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NEWS
* More Countries Closer to Millennium Development Goals
* Development Committee: Food Prices Top Concern
* Put Food First: Open Forum on the Food Crisis
* 'Apps for Development' Winners Unveiled
* Bangladesh: Mapping Climate Change and Food Security
* Four Ways to Ensure Growth in Africa's Agriculture Sector
* World Development Report 2011: Conflict Security and Development
* Video: A Year of Open Data at the World Bank
* Dani Rodrik Speaks on Structural Change, Growth and Jobs
REGIONAL NEWS AND PROJECTS
Africa
East Asia and the Pacific
East Europe and Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East and North Africa
South Asia
RESULTS
* A - Z of Development Results
BUSINESS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
* Environmental Specialist, Chemical Management
ON THE BLOGS
* Absolute vs Relative Poverty
IN DEPTH
* World Bank – IMF Spring Meetings
DID YOU KNOW?
* New App Highlights Concrete Results Achieved with World Bank Support
NEWS
More Countries Closer to Millennium Development Goals
Two-thirds of developing countries are on track to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), says a new report. The Global Monitoring Report 2011 delves into country performance, revealing a diverse, but hopeful picture of progress toward the MDGs. Read more
Development Committee: Food Prices Top Concern
At the conclusion of the Spring Meetings, the Development Committee issued its communiqué, which focuses on rising food prices as a major concern. Communiqué | Webcast | Zoellick Presentation
Put Food First: Open Forum on the Food Crisis
Food prices have risen 36% since last year, causing pain and suffering for poor people around the world. During the World Bank's Open Forum on the food crisis, panelists tackled solutions such as sustainable farming to increase agricultural productivity and easing trade of staple foods. Replay discussion.
'Apps for Development' Winners Unveiled
More than 100 entries from 36 countries competed in the World Bank first ever 'Apps for Development' competition. The winning application allows users to visualize development indicators using charts and maps. Apps Gallery | Press Release | Video
Bangladesh: Mapping Climate Change and Food Security
Bangladesh can be described as "ground zero" at the intersection of climate change and food security. A new effort maps the country's progress in tackling these challenges. See map
Four Ways to Ensure Growth in Africa's Agriculture Sector
With only one-fourth of Africa's arable land currently in use, accounting for a mere 10% of global food production, an agriculture and agri-business sector in full bloom is likely to result in transformational change in the lives of the world's bottom billion. Read more
World Development Report 2011: Conflict Security and Development
Video: A Year of Open Data at the World Bank
A year after the World Bank made its data free and accessible; see how developers and researchers around the world are using these datasets to find new solutions to development problems. Watch video
Dani Rodrik Speaks on Structural Change, Growth and Jobs
Professor Dani Rodrik visited the World Bank to deliver a lecture on structural change and growth. See highlights.
Africa
African Finance Ministers Urge Economic Diversification to Spur Jobs, Growth
Speaking to press during the 2011 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings, African ministers said their countries must rely less heavily on commodities, bridge infrastructure gaps and ensure regional integration. Read more
East Asia and the Pacific
World Bank Open Data Now in Chinese
The World Bank's data are now available in Chinese, on the Open Data platform. The platform provides a free, comprehensive, and user-friendly window into the world's development progress. Read more
East Europe and Central Asia
Transition to a Low-Emission Economy in Poland
A new study identifies factors that could lead Poland on a low emission growth path. The study is part of the World Bank's series of low-carbon growth studies. Read more
Latin America and the Caribbean
How Latin America Can Help Solve the Food Crisis
A new World Bank report highlights Latin America's potential to help solve the food crisis given its huge abundance of natural resources. Read more
Middle East and North Africa
Middle East and North Africa: A New Social Contract for Development
Speaking ahead of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings, Bank President Robert Zoellick said the crisis engulfing the Middle East and North Africa shows that greater citizen participation and better governance are crucial for economic development. The World Bank will do more to emphasize both, he said. Read more
South Asia
South Asia: Results from the Field
Through personal stories, facts, and figures, see how World Bank support is helping overcome poverty in South Asia. Read more
A - Z of Development Results
Helping countries achieve results is at the heart of the World Bank's work. We are working with our country partners to better document what we are achieving together. See a snapshot of our impact.
Environmental Specialist, Chemical Management, Global Environment Facility (GEF)
The environmental specialist will support the development of GEF programs and policies related to chemicals. The incumbent will provide guidance, coordinate a portfolio of projects, and maintain institutional relationships. Apply now
Absolute vs Relative Poverty
There is more relative poverty in the developing world than previously thought. Also, the pace of progress against relative poverty is slower than that against absolute poverty. Read blog post
IN DEPTH
The global food crisis, conflict-affected countries, anti-corruption and recent developments in the Middle East/North Africa were on the agenda for the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings last week in Washington, D.C. See in-depth coverage of the discussions on our blog.
DID YOU KNOW?
New App Highlights Concrete Results Achieved with World Bank Support
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