To read more IDA19 impact stories in Eastern and Southern Africa, download IDA19 retrospective brochure here. With a young, dynamic population and abundant natural resources, the region has tremendous ...

BC Global Observatory uncovers striking economic and human cost in first continent-wide study of far-reaching impacts of air pollution Furthermore, air pollution is costing African countries billions ...

The top African countries with the best quality of life ... Despite the significant impact of the Arab Spring on the country, it’s a popular destination for tourists and expats alike today.

The results stories featured on this website illustrate how the World Bank leverages its global knowledge solutions, financing, and platform role to help African countries break the cycle of poverty.

33 countries have 'very high' EGDI values, and 15 in Asia. One of the most significant examples of where e-government is making a big impact in Africa is in the area of tax filing and revenue ...

African countries lack leaders who are focused and are able to propel both social and economic growth. Some leaders are only politically driven and their ultimate goal is to gain more powers for ...

“Communities are the foundation upon which a healthier Africa will be built. It is disturbing to note that 38 out of the 40 countries with ... in our hands – to chart a new course, create ...

This commentary explores the intergenerational (affecting and involving multiple generations) harm caused by cancer and cancer-related deaths in African countries, particularly cancer and ...

Note: Including all countries south of the Sahara except Djibouti, Mauritania, and Somalia. The results have been rounded up to the nearest decimal point. Figures showing 0.0 do not necessarily have ...

While rolled out quickly in wealthy countries, these immunizations were ... Immunization), that changed radically. In ...