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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.

The next 25 years are critical for the world’s 26 poorest countries. Without sustained investment, 20 of these countries could remain poor through 2050. Get an advance look at the upcoming Global Economic Prospects report.

This conference will showcase applied research that leverages high-frequency phone survey data, including but not limited to the LSMS-HFPS.

The Government Analytics Fellowship 2025 helps government analysts repurpose data to strengthen public administration. The fellowship is a collaboration between the Institute, the World Bank, and University College London. Apply by January 10, 2025.

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).

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.