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Jobs in MENA: How transforming pension systems can boost inclusion, equity, and prosperity

Pension systems globally have faced challenges in fulfilling their commitment to providing adequate financial security for individuals in their old…

8 months ago

A window of opportunity: Trade as catalyst for India’s development

This is the ambitious goal India has set itself of becoming a high-income country by 2047. But reaching this goal…

8 months ago

Edutainment for financial inclusion: Empowering women and youth in Central Asia

Central Asia is home to some of the lowest savings rates in the world, and this is particularly true in…

8 months ago

Harnessing the private sector for better development data

Data is at the heart of development, powering the decisions and investments that help to reduce poverty and build a…

8 months ago

Does India need a Green Bank?

How much capital does India need to meet its net-zero targets by 2070? That’s a $170 billion question. Today, despite…

8 months ago

Opening code, opening access: The World Bank’s first open source software release

The World Bank has long championed data transparency. Open data platforms, global indicators, and reproducible research have become pillars of…

8 months ago

Every child counts: Measuring early childhood development in fragile contexts

In 2023, approximately 473 million children—more than one in every six worldwide—lived in areas affected by  fragility, conflict and violence (FCV).…

8 months ago

Do governments adhere to their approved budgets? Insights from PEFA assessments

Why budget reliability matters Accurate revenue and expenditure forecasting is crucial for effective budgeting to ensure that governments can adequately…

8 months ago

Challenges with digital technology adoption by SMEs: A case study from Viet Nam

Governments and firms around the world are grappling with the ongoing digital transformation known as Industry 4.0, which entails firms…

8 months ago

Beverage prices soften but risks are brewing

The World Bank’s beverages price index edged down in April after surging earlier in the year. The index jumped 16…

8 months ago