Amid the warning, the lender lowered its economic growth forecast for Kenya, projecting the economy will expand by 4.3 per ...

MALABO, November 24, 2025 - A new report from the World Bank Group finds that Equatorial Guinea stands at a decisive moment. The Equatorial Guinea Poverty and Equity Assessment, the first of its kind, ...

For the first time in over two decades, Paraguay has a district-level poverty map—a new strategic compass to target resources and accelerate poverty reduction where it's needed most. Paraguay’s ...

The World Bank Group (WBG) has appointed Mr. Sylvain Kakou as Country Manager for the Republic of Gabon. This appointment reflects the WBG's commitment to strengthening country-level leadership and ...

Vietnam has achieved a “miracle” in poverty reduction, lifting tens of millions out of hunger and helping them secure stable ...

Expanded overseas job access MANILA, Philippines — Remittances may rise by seven percent by 2040 if measures are put in place to expand access to overseas employment opportunities, according to the ...

World Bank lending to China peaked at $2.42 billion in 2017, but has fallen since then, reducing to $750 million in 2025.

Sylvain brings two decades of international development experience. The World Bank Group has appointed Sylvain Kakou ...

Vietnam has made significant achievements over the past nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Reform), with hunger eradication and ...

July 1 (Reuters) - The World Bank Group has approved a new long-term partnership strategy for Nigeria alongside $1.25 billion ...