Aug 28, 2024 · The World Development Indicators is a compilation of relevant, high-quality, and internationally comparable statistics about global development and the fight against poverty. …

May 1, 2024 · Developing Countries More than three-fourths of the world's population live in so-called developing countries: nations that may not have a stable economy, energy supply, or …

Apr 21, 2018 · Groupings are primarily based on the regions used for administrative purposes by the World Bank. There are two main variants: one which includes all economies, and one …

Nov 8, 2024 · The urgent need to address climate change involves both mitigation and adaptation. Despite high returns on adaptation investments, funding remains stagnant, with …

WDI is currently organized according to six main thematic areas: Poverty and Inequality: Indicators that measure the incidence and depth of poverty according to national and …

Aug 2, 2023 · Source: World Bank Group, Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) • “Rest of the World” refers to the group of advanced countries, such as the United States, Germany, …

Aug 2, 2023 · The timeliness, frequency, accessibility, quality, and comparability of household surveys are inadequate, particularly in the poorest countries. The availability and quality of …

The Global Consumption Database is a one-stop source of data on household consumption patterns in developing countries. It is designed to serve a wide range of users—from …

If global fertility has declined so sharply, should the United States and other donor countries continue to invest in overseas population assistance programs, particularly family planning?

Each chapter reviews the theoretical arguments and empirical evidence for and against strong intellectual property rights in developing countries from the perspective of both developed and …