Connectivity needs to be widespread, reliable, equitable, and fast to increase efficiencies and provide citizens with the tools they need. blogs.worldbank.org/digital-develo… via @WBG_DigitalDev

War is Hell. I urge the Russian Federation to end the war.

On behalf of the World Bank Group, I extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed of the UAE. We also congratulate H.E. محمد بن زايد on his election as President - looking forward to continuing our cooperation on key development challenges.

Dear young change maker interested in #DigitalTransformation, please don't miss this opportunity.

Youth Summit: Unlocking the Power of Inclusion for Equitable Growth live.worldbank.org/events/2022-wb… via World Bank

My thanks to all who are participating in this year’s #WBGYouthSummit -- we are excited to hear from you. Young people are contributing to the resilience of communities, proposing innovative solutions & driving positive change.

Digital platforms are redefining the creative economy. You may be the next big thing. #WBGYouthSummit

In today’s global context of several overlapping crises, secure and resilient internet infrastructure is a fundamental necessity. Leveraging on this, will encourage remote work, thereby reducing the need for several displacements. Following fuel scarcity, who knows what is next?

I’m always pleased to meet new staff, and today, I welcomed the “Class of 2022” from the World Bank Recruitment Drive for Western and Central Africa. What a talented batch, ready to transform the continent & the world! See our current #job vacancies: worldbank.org/en/events/2022…

The challenges in #education are huge right now and teachers are crucial partners to ensuring quality education for all. Let's support our educators, today and everyday. #WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay

How can policymakers and organizations support developing countries in building resilience? .World Bank Group President @DavidMalpassWBG and Kristalina Georgieva Managing Director IMF will discuss this on October 10. wrld.bg/jaZ950L2Ca1

How can #digitalization offer transformative solutions to create #jobs and tackle poverty across Western and Central Africa? Read the interview with the World Bank Vice President for the region, Ousmane Diagana.

There are significant opportunities for a #ResilientFuture for Africa. Président de la BOAD Sergeekue and I discussed a forward-looking collaboration between the World Bank & Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement for greater impact in the region.

Réunion productive avec Motaze Louis Paul aujourd’hui. Nous y avons évoqué entre autres le prochain Cadre de partenariat pays entre le #Cameroun 🇨🇲 et la Banque mondiale et le rôle du Cameroun dans la sauvegarde des forêts du bassin du Congo.

Hallelujah Challenge !

Au #Sahel, le changement climatique est 1 réalité du quotidien. Au cours des 2 dernières années, la Banque mondiale a fourni $19,6 milliards en Afrique au titre du financement climatique, dont près de 56% consacrés à l'adaptation & au renforcement de la résilience. #COP27

We are proud of our 50 years of partnership with 🇧🇩. It has achieved remarkable progress, including reducing climate vulnerabilities with innovative solutions, such as this cyclone shelter that provides safe haven during disasters and in normal times operates as a school.

The adoption of #GovTech is the way to resolve the reduce corruption, increase transparency, and deliver services faster, to more people and with more easy-Mercy Tembon, Vice President and Corporate Secretary, World Bank #GovTechGlobalForum

Enjoyable breakfast meeting today with Ajay Banga. Very pleased to be working with Ajay on a smooth transition.

1/2: Nous a fait l’honneur ce jour à Washington DC, le Président de l’Assemblee Nationale de #Côte d’Ivoire l’Hon. ⁦Adama Bictogo⁩ et sa délégation en visite aux #USA. Avons échangé sur les actions envisagées pour les élections locales et régionales apaisées et inclusive.