Explore World Bank group data and analysis on global development topics like poverty reduction, education, health, economic growth, and more. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could speed up economic development and reduce poverty for dozens of developing countries—but it must be accompanied by deep policy reforms to mitigate risks. Transforming Lao PDR from a Land-locked to a Land-linked EconomyThe Lao-China Railway is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). With the right reforms undertaken by the Lao government, the railway connecting Lao PDR (and later Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore) to the vast BRI network could potentially increase aggregate income in Lao PDR by up to 21 percent over the long term The course consists of five modules, being the first on trade, Global Value Chains and regional integration. The second module explores economic aspects of logistics and connectivity, aiming at improved market and logistics efficiency and competitiveness. It also shows the importance of transport corridors and how to enhance their planning and operationalization, analyzing the BRI (Belt and Jul 22, 2025 · This Growth and Jobs Report presents a forward-looking roadmap for the Philippines to make this transition: from input-led expansion to productivity-driven growth that is inclusive, job-rich, and resilient. Mar 11, 2019 · Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects are expected to cut trade costs and enhance foreign investment in Central Asia and South Caucasus countries. A key issue for countries is how to maximize BRI benefits and minimize risks of unsustainable debt, and environmental and social costs Feb 19, 2025 · The assessment includes contributions from the African Development Bank. WRI also launches Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, supporting 11 African cities in building climate resilience. May 20, 2025 · With support from the Japan Social Development Fund and the World Bank, two initiatives in Zambia and Kenya

are demonstrating how community-led approaches can enhance the impact of infrastructure investments through grassroots participation and local capacity strengthening. Kazakhstan, the world's largest landlocked country, boasts the ninth largest territory globally and a population of just over 20 million, resulting in one of the lowest population densities at 7.4 people per square kilometer. It shares borders with Russia, China, and other Central Asian economies and is a crucial part of the Middle Corridor, linking Chinese and European markets via Central 国際開発金融機関のひとつである世界銀行は、我々の夢は生活しやすい地球上で貧困の無い世界をつくること（Our dream is a world free of poverty on a livable planet）をビジョン・ステートメントとして掲げています。