Drug-resistant infections occur when pathogens change in ways that render antimicrobial drugs ineffective. As a result, the pathogens survive and continue to spread. When infections are treatable with ...

This edition of the Lao Economic Monitor includes a section on health tax reforms, arguing for higher excise taxes on tobacco and alcohol. While the Lao economy has improved slightly in 2024, ...

The WICER quick assessment tool helps assess if a project, system, or city is WICER and presents solutions, guidelines, and resources to become circular and resilience while achieving economic and ...

The World Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) are designed to help countries align their development and climate goals by identifying actions that can enhance resilience, ...

This summary is based on the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Issues Paper produced by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and disseminated for the 2nd GPFI ...

The JJ/WBGSP provides scholarships for up to two-years to a limited number of Japanese mid-career professionals who are dedicated to the alleviation of poverty and enhanced shared prosperity in ...

Amazonian wetlands are vital for fisheries, agriculture, and local economies. When they prosper, they strengthen livelihoods and cultures. Amazonian countries exchange knowledge and best practices ...

The Kazakhstan Economic Update is an annual report that analyzes recent economic developments, prospects, and policy issues in Kazakhstan. Download the full report — Kazakhstan Economic Update - ...

ASTANA, January 30, 2025 –The World Bank’s latest economic update on Kazakhstan, “Funding the Future: Boosting Revenues for Lasting Investments,” released today, presents a mixed outlook for the ...

CHISINAU, January 30, 2025 – Effective climate action can help Moldova revitalize its economy, create jobs and protect its people from the impacts of extreme weather events, says the World Bank ...

CHIȘINĂU, 30 ianuarie 2025 – Acțiunile eficiente în domeniul climei pot ajuta Moldova să-și revitalizeze economia, să creeze locuri de muncă și să-și protejeze populația de impactul fenomenelor ...

Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic ...