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How can developing countries navigate a fragmented aid landscape? Development Finance VP Aki Nishio lays out 6 ways the @WorldBank Group is helping: wrld.bg/basF50WtFlf #IDAworks

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

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/PI9650Ws3LV

Weekly Update: ➡️ How Technology Is Shaping Financial Inclusion ➡️ Unlocking Trade to Boost Economic Growth ➡️ Strengthening Africa’s Public Services ➡️ Can AI Revolutionize Drug Development? wrld.bg/8lb250WsElk

As global trade slows, developing economies face rising tariffs, uncertainty, and weaker demand. In their new blog, Ayhan Kose, @AlenMulabdic, and @CMWheeler share five steps to keep trade driving growth. wrld.bg/F1wG50WruVw

Envisioning how AI can advance human development can inspire the general direction to aim towards, leaving flexibility to adapt to unique national and local contexts to find ways for AI to be made to work for people. Read more: wrld.bg/7Vof50Wu6VT

This pioneering pilot in Costa Rica, supported by @WorldBank, rewards members of community associations for their work as mollusk gatherers, improving their livelihoods & recognizing their work in the conservation of the country's mangroves. Read more: wrld.bg/cLjm50WtFy6

#Blendedfinance is accelerating agricultural innovation. An investment from @IFC_org together with #GAFSP, helped Mahyco expand to provide access to high-quality, pest-resistant seeds that boost yields and incomes across Africa. 🔗 Learn more: wrld.bg/zoiG50WtFxq

Learn how a @WorldBank project supported farmers in #Indonesia – by improving irrigation efficiency and quality of service delivery. Find out more about our adaptation projects: wrld.bg/nNPK50Ws3I3 #SmartDevelopmentInAction

Extreme heat could cost cities in Europe and Central Asia 2.5% of GDP annually by 2050 without action. A new @WorldBank report explains how the region can take steps now to adapt. Learn more: wrld.bg/gguL50WtrZn

.@MIGA and @bancosantander are building on a trusted partnership to advance inclusive finance in Argentina. In their third project together, MIGA’s $500 million guarantee will expand access to finance for women-led SMEs and support green investment. Read more:…

📈 On a five-year basis, the frequency and lethality of conflicts have more than tripled since the early 2000s. The toll has been evident across the spectrum of development indicators. How can targeted action help reverse course? Watch this interview: wrld.bg/fsX250WipWy

Africa’s food travels 4,000 km over 23 days on average, 4x longer than in Europe. Why? Poor roads, port delays, and long bottlenecks. Learn more: wrld.bg/vbC450Wtoo4

🔴 LIVE NOW | Why is public trust eroding—and how should development policy respond? Join @IndermitGill, @rglenner & @DannyQuah host this important discussion. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… #ABCDE2025

Reforms in #Uzbekistan’s cotton sector backed by the @WorldBank and @ILO have improved livelihoods across rural areas. Women like Inoyatkhon are now working under better conditions: wrld.bg/RRLc50Wqf25

Despite headwinds, strong demand and aviation growth are fueling expansion in 2025. Explore the latest insights on sustainable tourism in the Caribbean and job-creating tourism projects in Indonesia in this edition of the @WorldBank’s #TourismWatch: wrld.bg/Hiya50WsTIb

By 2050, at least one third of the world population will be over 60. Countries must act now to turn this demographic shift into opportunity. Learn how the @WorldBank is supporting healthy aging with financing, data & policy tools to protect families. wrld.bg/ojab50WsRgh

🌍 Meet the @WBG_IDA Youth Champions Circle: A global network of young changemakers driving inclusion, resilience, and sustainability in their communities and around the world. Find out how they're using their voices to advance #IDA21: wrld.bg/mkzj50WshjK #IDAworks

The @WorldBank Group is strengthening its commitment to job creation with updated procurement requirements. From September 1, 2025, at least 30% of labor costs in international civil works contracts must go to local workers, boosting local economies. wrld.bg/rQKE50WsREV

Job creation through private sector growth is the priority for Mozambique and the World Bank. Critical infrastructure and reliable electricity are the foundations for businesses to grow. Mozambique is poised to lead as a regional energy powerhouse. #PoweringAfrica