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#ABCDE2025 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 taught us that multilateral institutions must adapt. We need honesty, integrity, and the humility to admit there’s no single roadmap for development. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆➡️ youtube.com/live/TyppQJi85…

#DYK 4 billion adults in developing economies own a mobile phone, but only around half use a password to protect their phone? We need to strengthen digital security as access expands. Learn more in the new #GlobalFindex: globalfindex.worldbank.org

At #ABCDE2025, global experts explored the forces shaping development today—populism, shifting power, AI, and climate policy. Catch up on the full Day 1 replay: youtube.com/watch?v=CriEhg…

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

It's the final day of #ABCDE2025.🌍 We're rounding things out with expert-led discussions on agricultural markets, migration, and a fireside chat between @MamtaMurthi and @DaveEvansPhD. With: @wb_research & @LKYSch. 📺 Tune in live ⬇️ bit.ly/4kl6plJ

Starting now: #ABCDE2025 Closing Day → worldbank.org/en/events/2025… Join us for sessions on ag. markets, nutrition, migration & the future of human development. Featuring @MamtaMurthi, @cbb2cornell, @DaveEvansPhD & more. #DevelopmentEconomics

What can the World Bank #EnterpriseSurveys tell us about firms’ experiences around the world? Explore interactive data visualizations and topic-specific research based on surveys of 250,000+ firms across 168 economies, all on our updated website: ➡️ wrld.bg/yOZn50WuTZ0

Day 3 of #ABCDE2025 starts now! Join us for conversations on poverty, education, and health, a discussion between @IndermitGill and @APanagariya, and more. With: @wb_research & @LKYSch. 📺 Tune in live ⬇️ bit.ly/4kl6plJ

“Outside researchers and Bank researchers have much to offer each other.” — Stanley Fischer (1943–2025) Our new blog honors the former @WorldBank Chief Economist and founder of #ABCDE2025. Read more ➡️ worldbank.org/en/events/2025… #DevelopmentEconomics

🗓️ #ABCDE2025 Day 3 starts in 1 hour! Join global experts for timely conversations on poverty, health, education & the future of development in a shifting world. Agenda & livestream ➡️ worldbank.org/en/events/2025… #DevelopmentEconomics #PolicyResearch #GlobalDevelopment

#ABCDE2025 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 taught us that multilateral institutions must adapt. We need honesty, integrity, and the humility to admit there’s no single roadmap for development. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆➡️ youtube.com/live/TyppQJi85…

8 in 10 adults worldwide now have access to a financial account up from just 50% in 2011. Progress is real, but 1.3 billion are still left out of financial services. How do we close this gap? Find out in the new #GlobalFindex report: ➡️globalfindex.worldbank.org

Day 2 of #ABCDE2025 starting soon. Catch live sessions on geopolitical shifts, AI, Africa’s growth, and more—plus a keynote by Robert Zoellick and a book talk with @KeyuJin & @IndermitGill . 📺 Watch live: worldbank.org/en/events/2025…

Strengthening financial health could help the quarter of adults who have experienced emergencies in the form of a natural disaster or extreme weather, as 2/3 suffered income loss or damage to homes or livestock. Explore more #GlobalFindex data: ➡️globalfindex.worldbank.org

🔴 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

.@wb_research, @CGDev, & @LKYSch's #ABCDE2025 starts shortly!🌍 Today, you'll hear experts discuss navigating development in the age of populism, reviving multilateralism, AI, and more. Watch live here 🔴 ⬇️ bit.ly/4kl6plJ

#ABCDE2025 opens today with critical conversations on development cooperation, multilateralism, AI, pollution & populism. Hear from @MasoodA_a, @JustinSandefur, @IndermitGill, @rglenner, @DannyQuah, @selinalcho & more. Watch live → worldbank.org/en/events/2025…

#ABCDE2025, co-hosted by @WorldBank, @CGDev, & @LKYSch kicks off tomorrow.🌍 Tune in for expert-led deep dives on key topics such as AI, migration, nutrition and health, and a geographical focus that spans the world. Watch live here! ⬇️ bit.ly/4kl6plJ

What’s fueling the rise of populism? And how should development policy respond? @JustinSandefur chairs a timely discussion with @IndermitGill, @rglenner & @DannyQuah at #ABCDE2025. Register to watch live July 22: wrld.bg/Hic150WrsE3

#Chile’s last census, led by @INE_Chile, used computer-assisted personal interviews & Survey Solutions, a software developed by the @World Bank. It was a powerful example of digital tools enhancing statistical systems. Learn about this successful story: wrld.bg/5HIL50WsUnP