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NEWSLETTER
Small States Update: October 2025

This issue highlights efforts to strengthen client capacity, foster regional integration through pooled resources and innovative financing, insightful research, and stories of impact.

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EVENT
Small States Forum 2025
/en/events/2025/10/01/small-states-forum-2025
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STATEMENT
Small States and Small States Forum Members
/en/news/statement/2024/06/26/small-states-and-small-states-forum-members
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THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN SMALL STATES

Small States face distinctive development challenges. Their small populations and narrow economic bases make them particularly vulnerable to external shocks—including economic crises, commodity price fluctuations, natural disasters, and climate change. The Small States Forum (SSF) provides a high‑level platform for dialogue on how the World Bank Group supports Small States’ specific development needs.
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BY THE NUMBERS: SMALL STATES

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SMALL STATES
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WB_WDI_NY_GDP_MKTP_KD_ZG
GDP growth (annual %)
WB_WDI_SP_POP_TOTL
Population, total
WB_WDI_AG_LND_FRST_ZS
Forest area (% of land area)
WB_WDI_EG_ELC_ACCS_ZS
Access to electricity (% of population)
WB_WDI_BX_KLT_DINV_WD_GD_ZS
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
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OUR PRIORITIES
IN SMALL STATES
ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº Group has a long-standing and growing commitment to supporting Small States’ development efforts.

Debt

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ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº Group works with the International Monetary Fund to help low-income countries balance the need for funds with the ability to repay their debts.

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Energy

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ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº Group’s approach to energy supply prioritizes accessibility and affordability, manages emissions responsibly, and recognizes that context matters.

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Blue Economy

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ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº Group supports countries in strengthening governance of marine and coastal resources to boost their contributions to sustainable, inclusive economies.

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THE LATEST FROM SMALL STATES

Explore the latest World Bank Group news, stories, and research on Small States.

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