This year marks 15 years of the Africa Development Forum series. To celebrate this milestone, we’re launching a new blog series where leading experts revisit the Forum’s foundational themes with new data & perspectives: . Available in French & #Kiswahili!

This handbook is for practitioners working in the social protection or fisheries sectors searching for innovative ways to promote #SustainableFisheries and reduce human vulnerability:

The new #GlobalFindex report shows how far we’ve come in financial inclusion: 8 in 10 adults worldwide now have access to a financial account. Still, 1 in 5 lack access to financial services. Progress is real, but the gap remains:

Fiscal Vulnerabilities in Low-Income Countries constitutes the first systematic assessment of the causes of chronic fiscal weakness in the very poorest economies—those with annual per capita incomes of less than $1,145 a year: #LICs

To achieve its goal of becoming an upper-middle-income country, #Senegal must prioritize climate adaptation. Investing in climate resilience could increase Senegal's GDP by 2% by 2030 and reduce climate poverty by 40%: #SenegalCCDR

To reduce #poverty and boost growth in #Africa: .📊 Ensure macroeconomic stability. 🔓 Remove competition barriers for fair opportunities. 🏛️ Strengthen institutions to protect rights and promote fairness. 📘 #EndPoverty

Interest payments for the poorest countries hit a record $34.6 billion in 2023—four times higher than a decade ago. The #IntlDebtReport 2024 examines the impact and offers insights for policymakers➡️

Solar & wind made up less than 1% of electricity in #Indonesia in 2023. #China: 16%. #VietNam: 14%. Still, rates remain low as costs fall and uptake grows. What is holding renewables back? @BankDunia @WB_AsiaPacific

Dive into the new @WorldBank + #ESMAP report that shows how energy efficiency can turn energy loss into opportunity. Two-thirds of energy is wasted — but we can cut waste, reduce costs, and #PowerMoreWithLess. 🔗 Read the report:

La innovación es clave para el crecimiento de #AmLat y el Caribe, pero la región invierte solo el 0,62% del PIB en I+D, muy por debajo del promedio global. ¿Cómo liberar todo el potencial regional? Participa en el evento organizado por @elpais_america:

#DYK 4 billion adults in developing economies own a mobile phone, but only around half use a password to protect their phone? We need to strengthen digital security as access expands. Learn more in the new #GlobalFindex:

Latest Benchmarking Infrastructure Development report reveals how Latin America & the Caribbean came in:. 🥇On improving contract management.🥈On improving PPP preparation.🥉On improving PPP procurement scores. Delve into the regional snapshot:

8 in 10 adults worldwide now have access to a financial account ⬆️ up from just 50% in 2011. Progress is real, but 1.3 billion are still left out of financial services. How do we close this gap? Find out in the new #GlobalFindex report:

JUST OUT: #GlobalFindex 2025! 40% of adults in developing economies saved in a financial account in 2024. But rainy-day funds are still out of reach for many: only 55% could raise emergency money if needed. Mobile phones could help close this gap:

How are people around the world saving, spending, and navigating financial shocks? Find out at the #GlobalFindex 2025 launch TODAY at 9:30 AM (ET):

This report reviews lessons learned from public stock management in developing countries with a long history of using them. It highlights key aspects of SGR management providing practical insights into successful strategies & common challenges:.

More people are saving, spending, and connecting digitally than ever before. The #GlobalFindex 2025 reveals how financial behavior is changing worldwide. 💻 Watch live via

The @WorldBank's new #BankingOnCities report provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of the investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries: 🏙️

How are people around the world saving, spending, and navigating financial shocks? Find out at the #GlobalFindex 2025 launch on July 16 at 9:30 AM (ET):

How are people around the world saving, spending, and navigating financial shocks? Find out at the #GlobalFindex 2025 launch on July 16 at 9:30 AM (ET). 💻 Watch live via

#Data360 is transforming how you access development data. As the @WorldBank’s new, more comprehensive & fully integrated open data platform, it offers verified & harmonized datasets for accurate, impactful analysis & informed decision-making. Dive in: