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WHAT WE DO

The World Bank Group works in every major area of development. We provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance, and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face.

Development Projects

Projects

Access the World Bank's lending portfolio of more than 12,000 development projects, including current and historical data since 1947.

Priorities

Human Capital Project

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We can end extreme poverty and create more inclusive societies by developing human capital. This requires investing in people through nutrition, health care, quality education, jobs and skills.

Knowledge

Research and Publications

The World Bank has published over 200,000 documents to increase understanding of development policies and programs. These reports, working papers, and documents, along with the primary data on which they are based, are available online at no cost.

Products & Services

World Bank Annual Report

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Through work that spans regions and sectors, we are helping countries find sustainable solutions to their development challenges in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Learning

Accelerating Solutions Through Learning

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