Aug 11, 2016 · The World Bank supports social development by listening to poor people and promoting their voices in the development process; understanding and addressing their needs, …

Standards build trust and make economies run efficiently. Mastering global standards is vital for developing countries’ growth. The World Development Report 2025 guides nations to adapt, …

The partnership between Malaysia and the World Bank Group is based on three pillars: Supporting economic growth: The World Bank supports policies that ensure sustainable and …

Jul 15, 2025 · Africa is scaling the social economy through policy, capital, and innovation – building inclusive, resilient systems for jobs, equity and climate action.

Social Development Social development means ensuring all people have access to public services, job opportunities, and a say in the projects that impact them. In addition, it means …

Apr 10, 2015 · Lagging social progress also holds back economic growth in these and other countries that fail to address human needs, build social capital, and create opportunity for their …

Oct 7, 2025 · Community and Local Development (CLD) programs operate on the principles of transparency, participation, local empowerment, demand-responsiveness, greater downward …

The State of Social Protection Report 2025: The 2-Billion-Person Challenge documents advances and challenges to strengthening social protection and labor systems across low- and middle …

The course is free. The ESF enables the World Bank and Borrowers to better manage environmental and social risks and to improve development outcomes. The “ ESF …

Jan 8, 2025 · STORY HIGHLIGHTS: In 2025 the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) marks its 25th Anniversary Working directly with communities, the JSDF has funded nearly 800 …