World Development Report 2016

A mobile version of the latest World Bank flagship report, Digital Dividends.

Download the WDR 2016 App for a mobile version of the latest World Bank flagship report, Digital Dividends.

The 2016 World Development Report shows that while the digital revolution has forged ahead, worker skills, as well as governing regulations and institutions have not kept pace. Countries need to create favorable conditions for businesses, people and governments to take advantage of technology.

Read the report in sequence, or browse and search the text, tables, figures, maps, and boxes by:

-- Topic

-- Economy

-- Keyword

-- Report section and chapter

For the first time in the history of this seminal report series, users can click on the CSV icon next to a table to view, save, and share the data behind a figure.

Other features include:

-- Jump to separate tables, figures, and boxes in the Graphics and Tables tab.

-- Tap figures, tables, and boxes to view in full-screen.

-- Overview in 7 languages

-- Main Messages in 7 languages

-- Share content on social networks, save, and email your favorites.

-- Cite selections using citation information provided at the top of each section.