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What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean for the Developing World?

This podcast explores ways in which artificial intelligence is being used across the globe.
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World Bank Group Announces Sangbu Kim as Vice President for Digital Transformation

Sangbu Kim joins as the World Bank’s first Vice President for Digital Transformation.
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Digital Progress and Trends Report 2023

Explore this flagship report to learn about unfolding global digitalization and its impacts on economies and societies.

Digital Policy Responses to COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the Digital Transformation team has been tracking digital responses globally to understand how governments, telecoms and the private sector have supported affordable and resilient digital infrastructure and services to help individuals, businesses and governments cope with the crisis. We invite you to navigate the database using our interactive dashboard and visualization tool.

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Students taking part in the Kosovo Connected event on March 21, 2023 pose outside of their school in Hertice, Kosovo.

Kosovo's Digital Revolution

The Digital Economy Project for Kosovo aims to improve access to high-speed broadband and online services for citizens, public, and academic institutions in underserved areas. It focuses on expanding digital connectivity, supporting digital skills and employment opportunities, and enhancing citizen engagement.

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Cybersecurity

Building and strengthening trust in usage of digital platforms and services
Digital for Climate

Accelerating climate action in a way that is good for both people and the planet
Broadband Infrastructure, Access, Use

Promoting universal access to inclusive, affordable, safe, and resilient connectivity

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Open Data

The World Bank provides free and open access to a comprehensive set development data in countries around the globe.
World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives

World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives explores the potential of the changing data landscape to improve the lives of the poor, while also acknowledging the challenges new approaches to data can mean for ...
Partnership for Open Data

The World Bank has joined forces with Open Data Institute and Open Knowledge Foundation in a three-year project designed to help policy makers and citizens in developing countries understand and exploit the benefits of ...
ITU Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development

The Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development is an international, multi-stakeholder initiative to improve the availability and quality of ICT data and indicators, particularly in developing countries.