
Brian Hansford
@b_hansford
Senior Communications Officer, International Finance Corporation @IFC.org, a member of the @WorldBank Group
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http://ifc.org 26-03-2013 23:07:50
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Wrapping up #FfD4Sevilla with one clear message: From creating jobs to tackling debt and unlocking private capital, international cooperation matters more than ever āand the World Bank is stepping up to deliver BIG impact: š„ Watch my recap:

š The World Bank Groupās 2025-2026 country income classifications are out! Four economies have moved to new income categories this year: Cabo VerdešØš», Costa RicašØš·, Namibiaš³š¦ & Samoaš¼šø. See whatās behind the category changes in our new #DataBlog ā”ļø wrld.bg/IAj650WjaSM

Energy doesnāt just enable jobsāit creates them. In #Africa, maximizing the sectorās potential could generate 7.4 million direct jobs this decade. The World Bank Groupās goal to connect 300 million people to electricity is a powerful driver of inclusive growth.


Every $1 that donors contribute to IDA - World Bank is leveraged into almost $4 of financial support for the poorest countries. How does this happen? Find out how #IDAworks in our series "Since you asked" š¬ā¬ļø wrld.bg/l1mj50WkJ67

š¬ Africaās film industry supports nearly 5M jobs and adds up to $5B to GDP. Today, IFC, African Development Bank Group & EbonyLife Studios announced plans for a pan-African film fund to boost financing, jobs & local storytelling. š„Read more: wrld.bg/u0tc50Wmrfx #IFCCreativeIndustries #AfricanFilm


Yemen is one of the worldās most water-scarce countries. With support from IDA - World Bank, UNDP Yemen + SFD-Yemen, 30,000+ rainwater cisterns now bring clean water to families across the country, offering a lifeline where infrastructure is out of reach. #IDAworks


Jobs provide a pathway to long-term resilience. The IDA - World Bank PSW has helped mobilize $31B in private investment across 52 countries, unlocking 3 million jobs & transforming lives in the worldās most fragile places. Learn More: wrld.bg/n4aq50WonT0 #IDAworks #Jobs #IFCimpact




Infrastructureš Agribusiness š Healthcare š„ Tourism šļø Manufacturing šļø As part of the World Bank Group, IFC invests in high-potential sectors where job creation meets development impact. Find out more: wrld.bg/C8EY50W7j25




One year in, the World Bank Guarantee Platform is helping bring private capital where itās needed most. In this #DevelopmentPodcast, we cover: ā”ļøWhat the platform does ā”ļøWhy de-risking matters ā”ļøHow guarantees create jobs š§Listen now: wrld.bg/wPkM50WoCAs






Access to finance can mean the difference between a struggling idea and a thriving enterprise. With IDA - World Bank PSW support, over 4 million loans are reaching micro, small, and medium-sized businesses and women entrepreneurs. wrld.bg/sEKI50Woomm #IDAworks #MSMEs #IFCimpact
