This Algeria Economic Update reports on the main recent economic developments and policies. It places them in a global and ...

Lebanon faces serious challenges from a volatile security environment and spillovers from the ongoing Syrian conflict which ...

This special focus chapter analyzes the effectiveness of fiscal policy in fostering economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation ...

Additional gains can be expected in the long run from an improvement in the investment climate. The authors estimate only ...

This evaluation focuses on the preparedness of the World Bank Group, including the World Bank and the International Finance ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as an important topic for the global development agenda, and the ...

This study evaluates the impact of incorporating mixed reality—including both augmented and virtual reality—into auto-mechanics training for students enrolled in selected public technical ...

East Asia and Pacific (EAP) outpaced most regions in economic growth in 2024. To sustain this momentum and generate jobs, EAP countries must navigate global uncertainty and tackle long-term challenges ...

In 2024, the Lao economy grew by 4.1 percent, driven primarily by strong performance in the services sector, followed by electricity generation, mining, agriculture, and some manufacturing. Services ...

Croatia has demonstrated significant progress in economic development and improvement in living standards for its citizens. Economic performance during this period, including the country’s strong ...

Two mechanisms have been proposed to explain sex selection in India: son preference in which parents desire a male heir and daughter aversion in which dowry payments make parents worse off with girls.