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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: https://t.co/ptEoLTPnkn https://t.co/9MbzAFnagZ

RT @WB_AsiaPacific: #Jobs are the surest path out of poverty. From farms in the Philippines to tourism villages in Indonesia & small busin…

Tackling global challenges requires a united front. Discover how our new guarantee platform mobilizes private sector support to combat #poverty and #FoodInsecurity, complementing the efforts of govts & multilateral orgs: https://t.co/bsyrtbYmmZ @IFC_org @MIGA #WBGMeetings https://t.co/8ZvvWCVM9Y

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/qcZp2adOAA https://t.co/3FIR1Lxxgv

Tourism and infrastructure can create jobs with low investment. A project in #Madagascar trained 22,000 people in tourism or related sectors & created 10,000 jobs. @WorldBank Group will target these areas that offer significant opportunities. https://t.co/5aiiRnwPw3 #WBGMeetings https://t.co/5x4wFrNMu3

RT @bjerde_anna: On our recent trip to Central Asia, @anbassani and I were inspired by so many entrepreneurs' stories. But these discussio…

RT @IFC_org: Jobs are the most effective pathway out of poverty—providing income, dignity, and purpose while empowering women, engaging you…

RT @MIGA: With 1.2B young people reaching working age, scalable job solutions are urgent. On April 22nd, Christina will bring the youth voi…

RT @ousmane_diagana: It’s time for the @WorldBank Group-@IMFNews Spring Meetings. Looking forward to engaging discussions w/ government off…

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/Sko4DJaPTv https://t.co/0zt2sq0Nbg

The #BusinessReady report finds that most economies, particularly developing countries, are not business-ready. They should: ✅Set up high-quality regulations ✅Provide well-designed public services ✅Ensure regulations & services are put into practice https://t.co/W5nFRtY59a https://t.co/SqDzhe4c24

Water is key to the labor market in Latin America and the Caribbean. To protect this essential resource that sustains millions of livelihoods, a coordinated action from the public sector, the private sector, and civil society is needed. https://t.co/yHZRDcXrUU https://t.co/CKf4QSIpkp

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/sScBCsTZuW https://t.co/jkX07TqgHE

1.2B youth will enter the workforce in the next decade, but only 420M jobs will be created. Learn how the @‌WorldBank is stepping up—partnering with governments and the private sector to create more and better jobs through scalable, sustainable solutions. https://t.co/b8hvVAGHKO https://t.co/CYrkiq24r4

Caribbean countries have made progress in expanding women's economic opportunities through important reforms, such as laws against domestic violence and workplace discrimination. What else is needed to keep this progress going? https://t.co/law7vaehK2 https://t.co/XTUkc2p0KZ

To create jobs, governments need to invest in: ✅Health care ✅Education ✅Skills training ✅Clean air & water ✅Infrastructure Read how @WorldBank Group helps countries finance these priorities and ensure that resources are used effectively. https://t.co/ay48IV5JsE https://t.co/mOreTyrMc6

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/kunm8ijVOv #WBGMeetings https://t.co/7Xb3qm3den

With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age, the urgency for scalable job solutions has never been greater. 📅 Join us on April 22 to discuss how we can drive job creation at scale as a core objective of building sustainable, equitable societies. https://t.co/SFoGxGgteO https://t.co/6NiJbiDZPF

Why does business location matter for economic growth and job creation? Learn more on the role of geography, transport, and firm clusters in boosting productivity and development using data from the #BusinessReady report: https://t.co/aAfNmaF27Q #WBGMeetings https://t.co/SkjtnXqROl