World Bank Publications

About 31% of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean is exposed to extreme weather hazards. Ensuring a #LivablePlanet is critical to ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity: https://t.co/jsYpi73ccA #EndPoverty #3PR https://t.co/U3SqpjsJUL

With 1.2B young people reaching working age, scalable job solutions are urgent. On April 22nd, Christina will bring the youth voice to a conversation with on job creation at scale for sustainable, equitable societies. Watch the #WBGMeetings event live: https://t.co/cX9FFdQ53R https://t.co/f8giFifxeI

Alongside public investments, stronger governance is needed to create jobs. From better tax systems & land rules to improved detection of corruption, @WorldBank works with countries to advance reforms that make it easier to do business. https://t.co/r8LrqRIXQ4 https://t.co/6uYJ0UmD6k

At the #WBGMeetings press conference, Ajay laid out @WorldBank Group’s approach to job creation for the 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce in developing countries over the next decade: https://t.co/tB1w9elUa6 https://t.co/MTDUx7TYI5

Why do innovation investments often fail in developing countries? This book reveals the #innovation paradox: despite its potential, firms & governments invest little due to missing key factors like managerial capabilities: https://t.co/5lf0oZAMwa #WorldCreativityandInnovationDay https://t.co/KparnGJBHp

From data traffic to app use and #ArtificialIntelligence, the #WBGDigitalProgress report highlights how digitalization is rapidly unfolding worldwide. How can developing nations keep up? https://t.co/0qRH4osMRi https://t.co/WLvdfPiGP2

Adopting Climate-smart agriculture practices provides low-income countries an avenue to low-emission rural development and contributes to economic development. For example, in Zambia, the economic rate of return for such practices was 27–35%: https://t.co/gQ7tggtRit https://t.co/uO2zo6tQVO

From foundations to innovations, the #WBGMeetings event on April 22 will explore what it takes to drive the creation of more and better jobs. Don't miss the insights from @WorldBank Group leadership, private sector execs & youth. 📅 Add to your calendar: https://t.co/XJoQ4QivIU https://t.co/ByEJAjPSvd

The #BusinessReady report takes a balanced & transparent approach to evaluating business climates worldwide, shaped by experts from across sectors. This year’s report assesses 50 economies using 1,200 indicators & aims for global coverage by 2026. ➡️https://t.co/A5vQLfdbBI https://t.co/Um1Inn65U7

Latin America & the Caribbean countries are leaders in #GovTech yet often miss the opportunity to use collected data to improve governance. Discover how they can leverage data to boost government functions: https://t.co/7RDRKqNSe9 https://t.co/b36fp3u0jE

The @WorldBank Group Institute for Economic Development offers a one-stop shop for policymakers looking for curated insights on how to solve development problems. It’s the right place for think tanks & researchers to share ideas & learn from one another➡️ https://t.co/Xw7AazkEGg https://t.co/TNOB2jyxul

To drive growth and reduce poverty in #Africa, we must fix market distortions, expand access to capital and tech, and open global trade. This boosts businesses, creates jobs, and raises earnings, ensuring better opportunities for workers: https://t.co/XbVkpngKbW https://t.co/a854V0uB40

The State of #EconomicInclusion Report 2024 examines efforts to expand programs that help communities sustainably boost incomes and assets. Amid overlapping crises, it offers key insights into resilience and growth strategies: https://t.co/aHJnXbVvAn https://t.co/EPA5vqlEf1

Developing countries (excluding China) aren’t getting enough funds for climate adaptation—only 16% of climate finance goes toward it. The #FinanceProsperity report calls for more climate-lending and stronger markets to support resilience: https://t.co/lRjJUeenlr https://t.co/on1TbeQ7Bx

1 in 7 children born with low birthweight, 45M suffer from wasting, and anemia impacts 1 in 3 women. ⬇️ Discover how innovative financing can tackle these issues: ✍️ Blog: https://t.co/Gm2AqAZXDH 📘 Report: https://t.co/hZyoVh7L6X #InvestInNutrition https://t.co/l6iU70T4NI

Feeding a growing world population requires sustainably increasing food production while reducing #FoodWaste and costs: https://t.co/T2Htjvj2tA #Agribusiness #Agriculture https://t.co/a3ZjkMwPaP

Ajay at @TheEconomicClub highlighted @WorldBank Group's focus on job creation. https://t.co/FAMdUVN88b https://t.co/NBNmGZGLzZ

From foundations to innovations, the #WBGMeetings event on April 22 will explore what it takes to drive the creation of more and better jobs. Don't miss the insights from @WorldBank Group leadership, private sector execs & youth. 📅 Add to your calendar: https://t.co/NMIykMU6pr https://t.co/PenC1xOZw9

Pension reforms, reduced capital controls, stronger corporate governance & investor protection have driven capital market growth in developing economies. Read success stories: https://t.co/R2ka2RmE0g #JobCreation https://t.co/3iA6ZGu9hw

Developing countries paid a record $1.4 trillion on foreign debt in 2023, squeezing budgets for health, education, and the environment. Explore the latest debt statistics in the #IntlDebtReport 2024 ➡️ https://t.co/NVbm2v36bv https://t.co/cTPVLK4mPI