World Bank Group - International Development, Poverty,
WEBThe World Bank Group Academy offers training for policymakers and development practitioners to help them design and implement effective social and economic policies to reduce poverty and boost shared prosperity. World Bank Group Academy. Academy Launch Press Release. New WBG Academy: Building a cadre of development leaders …
Careers - World Bank Group
WEBWith 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in …
Poverty Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Overview. Around 700 million people live on less than $2.15 per day, the extreme poverty line. Extreme poverty remains concentrated in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, fragile and conflict-affected areas, and rural areas. After decades of progress, the pace of global poverty reduction began to slow by 2015, in tandem with subdued economic growth.
A Global Database of Inflation - World Bank Group
WEBThe World Bank’s Prospects Group has constructed a global database of inflation. The database covers up to 209 countries over the period 1970-2023, and includes six measures of inflation in three frequencies (annual, quarterly, and monthly): Headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation. Food CPI inflation.
Food Security | Rising Food Insecurity - World Bank Group
WEB4 days ago · The Global Report on Food Crises 2024 Mid-Year Update highlights alarming trends in acute food insecurity and malnutrition, following high levels in 2023. The number of people projected to be in Catastrophe (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Phase 5) has surged, increasing from 705,000 in 2023 to 1.9 million in 2024.
Development Topics - World Bank Group
WEBThe World Bank Group helps developing countries tackle today’s complex, intertwined challenges, from adapting to climate change and addressing food security to ensuring access to education, clean air, water, and energy. Our vision is translated into action and measurable progress using the World Bank Group’s scorecard.
Education Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Overview. Education is a human right, a powerful driver of development, and one of the strongest instruments for reducing poverty and improving health, gender equality, peace, and stability. It delivers large, consistent returns in terms of income, and is the most important factor to ensure equity and inclusion.
Measuring Poverty Overview - World Bank Group
WEBDec 14, 2023 · The international poverty line is set at $2.15 per person per day using 2017 prices. This means that anyone living on less than $2.15 a day is in extreme poverty. About 701 million people globally were in this situation in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic dealt the biggest setback to global poverty-reduction efforts since 1990, increasing the number ...
Macroeconomics Overview - World Bank Group
WEBApr 1, 2024 · Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that deals with the overall functioning of the economy. Macroeconomic policies have a critical influence on the decisions of households and firms to spend, save, hire and invest. And the conditions they foster set the stage for economic growth and development. The World Bank Group’s …
Infrastructure Overview - World Bank Group
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Overview. Investing in sustainable infrastructure helps connect people with opportunities, promotes economic growth, and improves livelihoods. It also provides a pathway for countries to integrate their climate and development goals by investing in projects that reduce carbon footprints, including renewable energy, green transport, and …