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 ...

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 ...

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

The IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings concluded on October 16. Read a recap of the meetings and catch up on the week's highlights: watch leaders, experts, and activists discuss how the ...

During the World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings that took place from October 9-15, we brought you live events focusing on what it takes to end poverty on a livable planet. Ajay ...

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 ...

Panel discussion: Investors share their vision for what will stimulate private sector investment in Africa’s energy sector, government initiatives that would increase investor confidence, and consider ...

Tharman Shanmugaratnam was elected as Singapore’s President in September 2023. He served in politics for 22 years before resigning to contest in the Presidential Election. He was Deputy Prime Minister ...

Spring Meetings 2025 concluded with a call to action from Chairwoman Elisabeth Svantesson, urging countries to unlock private sector potential to create more and better jobs. The Meetings emphasized ...

Global challenges put immense pressure on transportation systems, especially in developing economies. To ensure future growth, stability, and poverty reduction, these economies must deliver effective ...