This paper proposes a framework for identifying labor market frictions that are critical to unlocking job growth in the green transition and suggests possible solutions to address each barrier. Recognizing...
The concept of Probabale Minimum Precipitation (PMP) is essential in relation to dam safety and flood management. It is defined as the greatest depth of precipitation for a given duration meteorologically...
Nations around the world are increasingly aware of climate change impacts on the water and hydropower sectors, raising concerns about the structural and operational safety of existing and new dams and...
Maldives remains at high risk of debt and liquidity distress despite temporary improvements in fiscal and reserve indicators. Foreign exchange (FX) liquidity pressures have intensified, and there is increasing...
School-related gender-based violence remains widespread in low- and middle-income countries, yet rigorous evidence on effective prevention strategies is limited. This study evaluates the Empowerment Pilot...
As increasingly frequent extreme weather events disrupt lives, institutions are turning to early-warning systems and advance preparation to accelerate aid delivery. A randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh...
Designing effective Net Zero industrial pathways requires a comprehensive understanding of the key drivers of emissions. To gain such an understanding, this study proposes a novel approach to estimating...
This report assesses how energy efficiency measures can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and operational costs in global shipping. Drawing on a fleet-wide analysis across key vessel segments (bulk...
Public opposition is a major barrier to economic reforms, such as subsidy removal. Using multilayered, randomized survey experiments with 10,000 respondents across ten surveys in five countries, this paper...
This paper presents a systematic review of the literature that evaluates the causal impact of interventions designed to enhance women's access to productive capital in low- and middle- income economies...
Statement by Abdulhamid Alkhalifa at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. Technological innovation is reshaping the workplace: Digitalization, artificial intelligence...
Statement by Anuradha Thakur at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The global economy today continues to grapple with significant uncertainty and volatility. Geopolitical...
Statement by Alexey Overchuk at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. Global growth is slowing, driven by rising trade barriers and persistent policy uncertainty. The...
Statement by Guy Parmelin at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. Job creation is central to sustainable development and the Agenda 2030, particularly in a context marked...
Statement by Roland Lescure at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The global economy is facing growing economic, social, and environmental imbalances. The limitations...
Statement by Baroness Chapman and Rachel Reeves MP at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary...
Statement by Gilbert F. Houngbo at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. Amid global uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions, strengthening decent...
Statement by Jan Jambon and Maxime Prevot at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. In a time of heightened uncertainty and tension, the role of the rules-based multilateral...
Statement by the Francois-Philippe Champagne at the 112th Meeting of the Development Committee held on October 16, 2025. The world continues to grapple with interconnected crises that demand urgent multilateral...
