Financial Sector Development
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EXPLORE FINANCIAL SECTOR FOCUS AREAS
INVESTING IN
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FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
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BY THE NUMBERS: FINANCIAL SECTOR
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WB_FINDEX_ACCOUNT_T_D
Account ownership
Percentage
WB_FINDEX_FIACCOUNT_T_D
Have bank or similar financial institution account. % of people who have an account
Percentage
WB_WDI_FS_AST_PRVT_GD_ZS
Domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP)
Percentage of GDP
WB_WDI_IC_FRM_BNKS_ZS
Firms using banks to finance investment (% of firms)
Percentage of Firms
WB_WDI_VC_IDP_NWDS
Internally displaced persons, new displacement associated with disasters (number of cases)
Number of cases
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
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PUBLICATION
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Finance and Prosperity 2024
Emerging markets and developing economies face dual challenges of poverty and climate change. Among lower-income countries with high financial risks, nearly 70% are not prepared to handle financial stress. Explore key data in the Finance Prosperity report.
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PUBLICATION
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A Toolkit for Corporate Workouts
This Toolkit reviews corporate restructuring procedures, recognizing one size does not fit all. Global experience shows effective regimes must reflect domestic realities, especially each jurisdiction’s institutional and regulatory frameworks, for practical application and successful outcomes.
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THE LATEST IN FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
Explore key World Bank resources showcasing our work in the financial sector.
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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IN FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
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Finance for Development Umbrella Program (F4D)
Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)
Financial Sector Advisory Program (FSAC)
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The latest news, stories, data, and more from across the World Bank Group on pressing development issues.
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Media Contact
Paul Clare
pclare@worldbankgroup.org
OUR PARTNERS
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The Bank supports countries in building capable, transparent, and accountable institutions.
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