Fragility, conflict, and violence create complex risks that interlink with civil wars, pandemics, and climate disasters. By 2030, over half of the world's poor may live in affected areas.

How is the World Bank supporting these countries? wrld.bg/3ixa50RFPzC

.World Bank Poverty’s Luis Felipe López-Calva states that around 7% of the global population is projected to live in extreme poverty by 2030 unless drastic action is taken.

Learn how we can work together to #EndPoverty : wrld.bg/8J2I50S0m1c

What works to get youth into jobs?
Our joint World Bank & International Labour Organization review finds that entrepreneurship support & employment services have the biggest impacts in developing countries, while skills training & wage subsidies work best in advanced economies.

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🎙️On this episode of the #DevelopmentPodcast , we explore how to grow economies while protecting our forests. Join the journey from Nepal to Costa Rica with Cristian Samper from Bezos Earth Fund, Florita Jimenez Martinez & Valerie Hickey. wrld.bg/a3j050ROIE7 #ForNature

The World Bank Group cannot expand its capacity without also elevating the role of knowledge.

That’s why we’re changing our approach to knowledge to better respond to the countries’ evolving development priorities.

Read more on Axel van Trotsenburg’s blog: wrld.bg/Ayn750RJZ1R

Micro, small, & medium enterprises (MSMEs) represent over 90% of all firms, contributing 60-70% of total employment & 50% of GDP globally.

IFC's new financing platform helps support these businesses, especially women-led or focused on environmental sustainability.

At #WBGMeetings , World Bank Pres Ajay Banga and I launched a joint effort to connect 300M people in Africa to electricity by 2030. We will co-host an Africa Energy Summit later this year. Not only are we reforming, but we are also changing how we work together, as a system, to

At #WHA77 , I stressed the urgent need for global action on prevention & preparedness for pandemics.
The Pandemic Fund is a testament to the strength of global coordination. Let's move with determination & urgency to build a safer, healthier future! wrld.bg/y3Ub50RYQCl

The Women, Business and the Law 2024 report added a new standalone indicator on women’s safety to its index, which measures laws affecting women’s economic opportunities in 190 economies.

Learn more: wrld.bg/UQWU50RJZAy

In Lebanon, the government – with support from the World Bank & World Food Programme – has provided close to 100,000 households with vital financial assistance.

Listen to Anna Bjerde & Carl Skau about the power of partnerships to serve the most vulnerable.

The World Bank Group is streamlining guarantee products, ensuring easy access and a seamless experience.  

With simplified processes, the Bank is paving the way for more than $20B in annual guarantee issuance by 2030. 

More:  wrld.bg/xpaC50RJYRk

Innovation, Respect, Impact, Integrity, and Teamwork are the bedrock of World Bank sustainability and the foundation of the Sustainability Review.

Fresh thinking, sound solutions for sustainable development at your fingertips: wrld.bg/pRxz50RywFq

From Poverty to Prosperity🌟

36 recipient countries have graduated from IDA, and many of them have returned as donors. The journey of these countries is a testament to the effectiveness of IDA - World Bank’s approach.

Explore their stories: wrld.bg/7THY50RK3B6 #IDAworks

The World Bank Group released decades of proprietary emerging market default and recovery statistics - as a public good - to drive more private sector capital into developing economies. Learn more: wrld.bg/qxTY50REp2E

Tune in May 30-31 to see how young innovators are harnessing technology to drive inclusive and sustainable development. Sign up to join us: wrld.bg/Ujv350RYm9R #WBGYouthSummit

'A key force for disinflation—falling commodity prices—has essentially hit a wall. That means interest rates could remain higher than currently expected this year and next.' — Indermit Gill

Read the latest Commodity Markets Outlook ➡️wrld.bg/T42s50RK5g6 #CMO2024

In 2023, over half of carbon pricing revenues was used to fund climate and nature programs. Despite record revenues and growth, global carbon price coverage and levels remain too low to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Report: wrld.bg/pimm50RPtxb #PriceOnCarbon

Despite challenges, Sub-Saharan Africa anticipates 3.4% growth in 2024, a testament to its resilience.

To effectively tackle poverty, prioritizing inclusive growth policies that reduce inequality is essential. Read more: wrld.bg/G0Yn50RFPbA #AfricasPulse

[REPORT] #CarbonMarkets can play a critical role in global decarbonization efforts, and channeling much-needed climate finance towards climate action in developing countries.

Learn about the state of play of International #CarbonMarkets in 2023: wrld.bg/r2MM50RK58G #COP28