According to the report’s estimates, ending child marriage could generate more than US$500 billion in benefits annually each year. The World Bank is committed to seeing every girl prosper in her life.

JOHANNESBURG - Transforming basic education can drive inclusive growth. This is according to the World Bank's latest economic outlook report for South Africa. It says improving the quality of learning ...

With 80% of Grade 4 learners struggling with reading comprehension and mounting pressure to accommodate 1. 2 million ...

This Program Achievement Report (PAR) captures the accomplishments of the intensive effort the Kuwait Ministry of Education has undertaken in cooperation with the World Bank. This multi-year, ...

The report underscores that South Africa is currently facing a severe learning crisis, as its education outcomes are too low ...

Dr. Luis Benveniste is the Global Director for Education at the World Bank. Prior to that, he was the Human Development Regional Director for Latin American and the Caribbean. He was a co-author of ...

The report notes that South Africa’s economy is recovering following the successful political transition in 2024 and the near ...

Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early age can drive inclusive growth in South Africa, according to a World Bank report released today. The report ...

The report underscores that South ... Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, said this research by the World Bank Group was well aligned with the government’s priorities to ensure all ...