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Flagship Afghan Rural Program Lays Strong Foundation for the Future

The azan sounds from the village mosque as people gather for the noontime prayer. Shir Khan, 39, leaves off working on his crops and...

Supporting Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Fiscal Consolidation and Long-Term Economic Transformation

Kazakhstan’s 2050 Strategy envisages a radical restructuring of the government and the economy by 2050 and recognizes that “the era of the hydrocarbon economy...

Global Economy to Edge Up to 3.1 percent in 2018 but Future Potential Growth a Concern

The World Bank forecasts global economic growth to edge up to 3.1 percent in 2018 after a much stronger-than-expected 2017, as the recovery in...

Afghanistan: Girls’ Enrollment in Schools Increases with New Facilities

KHOST CITY – It is early morning and girls in their black dresses and white scarves are lined up neatly in the school yard...

Road Deaths and Injuries Hold Back Economic Growth in Developing Countries

A new World Bank study, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, finds that reducing road traffic deaths and injuries could result in substantial long-term income gains...

Teaching Digital Dividends

As the digital revolution unfolds, how can awareness for the opportunities digital technology offers increase? How can basic information on digital features, and ways...

Supporting Ethiopia’s Pro-Poor Public Expenditure to Ensure Equitable Growth

Although Ethiopia has succeeded at improving the delivery of basic services to its rapidly growing population—and met a number of universal development markers for...

Risk and Capital Requirements for Infrastructure Investment in Emerging Market and Developing Economies

Mobilizing private investment in infrastructure will be key to increase growth and resilience in developing countries. Well-planned infrastructure can raise potential output growth and...

New World Bank-Financed Project to Unlock Tourism Potential of Uttar Pradesh, India

A $40 million project, to India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh (UP), was approved by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors today to...

XL Africa: Accelerating Africa’s Digital Start-Ups

Chika Uwazie, 29, is the dynamic and successful founder of a company providing payroll solutions to Nigerian businesses. She is one of 20 top...

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Secure Seas, Prosperous Future: The Vision Behind AMAN-25

The AMAN (Urdu word for "peace") exercise series, initiated...

South Africa’s G20 Presidency for 2025: A Catalyst for Energy Investment in Africa

South Africa can leverage its G20 presidency to advocate...

Fiscal Rules and Budgetary Discipline in Developing Countries

Developing countries face a constant juggling act when it...

Wings of War: The Indian Army’s Push for Aerial Dominance Through Helicopter Modernisation

In the unforgiving terrain of Ladakh, where sub-zero temperatures...

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