Protected areas cover 17% of the world’s land surface, yet credible evidence on their long-run economic and ecological ...

Pursuing Poverty-Reducing Growth with more Impactful Fiscal Policy. Summer Edition, 2026. © World Bank. License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO. Cabo Verde’s economy is estimated to have grown by 6.3 percent in ...

This policy brief presents findings from a randomized field experiment in Mozambique evaluating two interventions targeting ...

This report presents the 2026 Economic Update for Burkina Faso and examines recent economic performance, poverty trends, and ...

This report examines the potential of seaweed biostimulants to improve plant and soil health while supporting sustainable agriculture. Derived from seaweed, biostimulants enhance nutrient uptake, ...

The Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report 2026 examines worldwide gas flaring trends and highlights a concerning rise in flaring activities. Global gas flaring increased to 167 billion cubic meters (bcm) ...

The Annual Report is prepared by the Executive Directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA)--collectively known as ...

Improved economic activity and remittance inflows contributed to a reduction in poverty and lower unemployment, although ...

This report documents the progress South Africa has made in reducing poverty and inequality since the end of apartheid in 1994, with a focus on the period between 2006 and 2015. The main conclusions ...

Urban fire risk is a global problem - one that can be heightened during periods of rapid urban development. Inadequacies in urban planning, infrastructure and construction practices related to fire ...

This policy note consolidates the highlights of a study funded by the Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Program (SASPP), exploring the role and operationalization of dynamic social registries in ...

This World Bank report presents a comprehensive analysis and strategic roadmap for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Bulgaria’s educational sector, focusing on primary and secondary ...