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5 ways to close the global innovation divide
High income economies are dominating global innovation. Led by Switzerland, the top 10% are outpacing the rest in innovation as measured by the 2014 Global Innovation Index. This rich-poor innovation...
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Why is the World Bank on Medium?
The World Bank is working toward two incredibly ambitious goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and ensuring shared prosperity for the bottom 40% of the population in each developing country. To...
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The Middle East, version 2.0.
Let’s be honest. The Middle East and North Africa is burning, and in some areas it is literally burning. Conflict and fragility have long warped what once was the cradle of civilization and the...
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World Bank Group Youth Summit 2017: Technology and Innovation for Impact
We are excited to announce this year’s Youth Summit 2017: Technology & Innovation for Impact. As highlighted in the 2016 World Development Report “Digital Dividends”, we find ourselves amid the...
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Mentoring entrepreneurs: Finding out what works and what doesn’t
The Caribbean CIC Team after the Workshop kick-off. © Elaine TinsleyStart-ups in emerging markets are disadvantaged when it comes to accessing mentors and mentorship programs. The infoDev Climate...
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African leaders committed to building a digital economy
Mbarak Mbigo helps his colleagues who are software developers at Andela, in Nairobi, Kenya. © Dominic Chavez/IFC We only have to look at the way we communicate, shop, travel, work and entertain...
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Stories of success: We-Fi’s Women Entrepreneurs Reporting Award
Amanda Burrell, documentary filmmaker, receiving the award. © 2018 One World Media AwardsJordan’s Water Wise Women initiative puts women at the heart of efforts to combat severe challenges in water...
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