PRESS RELEASEAPRIL 15, 2024 Despite High Potential, 75 Vulnerable Economies Face ‘Historic Reversal’ This page in:English Español Français العربية Русский 中文

PRESS RELEASEAPRIL 15, 2024 This page in:English Español Français العربية Русский 中文 Despite High Potential, 75 Vulnerable Economies Face ‘Historic Reversal’ https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/04/14/the-great-reversal-prospects-risks-and-policies-in-international-development-association-countries WASHINGTON, April 15, 2024—Despite their high potential to advance global prosperity, one-half of the world’s 75 most vulnerable countries are facing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time in this century, a new World Bank report has found. Taking full advantage of their younger populations, their rich natural resources, and their abundant solar-energy potential can help them overcome the setback.