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#Mozambique is expanding opportunity, nearly doubling electricity access since 2018 & reaching 9.5M people. With the right investment, universal access by 2030 is within reach. Learn how we’re partnering to power jobs, opportunity & growth for all. wrld.bg/MjEa50WrPTj

NEW REPORT: #Angola is bouncing back—GDP up 4.4% in 2024! Strong gains in oil, mining, and agriculture. Financial inclusion is key to keeping the momentum. Read our latest report: wrld.bg/2Raz50WvfGR

The new #GlobalFindex report is out! Here’s what’s changing: ✅ 80% of adults now have a financial account ✅ 40% in developing economies save formally ✅ 42% make digital payments with a phone 📱 or card 💳 Explore more insights: wrld.bg/hnbx50WqFCg

For Ilda, a Mozambican mother, electricity means: ✅ Helping them study at night ✅ Feeding her children nutritious food ✅ Building a better future This is how the @WorldBank helps families rise — with power, dignity, and opportunity. #PoweringAfrica

#BurkinaFaso’s strong growth in the agriculture and services sectors in 2024 cut the extreme poverty rate to 23.2%, with a sharper decline in rural areas. Still, the absolute number of people living in poverty remains high, exceeding 5.5 million. Report: wrld.bg/sin250WoTPt

To drive inclusive growth, Angola must:   🔹 Invest in energy & education 🔹 Embrace digital & AI 🔹 Boost agriculture value chains 🔹 Deepen regional integration   📘 Economic Update: wrld.bg/5qUE50WviGM 📘 Country Econ Memo: wrld.bg/cmK050WviIR

Pleased to join Secretary of State Luis Epalanga, economists, academics & students at #Angola Knowledge Day 🇦🇴   We discussed why economic diversification is key to Angola’s transformation—and how to unlock its full potential.

[SAVE THE DATE] Are you passionate about economic development & job creation in Eswatini? Join the @EswatiniGovern1 & @WorldBank for the 2025 Economic Update launch: "Harnessing Digital Technologies for Growth & Jobs" 📅 July 31 | 🕘 9 AM (Eswatini time) wrld.bg/4Z7550WvhOk

#Angola’s oil sector fuels growth but doesn’t generate enough jobs for its population. Boosting productivity in other sectors & improving access to finance and infrastructure can unlock new employment opportunities. Read more: wrld.bg/ggyL50WvfPH

[COMING SOON]: The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, in partnership with the @WorldBank Group, will officially launch the Eswatini Economic Update (EEU) 2025.

The Lobito region in #Angola is rapidly emerging as a vital logistics hub—an essential gateway to global markets and a driver of regional trade, integration, and job creation. #LobitoCorridor

Did you miss the launch of this year’s Country Policy and Institutional Assessment report? We’ve got you covered! 📺 Watch the replay to learn about key trends and best practices for more effective service delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa: wrld.bg/SSok50WrnLt #CPIA2025

Out now: CEoG's new book "Financing African Economies from Within" The book calls for stronger domestic resource mobilization and homegrown solutions to financing development — a major step toward building resilient, self-reliant economies. 📘Download: wrld.bg/kqEi50WubIa

The Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Atlas provides comprehensive data on settlements in 58 countries, supporting initiatives like Mission 300 to expand #EnergyAccess. ⚡Check it out: wrld.bg/Al8u50Wow8K #PoweringAfrica

Exciting Opportunity for African Think Tanks! Join us on July 24, 2025, from 14:00hrs-15:30hrs EAT (GMT+3) for the official launch of the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) Call for Proposals. Don’t miss out! Register now on zoom.us

From "Africa Rising" narratives to today's sobering realities—the Africa Development Forum has tracked two decades of continental development. @WorldBank and @AFD_France mark 15 years of evidence-based insights: wrld.bg/uX8N50WtXce

[REPORT] #Cameroon’s GDP grew by 3.5% in 2024, up from 3.2% in 2023, driven by rising cocoa prices, enhanced cotton yields, and improved power supply. Learn more in the 2025 Cameroon Economic Update: wrld.bg/x0lZ50WrQQS

Passionate about driving development in #Africa? Hear from Ndiamé Diop, @WorldBank VP for Eastern & Southern Africa, on how the @WorldBankAfrica Fellowship empowers emerging talent to lead change. Be part of the future. Apply now 👉 wrld.bg/uEnL50WsC8A #WBGfellows

It was a privilege to meet H.E. President @jlprdeangola. We talked about Angola’s reform efforts, investing in people, and the potential of the Lobito Corridor. I appreciated the leadership and commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive future.

🇳🇬#Nigeria’s potential is vast—but largely untapped. The new Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic by the @WorldBank Group charts a reform path to unlock billions in private investment across digital, health, energy and agribusiness. 🔎 Explore: wrld.bg/n50s50Web8w

Africa has made remarkable gains in 25 years: ✅ Life expectancy up 11 years ✅ School enrollment surged ✅ 7 of 10 fastest-growing economies were African But deep structural challenges remain. Download the new @WorldBank report to learn more: wrld.bg/sCPW50WtaJE