World Bank Group President David Malpass discussed his work on development and the unique challenges facing Latin America during his 1984 trips to Honduras and Guatemala for the United States government. In addition to per capita gross domestic product, the World Bank recognizes the importance...

World Bank Group President David Malpass discussed talks with G7 leaders about the World Bank Group's work on health and preparedness. The World Bank will have approved vaccination programs in over 50 countries by the end of June. He talked about the Bank's joint work with the African Union's...

World Bank Group President David Malpass stated that the immediate priority is for countries that have sufficient supply to quickly release doses to countries that have vaccination deployment programs. He said that by the end of June, the World Bank will have approved vaccination operations in...

David Malpass, President of the World Bank, commented on 30 years of World Bank engagement with Russia. He discussed helping Russia contribute to global public goods, including its efforts toward a green transition that will benefit Russians and people around the world; and second, exchanging...

David Malpass, President of the World Bank, discussed with Beatrice Janzon, Swedish Radio International, the following topics: long-term effects of children out of school during the pandemic, economic recovery for developing countries, importance of vaccinations for the developing countries, and...

David Malpass, President of the World Bank, discussed the immediate health impact of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to the long-term effect of climate change, the extent of the global crisis, and the depth of its consequences. He focused on the financing needs in low-income countries,...

World Bank Group President David Malpass highlighted that in the first year of the pandemic, the World Bank Group committed USD 180 billion to help countries respond to the health, economic, and social impacts of the pandemic. The Bank authorized USD 12 billion to help countries access and...

World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has taken a toll on African lives, economies, and livelihoods. The World Bank intends to invest and mobilize about USD 150 billion over the next five years in Africa to support the continent's recovery...

This report discusses the remarks delivered by World Bank Group President David Malpass at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting held during the 2022 annual meetings. He discusses: the world needs to be much better prepared to respond to pandemics, catastrophes, and health...

Bank Group President David Malpass said that deep structural reforms are needed now more than ever to secure social cohesion and put the region on a sustainable and more inclusive development path. The World Bank Group has maintained a long-standing partnership with Central African Economic and...