World Bank Digital

@WBG_Digital

The digital economy is creating unprecedented opportunities. The @WorldBank helps countries around the world make the most of them.

Washington, DC

Joined January 2011

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World Bank East Asia Pacific@WB_AsiaPacific · Jul 23

Expanding digital access means unlocking opportunities for jobs, education, health & innovation. The @WorldBank is supporting the #Philippines 🇵🇭 in accelerating its #DigitalTransformation, with 20 million people getting new or better access to broadband internet. @WBG_Digital

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 22

#India 🇮🇳 is rethinking official statistics. From mobile phone data to AI, a recent national workshop spotlighted how frontier technologies can close data gaps and sharpen policymaking. Learn more 👇 wrld.bg/GB8150WqYpU

WBG_Digital's tweet card. India’s national workshop explored how mobile data, scanner data, geospatial tools, and AI can modernize official statistics through a World Bank-led push to close data gaps with frontier technolog...

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 21

Discover how @WorldBankWater is helping water managers revolutionize water management with technology and expert advice and how #DigitalWater promotes innovative solutions for a sustainable future. ➡️wrld.bg/PonZ50TFUY9

WBG_Digital's tweet image. Discover how @WorldBankWater is helping water managers revolutionize water management with technology and expert advice and how #DigitalWater promotes innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 21

From smartphones to savings, the #GlobalFindex 2025 shows how technology is shaping financial inclusion & where progress is still needed. 🎙️: Hear from @LeoraKlapper, @WorldBank Lead Economist & Findex founder, as she shares key takeaways from the report: wrld.bg/7vZk50WqYoy

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 20

🌍 Dive into the future of development! Subscribe to the @WorldBank Digital blog for insights on how technology is reshaping economies and improving lives. Don't miss out on the latest trends and innovations! 🖱️wrld.bg/k67V50TFhBt

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · 2 h

No one left behind in the digital era‼️📶 That's what @WorldBank is working towards. ☑️We've helped connect 114 million people to broadband internet & expect to increase to 415 million. Check out the Scorecard Indicator for Digital Connectivity for more: wrld.bg/2em550TNT65

World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · 8 h

#DYK? Account ownership in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased by 32 percentage points in the last decade. Find out how mobile money has played a crucial role in advancing financial inclusion in #Africa in this interview with @GSMA's Ashley Olson Onyango: wrld.bg/2VmB50Q0PHE

WBG_Digital's tweet image. #DYK? Account ownership in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased by 32 percentage points in the last decade.

Find out how mobile money has played a crucial role in advancing financial inclusion in #Africa in this interview with @GSMA's Ashley Olson Onyango: wrld.bg/2VmB50Q0PHE

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · 13 h

Dive into the #DevelopmentPodcast for insights on how we can bridge the digital divide and accelerate change! @AnthonyPY_Tan, @AMuchanga, @Idah_WB, and Youmina Machele discuss how digital advancements create real-world impact. wrld.bg/11hw50W62RY

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · 15 h

What does it take to make AI work in the public sector? A case study from #Greece shows AI can boost employment services, but success depends on getting the data & human expertise right. Read more: wrld.bg/3xPE50W3ln0

WBG_Digital's tweet image. What does it take to make AI work in the public sector?

A case study from #Greece shows AI can boost employment services, but success depends on getting the data &amp; human expertise right.

Read more: wrld.bg/3xPE50W3ln0

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · 18 h

LAC region has long grappled with a productivity gap. ~17 million jobs that could be improved with Generative AI (GenAI) are hindered by gaps in digital access & infrastructure. Can GenAI help remove some of the barriers to economic development? Find out: wrld.bg/aafW50STRk7

WBG_Digital's tweet image. LAC region has long grappled with a productivity gap. ~17 million jobs that could be improved with Generative AI (GenAI) are hindered by gaps in digital access &amp; infrastructure.

Can GenAI help remove some of the barriers to economic development? Find out: wrld.bg/aafW50STRk7

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · 21 h

The #KyrgyzRepublic’s experience offers a roadmap for countries working to bridge the digital divide in rural communities. Key lessons: ☑️Build community trust ☑️Foster public-private partnerships ☑️Invest in digital skills for all—especially women & youth wrld.bg/u6O950U2CW9

WBG_Digital's tweet image. The #KyrgyzRepublic’s experience offers a roadmap for countries working to bridge the digital divide in rural communities. Key lessons:
☑️Build community trust
☑️Foster public-private partnerships
☑️Invest in digital skills for all—especially women &amp; youth
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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 23

Adaptation to extreme heat demands city-level, neighborhood, and building data. Learn how 24 researchers prototyped real-world urban heat solutions in a World Bank hackathon. Read the full story: wrld.bg/Wo9L50WqYlW

WBG_Digital's tweet image. Adaptation to extreme heat demands city-level, neighborhood, and building data. Learn how 24 researchers prototyped real-world urban heat solutions in a World Bank hackathon.

Read the full story: wrld.bg/Wo9L50WqYlW

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 23

Did you know? #Mali is one of the largest recipients of remittances. Malians formally received $987 million in international remittances in 2020. Explore how #digital remittances and mobile money have boosted inclusion in the country. wrld.bg/VKuA50QrnwT

WBG_Digital's tweet image. Did you know? #Mali is one of the largest recipients of remittances. Malians formally received $987 million in international remittances in 2020.

Explore how #digital remittances and mobile money have boosted inclusion in the country.
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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 22

From digital transformation in Morocco to closing gender finance gaps in Mexico, the Finance for Development #F4D Stories of Impact e-book is packed with inspiring videos, interviews and testimonials from our clients. Explore them now: wrld.bg/Q2IC50W62Rh

WBG_Digital's tweet image. From digital transformation in Morocco to closing gender finance gaps in Mexico, the Finance for Development #F4D Stories of Impact e-book is packed with inspiring videos, interviews and testimonials from our clients.

Explore them now: wrld.bg/Q2IC50W62Rh

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 22

In #Senegal & #Nigeria, 3G coverage has been linked to declines in extreme poverty of 10% & 4.3% respectively. @AxelVT_WB argues for accelerating investments for everyone to thrive in the digital era. Learn more: wrld.bg/45nM50W2iPf

WBG_Digital's tweet image. In #Senegal &amp; #Nigeria, 3G coverage has been linked to declines in extreme poverty of 10% &amp; 4.3% respectively. @AxelVT_WB argues for accelerating investments for everyone to thrive in the digital era.

Learn more: wrld.bg/45nM50W2iPf

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 22

Imagine every child having a personal #AI tutor, a remote village accessing world-class healthcare & efficient governance supported by AI. Our blog showcases how emerging economies can seize AI's potential to carve out their development trajectory: wrld.bg/Qoay50S7Fha

WBG_Digital's tweet image. Imagine every child having a personal #AI tutor, a remote village accessing world-class healthcare &amp; efficient governance supported by AI.

Our blog showcases how emerging economies can seize AI's potential to carve out their development trajectory: wrld.bg/Qoay50S7Fha

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 22

#Ghana's agricultural sector is embracing digital technology to overcome challenges and drive progress. Building on this success will amplify its impact. Learn more about the innovative solutions making a difference: wrld.bg/ejMB50VZcxo

WBG_Digital's tweet image. #Ghana's agricultural sector is embracing digital technology to overcome challenges and drive progress. Building on this success will amplify its impact. Learn more about the innovative solutions making a difference: wrld.bg/ejMB50VZcxo

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 22

“The jobs that are actually facilitated by digital, I think this is where there's a lot of space and I really feel that this is where the excitement has to be and is going to be going forward.” @Idah_WB. 🎧 Tune in to the #DevelopmentPodcast: wrld.bg/2QOn50W5w0T

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 21

"Digital First Responders" provides actionable recommendations for policymakers to establish and operate effective incident response teams. Read our report for insights and practical steps: wrld.bg/gtaO50W2j2s

WBG_Digital's tweet image. "Digital First Responders" provides actionable recommendations for policymakers to establish and operate effective incident response teams.

Read our report for insights and practical steps: wrld.bg/gtaO50W2j2s

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World Bank Digital@WBG_Digital · Jul 21

What if AI could predict the success of clinical trials before they begin? Ingenix, a Polish startup is using generative AI to revolutionize drug development. With support from @IFC_org, they’re aiming to save lives, and boost access in emerging markets. wrld.bg/KU4X50WpPYT

WBG_Digital's tweet image. What if AI could predict the success of clinical trials before they begin?

Ingenix, a Polish startup is using generative AI to revolutionize drug development. With support from @IFC_org, they’re aiming to save lives, and boost access in emerging markets.

wrld.bg/KU4X50WpPYT

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