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  1. : Bringing low-cost, timely electricity to the rural poor in Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. Diesel pumping vs. — there's no competition. Find out why in our new knowledge base →

  3. Both public and privates sectors need to invest in . Why it matters:

  4. Ushering in a new area for finance and . Here's how: climatechange

  5. Early childhood is the foundation of today’s workforce. Here's why:

  6. Despite some progress, more initiatives are needed to improve the unemployment rate for women in rural

  7. Why is “inefficiency” needed in energy financing for ? Blog:

  8. Lighting ’s helped millions make the switch to for lighting & basic energy needs:

  9. 43% of children are not reaching their full potential due to stunting and poverty.

  10. Use our interactive map to explore demographics, access to resources, rates and more in

  11. Higher productivity & more investments in auto industry can create more jobs & growth in and South Asia

  12. 43% of children are not reaching their full potential due to stunting and poverty.

  13. In , IDA has helped nearly 5M rural residents connect to renewable sources.

  14. Within a decade, power could become the cheapest form of in :

  15. Societies are aging across Europe & Central Asia, but individuals are not. Why?

  16. ’s population will grow by around 1M per year. How to ensure economic dev't for all:

  17. between Brazil & Africa increased from US$2B to US$10B b'tn 2000 & 2010. How SMEs helped:

  18. 8 of the are underpinned by , but none can be reached if the global financial system is in turmoil

  19. Research says companies that promote women, often perform better:

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