This paper examines the welfare effects of Tanzania’s 2021 levy on mobile money transfers, a policy that sharply increased transaction costs in a country where mobile money is the primary channel for financial...
The development objective of the Second Phase of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program Project for Sierra Leone is to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of...
This paper explores whether satellite imagery can be used to derive a measure to estimate conflict-induced damage to agricultural production and compare the results to those obtained using media-based...
The Committee welcomed the evaluation and commended Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) for delivering a comprehensive and timely report. Members noted its strategic relevance, particularly its pertinence...
The development objective of Turkmenistan One Health for Pandemic Prevention, Food Systems Resilience, and Ecosystem Health Project is to strengthen the capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to priority...
This study examines the sustainability and healthiness of Ghana's current dietary patterns and explores pathways for promoting sustainable healthy diets through agrifood policy interventions. Using secondary...
Ratings for the Safety Net Systems for the Poorest Project for Bangladesh were as follows: outcomes were moderately satisfactory, the Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and the monitoring and...
The World Bank collects phone surveys from 1,500 respondents every month in partnership with Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics and Digicel Vanuatu. The previous report summarized the key findings from the high...
This document outlines the current landscape, challenges, and opportunities for scaling up adaptive social protection (ASP) systems in the Sahel. It highlights the progress made by Sahelian countries since...
Climatic shocks exacerbate consumption volatility and seasonality. When facing fluctuations in labor needs and prices, low-income rural households may rationally increase their consumption during specific...
Food insecurity is a persistent global problem affecting hundreds of millions of people each year. Transport Connectivity for Food Security in Africa: Strengthening Supply Chains confirms the complexity...
Statement by Qu Dongyu at the 111th Meeting of the Development Committee held on April 24, 2025. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2024 report indicates that in 2023, an estimated...
The agrifood sector in Brazil contributes significantly to the country’s economy. Despite its crucial role in the Brazilian economy, the agrifood sector faces significant challenges. This report analyzes...
The development objective of the Second Phase of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) Project for Ghana is to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of...
The development objective of the Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Program for Nigeria (NG) is to expand access to livelihood support and food security services, and grants...
This Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard includes an interactive map, country profiles, and various resources.
Ratings for the Strengthening Agri-Food Value Chains Project for Morocco were as follows: overall efficacy is rated modest, the Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and the monitoring and evaluation...
This project paper seeks approval for additional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of SDR 72.9 million (US95 million dollars equivalent) for the Second Additional...
The Listening to the Citizens of Uzbekistan Survey (L2CU) has been conducted for 6 years since 2018 monthly, with the support of the UK Government. The L2CU monitored socio-economic indicators and citizens’...
