Welcome to the homepage of the World Bank Office of Suspension and Debarment (OSD). OSD, led by the World Bank's Chief Suspension and Debarment Officer (SDO), provides the first level of adjudication ...

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved financing for two critical programs in the Indian states of Uttar ...

The new World Bank World Development report 2025 reveals that the rapid spread of international standards—impacting areas from food labeling to 5G technology—is transforming the global economy. While ...

The TRANSFORME Project expands inclusive training and support for women entrepreneurs with disabilities in the DRC. Discover how this approach drives equitable growth.

Progress toward the 1.5 billion goal depends on coordinated support. To help countries advance their National Health Compacts ...

According to the World Bank’s latest China Economic Update, Advancing Reforms, Enhancing Prospects, growth is estimated at 4.9% in 2025 and projected at 4.4% in 2026, as existing headwinds are ...

Over half of the world's population now lives in cities, a figure expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050, posing significant challenges for jobs, housing, and infrastructure. The World Bank is ...

Gender; family economics; demography; political economy; fertility; family planning; sexual and reproductive health; women's social networks; son preference; sex ratio imbalances; women's work; ...

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Over the past decade, the African Centers of Excellence (ACE) have trained thousands of students in key fields such as health, agriculture, digital technology, energy, and the environment. But behind ...

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Miriam Bruhn is a Senior Economist in the Finance and Private Sector Development Team of the Development Research Group. She joined the Bank as a Young Economist in September 2007. Her research ...