More developing economies are turning to off-budget and more complex borrowing arrangements in response to a tighter financing environment, making it harder to fully assess public debt exposures, ...

Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and ...

Flows of foreign direct investment into developing economies have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade ...

Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering economies, delivering essential services, and spurring job creation for Africa’s growing population. With nearly 600 ...

1.2 billion young people in emerging markets will reach working age over the next 10 years. To support this population growth and set this group on a path to prosperity, we are working with countries ...

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 — The World Bank Group’s (WBG) Board of Executive Directors has endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Philippines for 2026–2031, prioritizing investments ...