How do social forces, innovation, and technology shape the evolution of institutions over time? How do they contribute to either their persistence or transformation? M.I.T. Professor Daron Acemoglu, ...

In Africa, like elsewhere, citizens pay taxes and expect in return, a range of services that the market alone cannot provide, whether it is basic education and health, safety and justice, or water, ...

Naledi Madala is a Senior Policy Advisor in Botswana’s Ministry of Finance responsible for advising the Minister and Senior officials with fact-based economic and financial policy analysis to support ...

Joseph Asunka has served as CEO of Afrobarometer since April 2021. He was previously program officer in the Global Development and Population program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, where ...

The 2025 Global Digital Summit: 'Digital Pathways for All' has concluded. Recordings of all sessions are available on this page and on the World Bank Group's social media channels. This year’s summit ...

Global challenges put immense pressure on transportation systems, especially in developing economies. To ensure future growth, stability, and poverty reduction, these economies must deliver effective ...