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.
Vulnerable Economies Falling Behind Despite Global Growth
A historic reversal is underway among the 75 countries supported by the World Bank's IDA. This is not only a human concern, but it's also bad news for the global economy.
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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Access the World Bank's portfolio of more than 12,000 development projects, including current and historical data since 1947.