Institute
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Development

Ideas for impact

We generate groundbreaking policy ideas by partnering with think tanks and researchers in emerging economies.

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Global Economic Prospects 2025

Developing economies are facing their weakest long-term growth outlook since 2000. These economies need bold policy reforms, stronger trade ties, and new investments to achieve poverty reduction and sustainable development. 

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Empowering field researchers to tackle global challenges

Organized in partnership with DIME Analytics, the Manage Successful Field Research e-Learning course drew over 6,000 participants from across the globe to learn and share insights on field research methodologies. 

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New Audio Explainers

Listen to key insights from the World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies in a conversational, AI-generated audio journey. Choose your style and language preferences.

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Women, Business and the Law

The World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law index examines how legal barriers limit women’s economic opportunities in 190 economies. Watch the video explainer and express your interest in our learning course.

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Migrants, Refugees, and Societies

The Institute and the World Bank's Social Protection and Jobs Global Practice announce a new learning series based on World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies.

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International Debt Report 2024

This annual report features external debt statistics and analysis for the low- and middle-income countries that report to the World Bank Debtor Reporting System (DRS).

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