New #jobs, digital skills, and a seat at the table—youth in #EastAsiaPacific are shaping the future they want. On #YouthDay, read and hear inspiring stories of young people seizing opportunities, building careers, and driving change—with support from the World Bank and partners.

Happy International #YouthDay! Let's come together to recognize the power of young people as drivers of change in shaping a better future. Let's support our most vulnerable youth with income support, business capital, skills training, and market access.wrld.bg/vHrt50WEBWi

🚀 From ideas to action—youth are making it happen. This International #YouthDay, IFC spotlights changemakers creating opportunities, solving problems, and shaping the world. Follow their stories on our Instagram channel: wrld.bg/rsYi50WEEhQ #IFCYouthTakeover

Happy International #YouthDay! Youth are innovative and are increasingly exploring new pathways to acquire the skills needed to find jobs in rapidly shifting labor markets. Let's continue to support and empower their power and potential. s4ye.org

Social protection manages risk by protecting people against shocks & facilitating transitions - providing support & promoting job opportunities. It can also enable sustainable fisheries. Learn more in our recently published Blue Social Protection Handbook.wrld.bg/Z5zK50WECaO

Building on the recently published Blue Social Protection Handbook, this two-pager outlines key questions on the “why” and the “how” for using social protection and labor market interventions to achieve sustainable fisheries and better jobs:documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099…

LATEST REPORT finds extreme poverty is rising fastest in economies afflicted by conflict and instability. Read more to explore how targeted social protection programs help individuals and communities cope with shocks and recover from crises. wrld.bg/cYjJ50WG7im

71% of the labor force contribute to social insurance programs in ECA. How do we ensure better social protection measures for the most vulnerable? Learn more in our latest report on key actions to improve social protection systems. wrld.bg/obAl50WGkRX #InvestinPeople

This week marked International Youth Day. The next 10 years will shape the future of 1.2B young people. More than ever, we need to support and empower our youth to acquire the relevant skills needed for today and tomorrow’s job opportunities. wrld.bg/UzOY50WGEBG

Adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children live in a conflict affected state. How do we strengthen adaptive social protection for children in crisis? Read more in our latest blog. wrld.bg/o1el50WGR9b

Beyond increasing benefits, we must address specific challenges that affect women by investing in social protection systems that include economic security (inclusive of care economy), health, and education. Read more here: wrld.bg/bpqz50WHB2s #InvestinPeople

Discover key actions to improve global social protection systems: 1️ Extend coverage 2️ Strengthen support 3️ Build shock-proof systems 4️ Optimize financing Read more in our newest blog. wrld.bg/YkfH50WHP2p #InvestinPeople

Across regions, there are substantial gender disparities in social protection benefits. For every $1 received by male beneficiaries, women only receive 81 cents. Learn how we can expand benefits to ensure all individuals and communities are covered. wrld.bg/KlrV50WIlFM

Extreme poverty is rising fastest in economies afflicted by conflict and instability. Read more in our latest report to explore how targeted social protection programs help individuals and communities cope with shocks and recover from crises. wrld.bg/UByz50WIvv7

When women are empowered, poverty can be reduced. Learn more about the discussions & insights at this year’s South-South Learning Forum and how developing countries are advancing economic inclusion programs to increase women’s participation and engage men. wrld.bg/3Fgo50WIVZ7

Subsidy reforms have helped countries achieve better social service objectives. Indonesia’s food assistance program has enabled recipients to buy high-nutrient foods. Learn how we can continue to expand social protection coverage to those most in need. wrld.bg/rspR50WJcnP

Through our social protection programs, we've reached 222M people living in poverty - including 120M women and 75M people in fragile settings. These programs provide crucial support from cash transfers to job training. Learn more: wrld.bg/SYTi50WJBxx #InvestinPeople

Adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children live in a conflict affected state. How do we strengthen adaptive social protection for children in crisis? Read more in our latest blog. wrld.bg/QMeT50WJVxy

The next 10 yrs will shape the future of 1.2B young people. Youth are innovative & are increasingly exploring new pathways to acquire the skills needed to find jobs in shifting labor markets. Let’s continue to support and empower their power & potential. wrld.bg/FXKa50WKpLN

Two billion people in low- and middle-income countries still lack adequate social protection coverage – including over 1 billion people in Africa and South Asia alone. Read in our latest report the need to expand coverage to those most vulnerable. wrld.bg/etuv50WKyON