Blog & News
Field stories, analyses and testimonials from our teams and partners around the world.
The right to development, forty years on: what has become of the promise made to the people?
Forty years after its recognition by the United Nations, the right to development cannot be assessed solely in the light of the commitments made. It i...
Statement by the Executive President of the World Association for Development on the occasion of International Day for Universal Access to Information
Turning access to information into a real means of empowermentNever before has our era produced, disseminated and shared so much information. Digital ...
Statement by the Executive President of the World Development Association to mark World Tourism Day
Rethinking tourism for shared progressTourism involves much more than simply the movement of people. It brings cultures together, mobilises resources,...
Institutional statement by the Executive President of the World Development Association at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly
Ensuring global commitments are fulfilledThe World Development Association welcomes the convening of the 81st session of the United Nations General As...
Statement by the Executive President of the World Association for Development
World Oceans Day, 24 September 2026Making maritime excellence a reality for every nationThe world does not rely solely on the territories defined by n...
International Day of Peace
Peace is not built only when conflicts break out. It is built every day through education, justice, dialogue, inclusion and stronger institution...