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Commodity Prices to Rise 23% in 2026

Commodity Prices to Rise 23% in 2026

The latest Commodity Markets Outlook projects energy, food, and metals prices rising in 2026, raising risks of inflation and food insecurity.
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Türkiye Turns Private Capital into Jobs, Infrastructure, and Growth
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Türkiye Turns Private Capital into Jobs, Infrastructure, and Growth

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What It Takes to Transform the Farming and Food Sector at Scale
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What It Takes to Transform the Farming and Food Sector at Scale

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Mobilizing Private Capital for Nigeria's Growth
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Mobilizing Private Capital for Nigeria's Growth

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World Bank Group Annual Report 2026
World Bank Group Annual Report 2026
The World Bank Group Annual Report 2026 details the institution's work to create more and better jobs for people in developing countries.
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Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report
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From Classrooms to Careers: Guyana’s Youth Gain Skills for Real Jobs in Growing Industries
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Artificial Intelligence in Action in Latin America’s Schools
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