The World Bank
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May 5, 2025
Event takeaways, new commodity markets outlook
EDITOR’S PICK
Job Creation Takes Center Stage at the Spring Meetings. The 2025 World Bank Group Spring Meetings in one word? Jobs. Here’s an inside look at all the events, announcements, and more that took place last week. VIEW STORY: English, العربية, Français, Español, Русский
WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Latest Global Commodity Markets Insights. The World Bank’s new Commodity Markets Outlook reveals that global commodity prices are expected to drop to their lowest level of the 2020s. FIND OUT MORE
How Stronger Land Systems Can Spur Economic Growth and Jobs. In the lead up to the upcoming World Bank Land Conference, we explore six ways that land systems are critical for economic development. LEARN MORE
IN FOCUS
Data360: New Development Data Portal Now Live. Did you know you can access the world’s development data with just one click? Check out Data360, our new portal providing powerful analytics and more than 10,000 indicators. SEE DATA
Meet the Women Powering the Islands. We take a look at how women’s greater participation is enhancing the impact of clean energy technologies on energy security and affordability in small island countries. VIEW STORY
In Tanzania, More Electricity Brings Better Education and Health. The World Bank’s Tanzania Rural Electrification Expansion Program has helped boost students’ education performance and access to essential health services. READ MORE
