paid in debt service than received in new financing by developing countries.
Source: World Bank (2025), International Debt Report 2025
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- planet
15 percent
of Africa and Latin America’s economic potential is at risk from rising global temperatures.
Source: World Bank Group (2025), Rethinking Resilience: Adapting to a Changing Climate
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Regional Economic Updates
Regional Economic Updates - April 2026
Key macroeconomic trends and developments across six regions.
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World Bank Group Annual Report 2025
World Bank Group Annual Report 2025
Our fiscal year 2025 at a glance, with job creation at the core.
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THE POWER OF PURPOSE
The world’s challenges are bigger than one project, one country, or even one World Bank Group. That’s why we’re pairing 80 years of experience with renewed focus. To move faster. Work smarter. With more partners. And to create jobs that empower people and grow economies.
TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE TRANSFORMING LIVES
Trusted data, insights, and education to help organizations, practitioners, and global leaders deliver impactful policies and projects at scale.
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World Bank Group Academy
One-of-a-kind capacity development and training for next-generation leaders.
World Bank Group Scorecard
Easy-to-understand indicators and data that measure progress and impact.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE & COUNTRIES TO MAKE PROGRESS
- infrastructure
Moving People, Creating Jobs: How Better Transport Drives Opportunity
Infrastructure
- People
Expanding Health Services and Jobs: Transforming Lives Across Continents
People
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Scaling Rural Transformation in the Philippines: Connecting Farmers to Markets, Jobs, and Opportunity
Infrastructure
PARTNER WITH THE WORLD BANK GROUP
We work with local partners and global partners. Because with more resources, we can accomplish more.
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Partnerships
Combining knowledge, experience, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful results and improve lives.
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Project Procurement
Connecting borrowers and suppliers to opportunities that move communities and countries forward.
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