In this discussion of the Africa’s Pulse – a biannual snapshot of economic trends in the region, speakers from the World Bank ...

In developing economies, the private sector generates 90% of jobs, 75% of investment, and over 70% of output. A well-functioning and well-regulated private sector is essential to accelerating economic ...

South Asia’s growth prospects in the short-term have been promising. But how can countries in the region realize their full ...

The 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group will convene in Washington, D.C., ...

Ms. S. Divyadharshini is an Indian Administrative Service officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre. She is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project / Tamil Nadu ...

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What will it take to transform agriculture and food systems to prioritize nutrition, climate resilience, and halting ...

A Zimbabwean national, he holds a BSc (Economics) degree and has post-graduate qualifications, including in MSc (Strategic Management). He has more than 30 years’ wide-ranging experience in ...

Roshaneh Zafar is the Founder and President of Kashf Foundation, one of Pakistan’s foremost institutions for women. Her work focuses on addressing systemic inequalities faced by women in accessing ...

Deepak Mishra is the Director and Chief Executive of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). Prior to joining ICRIER, he worked at the World Bank, responsible for ...

Accelerating equality is an urgent priority. We cannot end poverty on a livable planet with half the population excluded from reaching their full potential. Join us at this World Bank’s Annual ...