On Friday's #IDAHOBIT2024 , Managing Director Anna Bjerde reaffirms that our vision of ending poverty on a livable planet can only succeed if it includes everyone, everywhere, irrespective of race, gender or sexuality.

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By fully capitalizing on emerging technologies, the World Bank Group can systematically deploy its wealth of global experience, blended finance and cutting-edge knowledge to more effectively empower governments & private clients.

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In #EastAsiaPacific , IDA - World Bank has helped countries significantly enhance the quality of life for millions, providing better water and health services, jobs, education, and more. Explore #IDAworks in the region.

EVENT MAY 22 | The food that we eat contributes around 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions. Join Juergen Voegele, Gunhild A. Stordalen, Nicholas Stern, and more to discuss ways in which agriculture and food can tackle climate change. wrld.bg/CfZQ50REz49

New OECD/WorldBank report explores #dividend policies and practices for #SOEs , and offers guidance to state owners to devise smart policies that balance shareholder returns with SOEs’ healthy capital structures: bit.ly/3wtCrJf

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In Lebanon, the government – with support from the World Bank & World Food Programme – has provided close to 100,000 households with vital financial assistance.

Listen to Anna Bjerde & Carl Skau about the power of partnerships to serve the most vulnerable.

AFRICA’S LARGEST ANNUAL PRIVATE SECTOR EVENT IS BACK IN KIGALI MAY 16-17!

This annual summit of the Africa CEO Forum is the largest international meeting of the African private sector.

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Imagine an Africa 20 years from now - thriving, innovative, and boundless with opportunity. At the 2024 Africa CEO Forum, we're uniting leaders to make that vision a reality.
Honored to open #ACF2024 with Rwanda's President Paul Kagame & @JeuneAfrique CEO Amir Ben Yahmed, and

The stage is set for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum!

🔴Tune in for the opening ceremony and listen in on profound discussions on Africa’s path forward in innovation and global collaboration: theafricaceoforum.com/forum-2024/en/… via Africa CEO Forum #ACF2024

Our new scorecard will provide World Bank Group with a yardstick for measuring how we deliver our new mission and vision and emphasize accountability and impact. The goal is to measure key outcomes, manage with evidence, and communicate results. wrld.bg/SI5n50REpa4

Services are becoming a key driver of economic growth in lower-income countries, offering women more opportunities for empowerment and growth. wrld.bg/wA5c50RFPnq

11 countries pledge $11 billion to boost new financial instruments at #WBGMeetings .

These resources could generate up to $70 billion over 10 years, crucial for addressing cross-border challenges and advancing development goals. wrld.bg/8n8j50Rksu1

.IDA - World Bank countries face a critical need for investments—up to 10% of GDP—to bridge development gaps and bolster climate resilience amidst economic losses from natural disasters.

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Access to electricity is a fundamental human right and is foundational to any successful development effort. World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group are partnering to provide at least 300 million people in Africa with electricity access by 2030. wrld.bg/JPps50Rish0

The World Bank cannot expand its capacity without also elevating the role of knowledge.

That’s why we’re changing our approach to knowledge to better respond to the countries’ evolving development priorities.

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Happening Now: Live discussion on the latest #MENA Update on how crises and debt are affecting the #MENA region's economic growth. Watch: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Education is crucial for children. Post-COVID-19, we must rebuild systems as it disrupted schooling for 1.6 billion children, leading to increased dropout rates in some countries. Learn & see more interactive data in our #SDGAtlas : wrld.bg/PTFU50REAA5

#IDAworks for Africa🌍
A shared vision for the future of Africa united 19 Heads of State at the recent IDA for Africa Summit, co-hosted by the Government of Kenya + the World Bank Group.

Watch + discover how a robust #IDA21 replenishment can fuel Africa's development engine⬇️

Fragility, conflict, and violence create complex risks that interlink with civil wars, pandemics, and climate disasters. By 2030, over half of the world's poor may live in affected areas.

How is the World Bank supporting these countries? wrld.bg/MFOk50RFPxj

Our new guarantee platform will offer simplified access for investors.

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