A Brief History of the World Bank. In 1944, Allied nations convened in what became the Bretton Woods conference to establish—officially a year later—the International Bank for Reconstruction ...

The world’s most desperate countries are falling further and further behind, their plight worsened by conflicts that are ...

The goal of ending extreme poverty around the globe remains elusive partly due to compounding challenges faced by economies ...

The 39 economies classified as facing conflict or instability are set to be home to 60% of those who live in extreme poverty ...

World Bank Live is the World Bank's event streaming platform designed to engage global audiences in conversations about international development. The platform features high-level debates and events ...