The Binding Constraint on AI in Education Is Not Technology. It’s Organizational Culture Jaime SaavedraEzequiel Molina March 13, 2026 This page in: English Español © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/binding-constraint-on-ai-in-education-latin-america When people talk about AI in education, they usually mean AI in classrooms: devices, chatbots, adaptive platforms. The conversation quickly stalls because many schools in low- and middle-income countries lack the infrastructure. So, AI becomes something for well-resourced systems, and everyone else waits. © 2026 World Bank Group, https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/search Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet New data show how aligning food production with water realities delivers better outcomes. https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/home

What happened to the land? Long-run agricultural plot panel surveys John LoeserFlorence Kondylis March 16, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/what-happened-to-the-land--long-run-agricultural-plot-panel-surv The impacts of policies can take many years to materialize, yet surveys of policy beneficiaries often stop just a few years after a baseline survey. Such short-run data collection can miss important impacts: a recent experimental evaluation found lower child mortality when parents received a deworming intervention as children. To capture such slow-to-emerge impacts, a growing number of experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations now collect follow-up data on household beneficiaries years and decades after implementation was completed. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Nature's bottom line: Why Kenya's economic future depends on healthy ecosystems Mansi Vipin PanchamiaNepomuk DunzRachel MokIsfandyar Zaman Khan March 16, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/allaboutfinance/nature-s-bottom-line--why-kenya-s-economic-future-depends-on-hea Kenya's vibrant economy and its rich natural heritage are deeply intertwined. From the farms that feed the country to the stunning landscapes that attract global tourism, a healthy environment is the bedrock of Kenya's prosperity. However, this vital connection is under threat, and the economic consequences of nature degradation are becoming increasingly clear. © 2026 World Bank Group,

Beyond the Dollars: Why Impact and Results Define IDA’s Unique Value Akihiko Nishio March 16, 2026 This page in: English Español العربية 中文 © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/beyond-the-dollars-why-impact-and-results-define-idas-unique-value In an era defined by overlapping crises, from pandemic recovery and climate shocks to debt pressures and fragile conflicts, the global community often asks: Does multilateral development finance still work? Does it deliver where it matters most? © 2026 World Bank Group,

Five Lessons on Creating Jobs and Building Resilience through Local Initiatives Jana ElhorrJanna TenzingMacarena Martin SeguradoNicole Southard March 17, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/climatechange/five-lessons-on-creating-jobs-and-building-resilience-through-local-initiatives Investments in climate resilience could add the equivalent of 150 million jobs in low-and middle-income countries by 2050. These investments encompass critical initiatives like upgrading infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, developing early warning systems, and restoring degraded lands through drought-resistant farming. Investing in climate resilience is not just good for the planet, it directly benefits job creation and unlocks economic growth. © 2026 World Bank Group,

The right way to do industrial policy Indermit Gill March 17, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/the-right-way-to-do-industrial-policy It’s a question nearly as old as government itself: when, if ever, should the state put its thumb on the scale to favor a particular industry? © 2026 World Bank Group,

Gender equality is smart economics: Insights from Women, Business and the Law 2026 Tea TrumbicNorman Loayza March 17, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/gender-equality-is-smart-economics--insights-from-women--busines Facing a shrinking workforce and stubborn stagnation in 2012, Japan placed a pragmatic bet on women. It rolled out a series of reforms to make it easier for women to work, including expanding childcare support, enhancing parental leave, and using tax incentives to spur firms to promote women at work. By 2019, two million more women were employed, female labor force participation reached 67%, and job placement for graduates was nearly universal. © 2026 World Bank Group,