New Commodity Markets Outlook
The latest World Bank report shows global commodity prices are leveling off after a steep descent, which could make it harder for central banks to cut interest rates quickly.
Better Risk Data Should Boost Confidence in Emerging Markets
Recent data by the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database Consortium show default and recovery rates in emerging market companies compare favorably with those experienced in other asset classes.
IDA: A Catalyst for Development
IDA has been helping the world's poorest countries lift themselves out of poverty since its inception in 1960. Many IDA graduates have also returned as donors.
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Food Security
Food security is defined when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
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Climate Change
Climate change, poverty, and inequality are the defining issues of our age. The World Bank is the biggest multilateral funder of climate investments in developing countries.
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World Bank Data
The Open Data site is designed to make World Bank data easy to find, download, and use. All of the data found here can be used free of charge with minimal restrictions.
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Evolution Roadmap
The World Bank, led by its Board and shareholders, has embarked on a process to evolve its Vision and Mission, Operating Model, and Financial Capacity, as detailed in the Evolution Roadmap.
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