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WEBWith 189 member countries, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions.
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 …
Measuring Poverty Overview - World Bank Group
WEBDec 14, 2023 · Measuring Poverty The World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. To monitor progress and understand better ways to reduce poverty, it is important to measure poverty regularly.
Careers - World Bank Group
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Agriculture Overview: Development news, research, data - World …
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Agriculture can help reduce poverty for 75% of the world's poor, who live in rural areas and work mainly in farming. It can raise incomes, improve food security and benefit the environment. The World Bank Group is a leading financier of agriculture, with $8.1 billion in new commitments in 2013.
Disaster Risk Management - World Bank Group
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Disasters hurt the poor and vulnerable the most. More than one-third of the world’s poor live in multi-hazard zones, and low-income countries account for more than 70 percent of the world’s disaster “hotspots.” Mainstreaming disaster risk management into development planning can help lower the impact of disasters on property and lives.
The Global Economy: on Track for Strong but Uneven Growth as …
WEBJun 8, 2021 · A year and a half since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is poised to stage its most robust post-recession recovery in 80 years in 2021. But the rebound is expected to be uneven across countries, as major economies look set to register strong growth even as many developing economies lag.
Infrastructure Overview - World Bank Group
WEBJul 19, 2024 · We help countries build smart infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities, promotes competition, and contributes to a cleaner future.
Africa Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to accelerate from a low of 2.6% in 2023 to 3.4 % in 2024. However, recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service payments, frequent climate-related disasters, and escalating conflict and violence.
Pakistan Overview: Development news, research, data - World …
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Get the latest World Bank data, research and development indicators for Pakistan. Access economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from World Bank experts and breaking news.