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Young people already have ambition & determination. Expanding access to skills, finance & infrastructure can turn that potential into jobs.
IDA Youth Champions @chimwemwepaul & @CNafulaNyongesa reflect on the lessons of IDA20 & the road ahead.
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"The ultimate client is the people that we're trying to serve."
Hear from @DMiliband, President of @RESCUEorg on what drives the mission at the #FragilityForum, and why the new FCV Strategy marks a pivotal moment for a new kind of partnership. Watch: wrld.bg/y5yk50ZaCH1
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Development is security.
In an interconnected world, investments in jobs, health & education help weaken the conditions that drive fragility & instability.
@WorldBankGroup's Aki Nishio on why IDA matters in an increasingly unstable world.
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We've spent decades asking whether microfinance works. But the same loan can help one entrepreneur grow a business, leave another unchanged, and push a third into distress.
Drawing on 400 studies, CGAP's new Focus Note explores what shapes those different outcomes. wrld.bg/4Gi750Zbntn
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With slowing growth, how can governments protect people and preserve stability today without giving up on growth and jobs tomorrow?
Ayhan Kose explains why this crisis is also an opportunity for policymakers.
Read the #GEP2026: wrld.bg/Mz0r50ZaITK
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Formal employment isn't just income — it offers benefits, legal protections, and a chance to build valuable skills.
See how a @WorldBankGroup project is helping bring women, young people, and the long-term unemployed into the workforce across Türkiye: wrld.bg/9t1750ZaIPY
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India's water data was once fragmented, inaccessible and manually collected.
Today, 119,000 hydro-meteorological stations feed real-time data into one national platform — enabling flood forecasting, basin planning & more nationwide.
wrld.bg/aTEr50ZazsK #WaterForward
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The Middle East conflict is increasing risks to food security. Disruptions to oil, gas, fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz drove a 46% month-on-month rise in urea prices; 8% increase of agricultural price indices.
Get our latest Food Security Update: wrld.bg/qNqn50Z7IV0
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"The title, the job that you do, is far less important than the impact you have." — @Paschald , Managing Director & Chief Knowledge Officer, @WorldBankGroup
Day 2 of the #WBGYouthSummit got personal. Paschal's formula for a meaningful career?
"Work hard. Be kind. Look after people. Do your best." #FutureWorks #WBGYS2026
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Six young professionals from @WorldBankGroup, @IFC_org, @IMFNews, @UNICEF, and beyond got candid about building careers in international development.
What they wish they'd known earlier:
➡️ "Don't fall in love with the logo. Understand the job." — Alina Malyk, WBG
➡️ "Create opportunities instead of waiting for them." — Tolu Olusina, Green Climate Fund
➡️ "Be proactive, curious, and willing to learn." — Werner Hofs, UNICEF Ukraine #FutureWorks
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That's a wrap on the #WBGYouthSummit.
Two days. Founders, investors, builders, and leaders all in one room — from Hackathon prototypes built in 48 hours, to candid career advice from early professionals, to a reminder that careers are built not on titles but on impact and resilience.
Watch the full recording → wrld.bg/F5BQ50ZbnkA #FutureWorks
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1.2 billion young people will enter the workforce in developing economies over the next decade. Their future depends on climate-resilient systems.
Five lessons from countries turning adaptation into everyday practice: wrld.bg/c4wM50Zag8m
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As the #FIFAWorldCup kicks off, billions of fans around the world will unite through the power of sport. Beyond the pitch, sports are a major source of jobs and growth, supporting tourism, hospitality, and the creative industries.
Delighted to celebrate the tournament with @WorldBankGroup colleagues as we cheer on our favorite teams.
In my recent conversation with @CNN’s @EleniGiokos, we discussed how Africa can harness the growing sports economy to create jobs and opportunity: cnn.com/2026/06/09/world/vid… @CNNAfrica @cnni
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🔴 LIVE NOW: Tune in to Day 2 of the @WorldBankGroup Youth Summit with @Paschald: wrld.bg/T9iy50Z9xNP
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The 2020s may be a lost decade for too many developing economies. But the 2030s don't have to be. AI, energy security, and regional trade could unlock a golden decade — if we prepare now.
Read more from @IndermitGill: wrld.bg/9LYM50ZacG8
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Preschool is key to setting children up for long-term learning success.
Explore how @WBG_IDA and the @GPforEducation helped build and renovate Uzbekistan's public preschools, tripling the number of facilities across the country: wrld.bg/Kq1O50Z9zxX
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✅ More predictable trade
✅ Stronger businesses
✅ Better connections to global markets
In Ghana, clearer rules and fewer delays help businesses move goods more efficiently and grow with confidence—from farm to factory.
Read the story: wrld.bg/s2Xi50Z9yIR
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Over 257 million young people are expected to enter the workforce in fragile and conflict-affected settings by 2035.
What are their job aspirations? 🎥 Hear directly from them in highlights from a recent video challenge.
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Day 1 of the #WBGYouthSummit is a wrap! @WorldBankGroup leaders are coming together to discuss pressing issues for youth. From skills development to entrepreneurship, the conversation on what #FutureWorks means for the next generation is just getting started. What does the future of work look like for our generation?
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"We need to move from designing solutions FOR young people to designing solutions WITH young people."
At the #FutureWorks Leadership Series, @Diop_IFC joined Raaga Akkineni for one of the most candid conversations of the day on jobs, finance, and what institutions owe the next generation.
Watch the replay: youtube.com/live/CHY6s3WFcSE…
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Day 1 is a wrap. Catch the #WBGYouthSummit tomorrow — watch live here: wrld.bg/xRyj50ZaIlY #FutureWorks
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