2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (501+ words) When flooding or erosion cuts access, entire communities can lose income overnight. In a country where most economic activity sits along the shoreline, keeping these roads open is key to driving economic growth and unlocking job opportunities. “The EN1 connects industrial,…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (279+ words) Two-thirds of emerging market and developing economies—and 90 percent of low-income countries—depend on commodity exports, leaving their public finances exposed to the boom-bust swings in global commodity prices. When commodity prices surge, spending typically rises in step; when they…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (793+ words) World Bank Group Cabo Verde 2026 Economic Update: Inter-Island Connectivity for Inclusive Growth - A record-breaking year, but momentum is softening: Real GDP grew 6.3% in 2025, driven by booming tourism and record reserves, but growth is projected to ease to 4.8% in 2026 as spillovers…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (342+ words) The World Bank’s flagship report, " Cities that Work: Realizing the Jobs Potential of MENA’s Cities," examines how cities can become stronger engines of job creation and economic growth across the region. Drawing on a benchmarking exercise covering 615 cities across MENA…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (482+ words) The World Bank plays a critical role in transforming São Tomé and Príncipe's infrastructure by financing the Transport Sector Development and Coastal Protection Project. Although GDP per capita is about $4,222.3, socio-economic vulnerabilities persist. In 2024, 13% of the population lived below the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (603+ words) Because in the coffee‑growing regions of the Dominican Republic, coffee is not just a crop. It is the livelihood of entire communities, and the opportunity to study and live with dignity. Additionally, it is the lever through which Dominican…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (466+ words) EAP's exports now face higher trade restrictions, elevated policy uncertainty, and slowing global growth. And its workers must cope with the growing use of robots, AI, and digital platforms. Download "Jobs" to learn how reforms can expand economic opportunities and…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (471+ words) This readiness was no accident. It reflects years of sustained investment to build one of the most advanced, multi-layered disaster risk-financing systems globally -a journey the World Bank has been part of from the beginning. Over the past decade, the…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (29+ words) The World Bank report Pathways for the Northeast: Productivity, Jobs, and Inclusion outlines how the Brazilian Northeast can unlock its potential by pivoting to a more dynamic growth model....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (11+ words) Consultations for the Burundi Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2026–2031 World Bank...