Why do so many women across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) still face barriers to work—and what would change if they could fully participate in the economy? Join us for ...

Investing in nature is smart development, laying a foundation for healthier communities and stronger economies. Forests and landscapes are an engine of economic growth, environmental renewal, and ...

Competition has been a powerful engine for economic growth and productivity. When markets were competitive, innovation flourished. This led to greater efficiency, lower costs, and, ultimately, greater ...

Learn how countries build strong AI foundations to power inclusive growth, featuring experts, policymakers, and innovators.

Sir Paul Collier is Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government and a Professorial Fellow of St Antony’s College. He is a Director of the International Growth Centre ...

The World Bank Group’s Annual Meetings flagship event launched AgriConnect, a new initiative to transform small-scale farming into an engine of sustainable growth, jobs, and food security. President ...

Maximo Torero Cullen is the Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He joined the Organization in January 2019 as Assistant Director-General for the Economic and Social ...

Watch the event replays to explore how the World Bank Group and its development partners can tackle global challenges head-on, including solutions to ramp up finance and knowledge, foster private ...

Panel discussion: Investors share their vision for what will stimulate private sector investment in Africa’s energy sector, government initiatives that would increase investor confidence, and consider ...

Noomane Fehri is currently the CEO of B@Labs, launched by BIAT, the first privately-owned bank in Tunisia. B@Labs is a new economy incubator. He was Minister of Information and Communications ...

Aisha Khan has over 20 years experience in development work. As Founder & Head of the Civil Society Coalition for Climate Change & Mountain and Glacier Protection Organization, she works at the ...

Dorte Verner is a Lead Economist in the Agriculture and Food Global Practice focused on Africa with the World Bank. She works on socioeconomic development, including food security; jobs; climate ...