Jim Wolfensohn, the president of the World Bank from 1995 to 2005, who passed away this week, had many accomplishments. One achievement that has so far received scant mention in the many tributes to ...

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Over course of the 2010s, the information superhighway came into its own. Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, matured and evolved into mission-critical marketing tools. Businesses ...

Even though the World Bank has worked hard over the past quarter-century to establish itself as a “Knowledge Bank” that disseminates the lessons of development, the demand for more and better ...

Financial year ended with US$5.47 billion in new commitments to the region WASHINGTON, July 18th, 2019 – The World Bank responded to strong demand from the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) ...