Over the past few centuries, Western cultures have been very good at creating general prosperity for themselves. Historian Niall Ferguson asks: Why the West, and less so the rest? He suggests half a...
With World Bank Group support, millions of Kenyans are on their way to connecting to new markets, bolstering their opportunities, and delivering results for their families.
"Rwandans are on their way to integrating to regional power."
With World Bank Group support, millions of Rwandans are on their way to integrating to regional power and transport networks, boosting...
How can Georgia overcome its current socio-economic challenges on the path to sustainable and shared growth? This video highlights various ways that the country can improve export competitiveness,...
This infographic is based on key messages and findings from IEG's evaluation on Financial Inclusion - A foothold on the ladder to prosperity? It describes the challenges that the poor face in meeting...
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim calls on governments looking to address growing inequality to work on boosting shared prosperity, with a strong focus on improving the lives of the bottom 40...
Although 700 million people have gained access to formal financial services in the past few years, 2 billion remain excluded in 2015. This video highlights key messages and findings from IEG's...
This policy note is based on the seven chapters of the Caribbean trade report, The New Trade Environment and Shared Prosperity in the Caribbean, prepared by the World Bank for the Caribbean Growth...
Vietnam is aging rapidly and facing challenges in its pension system, the labor market, and healthcare system. Vietnamese people and a World Bank expert share their views on the challenges and...
Inclusive innovation leads to affordable access to quality goods and services for the poor on a sustainable basis and with extensive outreach. During this webinar the distinguished speaker, Dr. R.A....
Economic growth is not sufficient to enable the lagging regions of South Asia to catch up with the leading regions, in terms of proportional reductions in poverty rates. Policies must be specifically...
Cities are the product of a triad of forces. This Economic Premise explores how the three forces of spatial transformation—physical infrastructure, human interactions, and public policy—come together...