World Bank East Asia Pacific

The #Philippines’ GDP per capita growth reached 3.5% since 2010—among the top 25% fastest growing middle-income countries! Find out more in the first @WorldBank Country Growth and Jobs Report: wrld.bg/nogH50WrybH

You can be a change agent in your community and in your family! Karlin Nayawi from Lae, Papua New Guinea shares how the @WorldBank-supported Urban Youth Employment Project is helping local young people, especially young women, build skills, find jobs, and shape a better future.

Great to be in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Today I visited a youth employment project close to my heart—helping young people learn practical skills and find meaningful jobs.

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

Jobs are the surest path out of poverty. From farms in the Philippines to tourism villages in Indonesia & small businesses in Fiji—see how the @WorldBank is helping countries in #EastAsiaPacific create jobs, transform lives & boost shared prosperity. wrld.bg/ECVR50VZzRH

#DYK that since 2010, nearly 12 million #jobs have been created in the #Philippines 🇵🇭, driven by strong economic growth? Explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the first @WorldBank Country Growth and Jobs Report: wrld.bg/vNVB50WrhCF

As Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th anniversary, I was pleased to exchange with Prime Minister Hon. James Marape & Treasurer Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey. We're proud to deepen our partnership to create jobs and opportunity, expand energy access & invest in people.

At the Pacific Islands Forum, @bjerde_anna reaffirmed the @WorldBank Group’s role as a partner to the region’s development vision. A partner that listens, learns, shares, and works with Pacific countries to deliver results. Read her remarks at #FEMM2025: wrld.bg/CeSW50WupzZ

With support from the @WorldBank, #Indonesia is showing how #SustainableTourism can make a difference. With the creation of nearly 1 million #jobs anticipated, our project is boosting local businesses, improving lives, and protecting the environment: wrld.bg/rNgH50WoPE1

In Suva, @bjerde_anna met with Hon. @bimanprasad to discuss Fiji’s priorities—from regional trade to resilient health systems. Together with the Government, we’re building strong partnerships to drive sustainable development across Pacific communities.

This week, Managing Director @bjerde_anna is in the Pacific. From transport to health and financial services, the @WorldBank Group is working with countries to deliver results that matter to people across the region.

Honored to have Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister @bimanprasad join me on Talking Development.   We talked jobs, health, trade & the power of Pacific ties.     Stay tuned, this episode is coming soon!

Had a great evening with our amazing @WorldBank Pacific team and their families in Suva. As we deepen our presence across the Pacific, I’m inspired by the talent, dedication, and energy of this team.

Happy to join Pacific Finance Ministers & business leaders at @ForumSEC in Suva. The World Bank is committed to supporting the 2050 Strategy with bold action, scale & partnerships that create jobs, build resilience & deliver results for Pacific people. wrld.bg/HR9H50Wtfft

Grateful for a powerful conversation over coffee with some of Fiji’s remarkable women business leaders. We discussed what’s driving women’s success and the barriers many still face. Jobs for women are jobs for growth, and we are listening!

With support from the @WorldBank’s Trade Facilitation Support Program, countries like Fiji 🇫🇯 are transforming trade: ✅Border wait times cut from 10 hours to 15 minutes ✅Going digital reduced processing times from 3 hours to minutes ✅Truck clearance boosted by over 200%

Thank you to Tonga’s Prime Minister Hon. Dr. ‘Aisake Eke, and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa for the inspiring exchange, paving the way and creating momentum ahead of the @ForumSEC Leaders’ Meeting.

Vinaka vakalevu to Hon. @bimanprasad, Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister, for the warm welcome to Suva and a rich discussion. Looking forward to deepening our partnership with @FijianGovernment and the Pacific — from regional trade and correspondent banking to health systems.

Productive breakfast meeting with World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Ms. Anna Bjerde, during her official visit to Fiji. We discussed development priorities, CWM health project, resilience building, and deepening our partnership to support Fiji’s growth. @WorldBank

Excited to be in the Pacific this week! First stop: an inspiring exchange with our Sydney team. From climate-smart roads to healthy island systems to financial access for all, you’re making the World Bank’s vision real. It’s about people, partnerships & impact at scale.