Social Development focuses on putting people first in development processes. It promotes inclusion of the poor and vulnerable in shaping development by empowering people, building cohesive and …

Jul 15, 2025 · Africa is scaling the social economy through policy, capital, and innovation – building inclusive, resilient systems for jobs, equity and climate action.

Standards build trust and make economies run efficiently. Mastering global standards is vital for developing countries’ growth. The World Development Report 2025 guides nations to adapt, align, …

Dec 10, 2024 · Governments and NGOs around the world adopt community-driven development approaches to address complex and overlapping challenges.

The World Bank is supporting Ethiopia to address fragility and enhance resilience by emphasizing social inclusion, institutional development, economic opportunities, job creation, and service delivery. Key …

Social Development focuses on the need to “put people first” in development processes. It promotes social inclusion of the poor and vulnerable by empowering people, building cohesive and resilient …

The World Bank Group supports cities and mobilizes subnational finance to create jobs by building urban infrastructure and strengthening municipal services.

Community and local development (CLD) programs empower communities to lead local development processes through control over planning decisions, fund management, and project implementation.

Nov 17, 2025 · The report provides a comprehensive synthesis of the social enterprise landscape in Africa, drawing on new survey data and existing literature from across the continent. Social …

Indigenous Peoples are critical partners for the development solutions needed to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.