We cannot win the climate fight if we don’t stand up for the poor. blogs.worldbank.org/voices/we-cann… via WorldBank #EndPoverty

Good news for the world’s poorest countries that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. WorldBank

Pleased to see today's WorldBank disbursement of disaster relief to #Tonga.

My late boss James D. Wolfensohn always said the true measure of success in development is the smile on a child’s face. These latest figures showing improvements in the World Bank’s performance – largest in five years – are a welcome step in supporting that goal.  #worldbankgroup

Governments have historically adopted "place-based" policies to boost economic development in regions that lag behind, but their results often fall short of expectations. A new report offers a roadmap on better ways to boost productivity in stagnant areas: wrld.bg/G9f050HzW72

Four keys to strengthening the recovery in Latin America in 2022. #CF_Jaramillo Banco Mundial | América Latina y el Caribe

Good read on how COVID-19 changed our world but also how it has opened up an opportunity for governments to build a 21st Century economy that advances an inclusive and durable model of prosperity. Indermit Gill

Just over half of people living in low-income countries reside within an hour of a city. Our World Bank Poverty and @WBG_Transport teams have developed a framework to measure the potential benefits of rural road projects and expand access to opportunities. wrld.bg/ImTf50HIcrV

🌲🌲 ¿Qué es manejo forestal, madera justa? ¿Y cómo se benefician y colaboran los pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales con ello? 👨🏼‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾 ¡No te quedes con la duda! ➡️ wrld.bg/NLfj50Hf5sY

I am deeply saddened and horrified by the devastating developments in Ukraine, which will have far-reaching economic and social impacts. When I met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський Saturday in Munich, I reaffirmed the WorldBank Group’s strong support and commitment. [1/2]

The United Nations was born out of war to end war. Today, that objective was not achieved. But we must never give up. We must give peace another chance.

Good to join Face The Nation's Margaret Brennan to discuss the Ukraine tragedy & its global economic impact. Further inflation in energy & food will hit the poor hard until supply increases. Watch here: cbsnews.com/video/world-ba…

Coordinated international action will be crucial to mitigate risks and navigate the treacherous period ahead. Read IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank Group President @DavidMalpassWBG statement on the war in Ukraine: wrld.bg/shUw50I96FI

.World Bank Group mobilizes +$700m in emergency financing to support Ukraine. The funds will help ensure critical services to people continue despite the Russian invasion. wrld.bg/Y7Io50IcmSo

Happy International Women's Day 💐 You deserve it the most along with all the women who are now defending Ukraine 🇺🇦💗

En nuestra región hay 34 millones de niños, niñas y adolescentes para los que ser afrodescendientes es sinónimo de discriminación. Cambiar esta realidad amerita apostar por una de las herramientas más poderosas para luchar contra el racismo: la educación. wrld.bg/LSkP50IpFAW

I had the privilege of seeing rhinos while on safari decades ago. Glad to see the WorldBank doing something to protect this beautiful species. Wildlife Conservation Bond Boosts Efforts to Protect Black Rhinos and Support Local Communities worldbank.org/en/news/press-… via WorldBank

Colombia ex-fighters brew up new lives after giving up guns bbc.co.uk/news/world-lat…

A New Global Food Crisis Is Building barrons.com/articles/a-new… via Barron's

Green growth is key to the recovery in Latin America and Caribbean. Banco Mundial | América Latina y el Caribe