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 ...

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 ...

The Malaysia Economic Monitor series provides an analytical perspective on the country's policy challenges as it grows into a high-income and developed economy.

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 and broader reforms: The World Bank Group, Gavi, and the Global Fund ...

Developing countries saw record $741B debt outflows in 2022–2024. World Bank’s new report shows rising costs, record restructurings, and mounting risks.

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 ...

Creating Jobs, Growing Economies ...

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Xavier Devictor is the Co-Director for the World Development Report 2023. He was previously Manager in the Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group at the World Bank, where he was leading strategic, ...

The Boards of Governors consist of one Governor and one Alternate Governor appointed by each member country. The office is usually held by the country's minister of finance, governor of its central ...

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; ...