Tonga 🇹🇴’s volcanic eruption and tsunami caused an estimated US$90 million (TOP208m) in damages - around 18.5% of GDP in damages - our assessment for Tonga Portal has found: wrld.bg/lHFy50HTVFB 1/5

.IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva and I express our deep shock and sadness at the devastating human and economic toll brought by the war in Ukraine. The World Bank Group and IMF are working together with urgency to support the Ukrainian people. Our statement: wrld.bg/PS7n50I7wk9

It’s been four years since we established the World Bank’s 10 Commitments on Disabilities. A lot has been accomplished and we should commit to do even more. wrld.bg/8WB350HWciB #GDS22 #CommitToChange

This is the last week to apply for IFC's Global Internship Program. This year there are 60+ internship opportunities in 20+ locations around the world (and 85% of those opportunities can also be virtual!). We welcome applicants from all parts of the world.

#CleanEnergy for women, by women! MIGA EVP Hiroshi Matano explains why it's critical to support women's empowerment & #AccelerateEquality in the energy sector. Read the blog: wrld.bg/Rbvu50Ic6wx #IWD2022

The World Bank Board has approved a supplemental budget support loan for nearly $500M for Ukraine. This loan is mobilizing $723M so far, with bilateral support from the Netherlands, Sweden, UK, Japan, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, & Iceland. Read more: wrld.bg/Y7Io50IcmSo

Today, and every day, women and girls should be celebrated. I am honored to work with amazing World Bank women. Happy International Women’s Day! #AccelerateEquality #IWD2022 worldbank.org/en/topic/gende…

How will we achieve peace in these uncertain times? At this year’s #FragilityForum2022, World Bank is convening the top minds in development to discuss not only the challenges that lie ahead, but how we can overcome them together. Register for the forum. worldbank.org/fragilityforum

NEW | WorldBank announces additional $200 Million in financing for Ukraine to support essential social services. Combined total of World Bank-mobilized support for Ukraine now stands at more than $925 million. wrld.bg/T2oL50Ij4RA

The new World Bank Gender Data Portal, which launched last week is an excellent resource that can help drive more informed policy choices. It provides global and country-specific gender data on education, employment, and other indicators. Check it out. wrld.bg/Kzo450IfmIF

An inspiring blog by Hana Brixi, head of WBG Gender and Demetrios Papathanasiou, in which they share examples of leaders and organizations that are championing gender equality and empowering women in the energy sector. blogs.worldbank.org/energy/women-e…

From women mechanical engineers to women automobile technicians 👩🏽‍🔧! This is how 15 leading companies in #SriLanka pushed for progress to increase the share of women in non-traditional jobs and male dominated sectors. #WomenInWork #BreakTheBias WBG Gender Australia in Sri Lanka

Given the many crises in the world, it is important we do not lose sight of the millions of children impacted. World Bank economist Laura Rawlings and @MaestralIntl's Philip Goldman discuss policy options to help children tragically orphaned by COVID-19 blogs.worldbank.org/health/how-act…

Good to join President Macky Sall & attendees at #WorldWaterForum9 in Dakar. To address the water crisis, countries need focused policy measures & better institutions, increased public & private investment, & greater citizen participation. My remarks: wrld.bg/RoIJ50IoABl

Although Cabo Verde's 400,000 residents are spread out across 10 islands, 70% of adults are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Find out how local heroes, like Alice, achieved it: worldbank.org/en/news/immers…

Gender equality in our institution and in our work is a priority for the World Bank Group. I am proud that we have achieved EDGE Move, a certification that recognizes our progress on gender equality in our institution. Congratulations to all my colleagues. worldbank.org/en/news/press-…

#ScholarshipAlert – The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program is a paid fellowship that enables aspiring economists with a Masters or PhD to participate in policy-relevant research at the World Bank. Applications are now open until April 4. worldbank.org/en/programs/sc…

One way WorldBank develops the leaders of tomorrow is through the Young Professionals Program. Join the panel discussion on June 15 at 11am ET, for our next Behind the Mission: Working at the World Bank Group. live.worldbank.org/events/behind-…

During the month of June, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community celebrates its community around the world. It is also a time to call to attention the discrimination LGBT+ face and promotes their equal rights. Join me in celebrating #PrideMonth.

The time has come for me to move on to my next chapter in life: retirement. A warm welcome to my fantastic successor, Diarietou Gaye, Diarietou Gaye, who will be taking over as World Bank Human Resources Vice-President