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Development Is How We Compete, Grow, and Stay Secure
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Breathing Easier: Strategies for Clean Air
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Are Emerging Market Risks for Private Investors Overstated?
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Investing in Nutrition Is Smart Economics
Data for Development
Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
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55 percent
of women participated in the labor market in 2023 compared to almost 75 percent of men.
Source: International Labour Organization (2025), ILOSTAT
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1.19 million
people die each year globally in road traffic accidents.
Source: WHO (2023), The Global status report on road safety
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4.5 billion
people, over half the world's population, lack access to essential health services.
Source: WHO, World Bank (2023), Tracking Universal Health Coverage: 2023 Global Monitoring Report
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30 percent
of formal small and medium enterprises globally are owned and run by women.
Source: Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi)
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World Bank Group Annual Report 2024
World Bank Group Annual Report 2024
Responding to intertwined challenges and becoming a faster, simpler, and more efficient World Bank Group.
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Global Economic Prospects, January 2025
Global Economic Prospects, January 2025
The global economy is stabilizing, but developing economies still face a tough slog ahead.
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How Energy Efforts Are Transforming West Africa
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Role of Digital Platforms in West Africa's Agricultural Success
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Türkiye: Shaping Women's Entrepreneurship and Innovation
