The World Needs Radical Debt Transparency

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The World Needs Radical Debt Transparency

Find out why a recent report calls for a shift from opaque practices to full and timely debt disclosure.

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The Looming Global Debt Disaster

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The Looming Global Debt Disaster

Two Economic Trends Challenging Development

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Two Economic Trends Challenging Development

New Country Income Classifications

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New Country Income Classifications

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Data for Development

Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.

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20 percent

of total employment in many high-income countries is made up of health care jobs.

Source: World Bank Group

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1.2 billion

people worldwide rely on agroforestry systems for their livelihoods.

Source: FAO and UNEP (2020), The State of the World’s Forests

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2.6 billion

people remained offline in 2024, about a third of the world's population.

Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 2024

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1 in 10

jobs worldwide came from the tourism industry in 2024.

Source: World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

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Global Economic Prospects, June 2025

Global Economic Prospects, June 2025

The global economy is set for its weakest run since 2008 outside of recessions.

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Commodity Markets Outlook, April 2025

Commodity Markets Outlook, April 2025

This report reveals how global commodity prices are expected to drop to six-year low by 2026.

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