ONE is participating in the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, DC, joining global leaders, policymakers, and economists to shape discussions on African debt, global health financing, and sustainable economic growth.
At the 2026 World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings, ONE is engaging across key issues that will define development priorities for Africa and the global economy.
Why this matters
The World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 and IMF Spring Meetings come at a critical moment:
Global health programs require urgent and sustained financing.
Many African countries face rising borrowing costs...
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Security spending across OECD countries has become increasingly one-dimensional. In response to great-power rivalry and acute conflicts - from Ukraine and Gaza to Sudan - governments have sharply expanded military budgets while scaling back the very investments that help prevent crises from emerging in the first place.
Our new report, The Security Paradox, shows that heavily prioritizing defense spending while underfunding development and diplomacy is not only insufficient, but it also actively undermines long-term security.
Using the established 3D framework—Defense, Development, and...
Books are a great way to learn more about cultures, identities, and much more. That’s why we want to help you add a few more to your summer reading list.
For Africa Day this year, we asked our ONE Champions and staff about what books resonated with them when it came to resilience, innovation, leadership, and African identity. Their recommendations did not disappoint — here are 7 books to read by African authors to learn more about African identity, culture,...
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Africa, so that’s where we come in. We’re setting the record straight about what you really need to know about Africa.
Here are 3 common misconceptions about Africa, and the real facts.
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Myth 1: There is little economic growth in Africa
This myth couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, three out of four Africans are entrepreneurs, and one out of five working-class Africans are thinking of starting a business. If that’s...
For millions of children, vaccinations can make the difference to ensure a healthy life filled with possibility. When a child is protected from infectious diseases, they can go to school. Their parents can go to work. And their community can thrive.
The world has made remarkable progress in vaccinating children over the past 24 years, thanks to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Since it was founded in 2000, Gavi has raised over $22 billion in direct contributions to support immunization efforts...
As the Managing Director begins a new term, the global economy and our societies face increasing headwinds.
The aftershocks of COVID-19 and conflict are impacting us all, and those in vulnerable countries face particular challenges because they bear the burden of unsustainable debt. They lack the resources to prepare for and respond to economic, environmental and health shocks. Women often of these crises.
As a result, extreme poverty and hunger are increasing for the first time in a generation. In 63...
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The impacts of the climate crisis are far-reaching. One impact is often overlooked: people's health.
The people living in Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, are experiencing that first hand.
But the community is rising up to tackle the threat. A group called Weather Mtaani helps the community understand weather forecasts and prepare for climate-related health risks from things like contaminated water. They also organize clean-ups to allow water to flow out of Kibera. ...
Every day, our activists are raising their voices for change and inspiring others to fight for climate justice. Which is why we want to introduce you to some of these amazing activists from across Africa.
Meet six ONE Activists — Adenike, Faith, Juliet, Moses, Tonny, and Chris — who are leading the fight against the climate crisis in their communities and beyond.
Chris Arunga, Kenya
What inspired his activism: Chris first heard about climate change in school. But when the impacts...
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Sometimes when people talk about the world, they're not actually talking about the whole world. But we have a few facts about a part of the world that's really vital and vibrant — Africa.
Keep reading to find out.
70% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 30
The youngest population on Earth is in Africa. That means there are millions of young people with ideas, innovations, and the potential to drive economies. Those are the people that...
More than a hundred Presidents, celebrities and economists have come together to propose a ten-point-plan to reform the World Bank and make it fit for the 21st Century.