The Financial Times and the World Bank Group have launched the second edition of the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards, a major annual programme that promotes innovative, long-term solutions to ...

The World Bank Group’s Annual Meetings flagship event launched AgriConnect, a new initiative to transform small-scale farming into an engine of sustainable growth, jobs, and food security. President ...

Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation explains how tourism has created direct jobs and boosted other sectors. Watch more How to Equip Young ...

The education and skills crises exacerbated by COVID-19 were at the forefront of the October 12th, 2022 flagship Annual Meetings event, which featured speakers from government, civil society, ...

Foreign private investment in Africa has fallen dramatically as a result of COVID-19, with foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the continent dropping by some 16% in 2020. And yet, FDI can be ...

María Luisa Domínguez has been Chairwoman of ADIF since 2021. Before becoming Chairwoman of the company, she was general director for Strategic Planning and Projects, responsible for the company's ...

Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a seasoned international development ...

Filippo Grandi is the 11th United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Before being elected High Commissioner, Grandi had been engaged in international cooperation for over 30 years, focusing on ...