Explore the World Bank’s past reports on key industry, sector, and economic analysis in Lao PDR.
In the months before I joined the World Bank Group in June 2023, three truths emerged clearly from conversations with shareholders, clients, private sector leaders, philanthropies, and others.
As differences in price levels across the world evolve, the global poverty line has to be periodically updated to reflect these changes. Since 2015, the last update, we have used $1.90 as the global ...
World Bank Group Launches Philanthropy Hub to Unlock Capital, Knowledge and Networks for Development
BANGKOK, October 12, 2026 The World Bank Group today launched its Philanthropy Hub, a new platform to deepen collaboration with philanthropic organizations and other partners.
The new Groundswell report finds that climate change, an increasingly potent driver of migration, could force 216 million people across six world regions to move within their countries by 2050.
In fiscal year 2026, the World Bank Group is helping mobilize up to $5.79 billion in private financing to address these ...
About The World Bank The World Bank Group has a bold vision: to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. In more than 100 countries, the World Bank Group provides financing, advice, and ...
Developing economies in the region continue to show resilience due to reduced energy intensity, stepped-up government policies, and robust domestic demand. To increase productivity and help offset a ...
Dr. Ndiamé Diop is the Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa. As Vice President, he oversees a portfolio of almost 400 projects worth over $76 billion and an extensive program of ...
A Billion is the World Bank Group’s ambition to enable a billion people to use broadband internet and digitally enabled ...
Global value chains (GVCs) account for almost 50% of global trade today. Over the past 30 years, they have helped poor countries grow faster, lifting many out of poverty. Trade conflict and the lack ...
The Philanthropy Hub connects philanthropies with governments, development partners, businesses, networks, and researchers to drive shared missions.
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