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DIGITAL AND AI

Data and AI

The World Bank Group supports governments in building data infrastructure and AI foundations, strengthening data ecosystems, and scaling cloud, computing, and AI infrastructure—enabling secure governance, innovation, and inclusive digital growth across public and private sectors .
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

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FLAGSHIP REPORT
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Digital Progress and Trends Report: Strengthening AI Foundations
Digital Progress and Trends: Strengthening AI Foundations
The data-driven report outlines how strengthening the "four Cs" can help countries harness AI for jobs, productivity, and inclusive growth.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/dptr2025-ai-foundations
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Global Trends in AI Governance: Evolving Country Approaches
Global Trends in AI Governance: Evolving Country Approaches
As countries navigate this complex landscape, the report highlights the need to encourage innovation by mitigating risks like bias, privacy violations, and lack of transparency, emphasizing the importance of sustainable growth and responsible AI governance.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/a570d81a-0b48-4cac-a3d9-73dff48a8f1a
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What is small AI and why does it matter for developing economies?
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Small AI, big impact: Harnessing artificial intelligence for development
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Everything connected: Building systems to create jobs | The Development Podcast
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/podcast/2025/11/06/building-systems-to-create-jobs-development-podcast
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Digital and AI

The digital economy is creating unprecedented opportunities. The World Bank helps countries around the world make the most of them.

Explore our Digital Investments

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