Bangladesh, UNHCR and IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 have launched a US$935m programme to help #Rohingya refugees and their Bangladeshi hosts in 2025. We explained that aid cuts will endanger lives. We reaffirmed the need to create conditions for the safe, voluntary return of refugees to Myanmar.

Microsoft's Bill Gates says a 2-day work week is coming in just 10 years, thanks to AI replacing humans ‘for most things’ | ⁦FORTUNE⁩ fortune.com/2025/03/27/bil…

🇺🇬 Our new economic report for #Uganda is out! It explores how strategic public investments in early childhood development can shape the workforce of tomorrow. Smart policies today = stronger economy tomorrow! Read more: wrld.bg/k7UI50VuAwj

Today, I dropped my daughter Blen off to her last day of high school classes. As I walked her in, I couldn’t help but think back to the first day I took her to school. It’s hard to believe how fast the years have gone by. From that first day filled with excitement to now, seeing

EVENT | 1.2B young people across emerging economies will reach working age over the next decade but only about 420M jobs are expected to be created. Join us at the #WBGMeetings on April 22 for a conversation on creating pathways to more and better jobs. 📅 wrld.bg/zQ7m50VyboH

“A thriving economy is built on talent.” Ousmane Diagana and Mamta Murthi reflect on how Africa’s Higher Education Centers of Excellence are driving innovation and empowering Africa’s youth. Read more: wrld.bg/uIee50VAp1m #AceAt10

On Day 1 of #WBGMeetings, guests arrived for our Global Parliamentarian Forum, focusing on our jobs agenda & visiting our exhibits, like our Data Playground. Watch for more Spring Meeting updates, watch our live flagship event tomorrow at 2PM: wrld.bg/80FQ50VF3Tp

At the IMF - World Bank Spring Meetings. With Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva discussing tarrifs, trade and the coherence mandate between the @WTO and the IMF involving trade policy and macroeconomic imbalances.

The most inspiring part of my job is being in the presence of amazing women leaders such as Amina J Mohammed, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Rania A. Al Mashat & Mercy Tembon. So grateful.

Over half of low-income countries are facing or nearing debt distress. At the UN #CEB, I highlighted the World Bank’s commitment to jobs, reforms, and multilateralism — because global stability depends on collective resilience.

Koyo Kouoh, who has died aged 57, was one of the art world's leading figures and a fierce advocate of African creatives. She was due to become the first African woman to curate next year's Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prestigious art events- bbc.com/news/articles/…

Welcome to the 'Roland-Garros champions' club, Coco Gauff 🏆 #RolandGarros

📢 Join us for the #Geneva launch of World Bank South Asia report on how households and businesses are adapting to #climatechange. 🗓️ June 12 | 🕒 15:00 CEST | 📍 WMO Geneva + Online 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/8PW0c ClimateAdaptation #ClimateAdaptation #Resilience

6. Robin Williams, for every movie he filmed, asked the production company to hire at least 10 homeless people to have jobs. During his entire career, he helped around 1520 homeless people.

Happy #SwissNationalDay 🇨🇭 and a very happy Independence Day to #Benin🇧🇯. In #Geneva, Beninese Olaitan Brass Band🫶🏿 kept everyone on their feet (think Angélique Kidjo💖). More about them here: olaitanafricabrassband.com

Member States are in 🇨🇭Geneva for the resumed #INC5 on plastic pollution. 🌍🥤 The GEF is being considered as a financial mechanism for the new plastics instrument. Learn how we could support its implementation 👇 thegef.org/documents/opti… #PlasticsTreaty

From the Jamaican Blackbird to the Antiguan Racer, Caribbean species face growing threats. Re:wild + World Bank are advancing conservation action plans by empowering communities to protect biodiversity. Learn more: wrld.bg/xFZb50WzJRP #LivablePlanet

Happening: The World Bank Environment #PROBLUE_Ocean team & partners is hosting a discussion this evening in Geneva to galvanise global action to address plastic pollution from source to sea. World Bank is an observer at the #INC5. More about this work - thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/1dc9e8a…

An insightful “Meet the Experts” breakfast hosted today by World Bank/ UNITAR on Extended Producer Responsibility (#EPR) - incentives to encourage production of sustainable packaging that can be reused & recycled safely. #INC5 Here’s how the Bank helps: worldbank.org/en/topic/envir…

Great discussion with ⁦World Bank⁩ President Ajay Banga in Geneva on strengthening collaboration between the three Bretton Woods organizations WB, IMF and WTO in these challenging times. Also saying goodbye to Maria Dimitriadou WB rep in Geneva. Thank you for excellent work