The World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. To effectively monitor progress toward this goal, it is critical to measure poverty on a regular ...

The spooky-sounding phenomenon can harm student applicants, needlessly burden university employees and lead to financial aid theft. But not every bump in applications is a positive sign. In fact, the ...

Global value chains (GVCs) account for almost 50% of global trade today. Over the past 30 years, they have helped poor countries grow faster, lifting many out of poverty. Trade conflict and the lack ...