Mongolia Poverty Update

The poor, with low levels of human capital, are unlikely to be able to meet the labor market needs for better-paying jobs and often face difficulties in finding a job, hence poverty

2024 Jan 30

The State of the Poor: Where are the Poor and where are

The State of the Poor: Where are the Poor and where are they Poorest?1 Extreme poverty in the world has decreased considerably in the past three decades (figure 1). In 1981,

2024 Oct 06

An opportunity to reduce poverty and inequality in El Salvador

This background note documents trends and the current situation regarding poverty and inequality in El Salvador. It compares these trends with those of other countries in

2024 Jul 15

Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024

The World Bank has set a clear mission: ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet. This report offers the first postpandemic assessment of

2025 Jun 10

Tanzania''s Path to Poverty Reduction and Pro-Poor Growth

During the past decade, Tanzania recorded sustained economic growth and a persistent decline in poverty, according to a new World Bank poverty analysis.

2025 Dec 14

Poverty and Equity Briefs

Poverty rates and total number of poor as measured by the national poverty line and for the international extreme poverty line ($3.00 in 2021 PPP terms), as well as the lower

2025 May 15

Madagascar Poverty Assessment: Navigating Two Decades

The Madagascar Poverty Assessment report launched in February 2024 provides an account of the evolution of poverty and living conditions in Madagascar in the last decade

2025 Jan 08

Bridging the Gap: Inequality and Jobs in Thailand

Policy measures can include support for schools and learning recovery, improve fiscal policy to strengthen social protection programs, targeting assistance to poor households,

2024 Sep 07

Fragility, Conflict and Violence Overview

Enter Short DescriptionFragility, Conflict & Violence Addressing fragility, conflict, and violence is a strategic priority to achieve our twin goals— end extreme poverty and

2025 May 21

Poverty Overview: Development news, research, data | World

Fighting poverty in all of its dimensions lies at the core of the World Bank''s work. We work closely with governments to develop sound policies so that poor people can improve their

2025 Feb 19

View/Download Poor quality solar container outdoor power [PDF]

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