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New World Bank support will help Moldova boost economic growth, create jobs, improve its energy security, and advance reforms critical for its EU accession path. Learn more ⬇️

👨🏻‍🌾 Agriculture hasn’t disappeared as countries across Europe and Central Asia have grown richer. Instead—as Antonella Bassani, Holger Kray and Sameh Wahba explain—it has evolved into a dynamic, integrated system that creates jobs and sustains rural communities: wrld.bg/sVPw50VQrS5

Ukraine's railways remain a vital lifeline for the country's economy. Learn how the World Bank's #RELINC project is helping Ukrainian railways || Укрзалізниця repair bridges and tracks as well as build new connections—keeping passengers and cargo moving despite the war: wrld.bg/3ZfV50VPY88

From farm to plate, the agrifood sector powers a chain of jobs across countries. In Europe & Central Asia, over 1 in 10 jobs are in this vital sector. Antonella Bassani & colleagues share how the future of agriculture in the region is one of transformation, opportunity & impact.

Winter smog covers cities across the #WesternBalkans, driven by rising car use and outdated vehicles. Countries need urgent reforms in transport policy to reduce emissions and improve public health across the region. Read more: wrld.bg/xSTU50VRnki

Encouraging private sector growth is crucial for Europe and Central Asia. But as Ivailo Izvorski points out, the focus must be on empowering young, dynamic firms that are essential for creating jobs, exports, and innovative products. wrld.bg/qTNU50VRIYe #ECAUpdate

Without the right policies, rising vehicle use will worsen air pollution. The #WesternBalkans can reduce emissions and support cleaner cities through taxes, regulations, and investment in sustainable transport. Learn more: wrld.bg/z3RR50VRrgm

Lack of access to finance is far too common for women entrepreneurs around the globe. Anna Bjerde and Antonella Bassani outline how Central Asian countries can rapidly boost financial inclusion, helping create millions of jobs and prosperity across the region: wrld.bg/a8e650VT9qF

To improve air quality, the Western Balkans can: ⛽️ Align fuel and vehicle taxes with emissions 🚗 Regulate car imports and efficiency 🔌 Expand electric fleets and charging networks Learn more: wrld.bg/sT8T50VRriv

With new support from the World Bank, #Uzbekistan will boost its energy security, modernize its electricity distribution infrastructure, and improve power supply reliability in key regions across the country. Learn more: wrld.bg/12xS50VTPA7

🏥 For Hasmik's daughter, the renovated hospital in Artashat now provides the specialized care she needs—no more driving to Yerevan for treatment. See how the World Bank is helping Armenia tackle non-communicable diseases: wrld.bg/ymM750VTUaZ

How does agriculture drive economic growth in Europe and Central Asia? The World Bank's Antonella Bassani, Holger Kray, and Sameh Wahba discuss the agrifood sector’s impact on job creation and rural development across the region: wrld.bg/hqiF50VUTvN

🏥 Renovated medical facilities across Armenia do more than provide state-of-the-art care for patients living with non-communicable diseases—they offer dignity and hope. See how the World Bank is helping the country invest in a healthier future: wrld.bg/cjvz50VV6gj

👩‍⚕️ Training to be a caregiver, Verica has found new purpose—and a source of extra income. She’s one of hundreds of women across North Macedonia providing in-home care services for the elderly through a World Bank-supported project: wrld.bg/5YzA50VVvgo

New World Bank support will help improve the availability and use of geospatial data in Uzbekistan, which is crucial for land development, business expansion, and boosting investor confidence. Learn more: wrld.bg/q2E650VVanu

Since 1990, 10 countries in Europe and Central Asia have transformed their economies and reached high-income status. Another 20 remain middle-income. The World Bank’s #GreaterHeights report offers actionable recommendations to boost the region’s growth: wrld.bg/rMfG50VW16p

Through a new World Bank-backed project, Uzbekistan will: 💧 Modernize its irrigation infrastructure 📈 Improve water and energy efficiency 🚜 Boost agricultural productivity for 232,000 hectares across five regions Learn more ➡️ wrld.bg/LYLT50VW3y7

On #BiodiversityDay, explore how conserving lake ecosystems in Georgia is paying off by protecting a near extinct bird species in the Caucasus—attracting tourists and revitalizing rural economies: wrld.bg/t1TE50VWREC

To reach high-income status, Europe and Central Asia's developing economies must accelerate innovation and productivity. At this #ECATalk, Leonardo Iacovone, William F. Maloney, and Ivailo Izvorski will discuss unleashing the region's private sector: wrld.bg/1I7650VU6Fo #ECAupdate

How does investing in protecting biodiversity improve local economies? Discover how conserving lake ecosystems in Georgia's Samtskhe-Javakheti region is encouraging eco-tourism that is boosting local businesses: wrld.bg/t1TE50VWREC #BiodiversityDay