Frontier market” economies—a cluster of mostly middle-income economies regarded as the proving ground for the next generation of economic superstars—have largely failed to live up to their potential i ...

As a group, frontier markets’ economic outcomes since 2000 have not fully delivered on this promise, however. Per capita ...

The CWGC provides a knowledge exchange platform for countries facing similar development challenges, and foster impacts through experience dissemination, policy support and knowledge products at a ...

The path forward requires bold action to transformative solutions that leverage the region’s vast resources for growth and prosperity. But turning that potential into real, inclusive progress means ...

Agriculture employs 52% of Guinea’s workforce, yet formal farming is negligible, underscoring a core gap in processing investment, where most value and jobs can be created. Five years ago, Bassam ...

Meerim Nurdin Kyzy proudly shows off the tap in her front yard, which now provides clean, safe water for her family. With 5 children of her own and two stepchildren, aged 14 years to 6 months, Meerim ...

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025 – Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy remains resilient, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024. This acceleration reflects easing ...

Washington, D.C., September 30, 2025 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project to reduce flood risk in Saint Lucia’s most vulnerable communities. The 25 M Saint Lucia ...

River in Gabon. Credit: Odilia Hebga / World Bank. Gabon's economy grew by an estimated 2.9% in 2024, but a modest growth has limited job creation increasing poverty. Lower oil revenues and higher ...

Washington, June 25, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$146 million grant financing to Syria from the International Development Association (IDA) to help ...

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2025 – Effective May 12, 2025, the arrears of approximately $15.5 million due to the International Development Association (IDA) by the Syrian Arab Republic have been cleared. The ...

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2025—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a $100 million concessional credit to support Uzbekistan’s efforts to enhance integration of renewable energy into ...