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World Development Report:
- Overview
- WDR 2007: Development and the Next Generation
- Your Responses to the WDR Questions
- E-Discussions With Youth
- Your Ideas for a Title
Check out the World Bank's WDR 2007 site. A consultation section includes details such as reports and photos. 
WDR 2007: Development and the Next Generation
The World Development Report (WDR) is a World Bank publication that examines the state of the world from a different angle and is published yearly.
It's one of the most influential publications about development.
The 2007 WDR focuses on young people (ages 12–24) and their contribution to developing their countries.
In other words, it is about you and your stake in development.
That's why the Bank asked your opinions about challenges you face every day.
The Bank was particularly interested in learning about the following four things:
- How is your experience being a young person in your country?
- What issues do you think are important to improve the situation of young people?
- What actions do you personally take in order to make a difference?
- What do you expect from policy makers to help you?
Did My Input Matter?
Yes. Starting October 17, 2005, Youthink! posted WDR questions for you to answer. In addition to publishing your answers on this website, some comments were included in the report itself.
Researchers working on this report received a lot of opinions, many of them conflicting. That's why it wasn't possible to include all responses in the final report.
Who Did the Report Consult With?
Youth around the world are a very diverse group of people. To try to reach as many different young people as possible, the researchers reached out to:
- Youth civil society or "youth organizations"
- Individuals and especially disadvantaged groups
- Development partners that work with young people or are focused on their issues
How Did the Consultations Take Place?
In addition to getting feedback through Youthink!, researchers held consultations globally, nationally and locally, in a variety of formats:
- Global online e-discussions
- Consultations in developing countries
- Consultations with the Youth Development and Peace Network, a group that represents global, regional and local youth organizations
The World Development Report has focused on these topics in recent years:
- 2006: Equity and Development
- 2005: A Better Investment Climate for Everyone
- 2004: Making Services Work for Poor People
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