2023 top stories and publications

A look back at our most popular blogs and must reads

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Top Stories of 2023

As 2023 wraps up, we look back at the most popular World Bank blogs and publications of the year.

	Education: How to overcome the biggest problems facing education As education challenges continue to persist in developing countries, World Bank experts lay out four ways to reverse and improve the trends. READ MORE

	Digital: India’s digital transformation a game-changer for economic development? India's use of digital tools could revolutionize the national credit landscape, making it easier for businesses and individuals to access formal financial institutions. VIEW STORY

	Environment: Tackling the plastic pollution crisis in the Philippines The government, academia, and civil society have all stepped up their work to confront the Philippines’ plastic pollution crisis head on, leading to promising policies. LEARN MORE

	Agriculture: Fertilizer prices ease but issues linger  As fertilizer prices remain at historically elevated levels, farmers cut back fertilizer field applications due to affordability and availability issues. SEE CHARTS

	Gender: Closing the gender gap in education and labor Girls are getting educated at higher levels today than ever before. But these education gains are generally not translating into labor market gains for women. LEARN MORE

2023 Must Reads

	Within Reach: Navigating the Political Economy of Decarbonization Under the Paris Agreement, 195 governments agreed to keep global warming at below 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. Why are climate policies adopted in some cases but meet opposition in others? READ REPORT

	Migrants, Refugees, and Societies  The 2023 World Development Report takes a deep dive into the international migration issue and its potential to serve as a force for growth and shared prosperity in all countries. LEARN MORE

	Fintech and the Future of Finance Fintech, applying digital technology to financial services, is reshaping the future of finance. How exactly are digital technologies revolutionizing payments, lending, investment, insurance, and other financial products? FIND OUT

News

Remittance Flows Continue to Grow in 2023 Albeit at Slower Pace  Developing Countries Paid Record $443.5 Billion on Public Debt in 2022 READ LATEST NEWS RELEASES

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