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Those diseases have become a growing concern in all countries irrespective of income level. Infographic Arrow Press Release Arrow Report Arrow Video Arrow Read Off-Grid Solar Sector Grows The off-grid solar industry has grown into a $1.75 billion annual market, providing lighting and other energy services to 420 million users. Read Report Arrow READ Designing Cities for All Modern cities are designed by men and for men. A new World Bank handbook is a "how-to" on gender-inclusive urban planning and design. Read Publication Arrow Read Inclusive Education in Uganda Uganda is promoting special needs and inclusive education to give every child an equal chance to an education. Learn How Arrow Join Us -- Newsletter Our Mission The World Bank Group has two goals, to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity in a sustainable way Who we are Data We engage the development community with real-world statistics View More Data Arrow Many homes in low- and lower middle-income countries lack basic handwashing facilities Many homes in low- and lower middle-income countries lack basic handwashing facilities On average, women have just three-fourths the legal rights of men Browse Data By Country By Indicator With the current flu season predicted to be especially severe, as well the recent coronavirus outbreak, people are rightfully concerned about their health. From flu shots to face masks, many are taking extra measures to protect themselves from infection. But there is also a simple and effective way to help prevent the spread of infection diseases –handwashing. However, a lot of homes in low- and lower middle-income countries still lack basic handwashing facilities. Read More . According to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2020 report, women still have just three-fourths the legal rights of men. The report measures how laws and regulations affect women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies. The 2020 edition covers reforms conducted during a 2-year period ending in September 2019. Read More . Results We support countries' poverty reduction strategies What We Do Arrow Access the World Bank's portfolio ...