The Latest Breaking News from the World Bank

Plan to expand Ruaha national park has been beset by allegations of abuse, leading bank to withhold final $50m of $150m budget

Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020

Brazil's proposal to tax the super-rich gains global support to reduce inequality and fund social programs.

IMF and World Bank make significant progress in debt restructuring cases, aiding countries in financial stability and sustainable growth amidst the pandemic.

The World Bank has significantly scaled up its ambition to connect Africans to the electricity grid by 2030, from 100 million to more than 250 million, the Bank's president said Wednesday.

The urgent issues of climate financing and global inequality will underpin this week’s spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund – coming amid growing calls for a shake-up of those institutions to avoid a climate-driven “economic catastrophe”.

Pressure piles on World Bank and IMF to steer countries to low-carbon transition at spring summit

Janet Yellen emphasizes global economic collaboration to address risks and promote stability amidst COVID-19 challenges.

World Bank report reveals widening income gap in poorest countries, urging urgent policy changes and international aid.