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“What we’re seeing is a result of public policy.” -Indermit Gill. Foreign Direct Investment is one of the most productive forms of private investment—but it’s in retreat. Barriers are rising when we can least afford them. Read #FDIinRetreat ➡️ wrld.bg/pf4C50W9i3u #FFD4

The international #poverty line, used to measure extreme poverty, has been revised to $3.00 per person per day. According to the latest data, around one in ten people globally are living in extreme poverty. wrld.bg/kiQv50W5ap0

Listen to the latest episode of the People First #Podcast, where Hilda Nimo-Tieku, Managing Director of Jobberman Ghana, shares her insights on how intentionality and strategic networking can unlock opportunities for young Africans. 🎧 Listen here: wrld.bg/YpWb50WbLRu

How can a Nigerian child thrive before their first day of school? A new report by NBS Nigeria, the World Bank’s LSMS & Early Learning Partnership shares vital data on early childhood development in kids aged 4-6. Read the insights & recommendations - wrld.bg/SUkr50WcvLX

Targeted reforms can unlock real opportunity. The latest Country Private Sector Diagnostic (#CPSD) reports from #Zambia, #Bangladesh, #Paraguay, and #Nigeria reflect a new World Bank Group approach—focused on near-term, actionable recommendations to attract private investment,

A new and insightful report about Nigerian children, prepared by NBS Nigeria, the World Bank’s LSMS & Early Learning Partnership, shares vital data on early childhood development in kids aged 4-6. Read the insights & recommendations here ➡️ wrld.bg/Kyk050WcXBR

From Zambia to Nigeria and more, discover how strategic reforms in key sectors can attract private investments for job creation and sustainable development. Learn more in the latest World Bank Country Private Sector Diagnostics: wrld.bg/h5hS50WctKL #CPSD

Nearly 600 million people in Africa live without electricity. How do we change this? @‌WorldBank Group, @‌AfDB_Group & partners are working together to connect 300 million people to electricity in the region by 2030. This is Mission 300: wrld.bg/95G650Wf5qq #PoweringAfrica

Thank you Anna Bjerde for today's positive discussion. UNICEF thanks World Bank for its continued commitment to creating brighter futures #ForEveryChild.

An early pregnancy forced 17-year-old Yassifette to stop her studies due to lack of financial support. Today, she is back in school. Learn how scholarships are helping Yassifette and +10,000 schoolgirls in the #CentralAfricanRepublic pursue their studies: wrld.bg/KLJh50WjL3Q

In 2022, energy efficiency supported more jobs than any energy sector—nearly 11 million globally. But many countries are missing out on this opportunity. The new report, #PowerMoreWithLess, shows how smart energy use drives inclusive job growth: wrld.bg/81Uk50WcVNc #ESMAP

Africa’s youth hold the key to the continent’s future prosperity. But too many are locked out of opportunity without access to reliable power. #Mission300 is changing this: wrld.bg/oVeH50WkvMf #PoweringAfrica

In Nigeria, women fishers are making use of innovative financing to obtain a solar-powered cold storage facility, reviving local commerce & bringing new life to their community. #PoweringAfrica is key to creating jobs & unlocking opportunities for youth. wrld.bg/tBAW50Wkw9J

Attracting private sector-led growth & investment can create jobs and diversify the economy. The #Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic identifies key sectors for private investment: broadband, pharmaceuticals, solar energy & agriculture. More- wrld.bg/t2IC50WlzB6

How can we improve Africa’s public services? Join us for the launch of the 2025 Africa Country Policy and Institutional Assessment to learn about key policy trends that made a difference in supporting effective public service delivery in 2024: wrld.bg/YnpU50WmarJ #CPIA2025

Read our insightful interview with Fatoumata Cisse on tips for success in the World Bank Africa Fellowship Program: network, broaden perspectives, seize opportunities. Calling all African women PhD candidates/grads, you could be next! wrld.bg/9caq50Wmtjt #WBGFellows

Want a glimpse into the life of #WBGfellows? Nwamaka Chidera Ogbonna, Ph.D. shares her tips for success during the fellowship, including innovating & making the most of every opportunity. PhD candidates & recent grads from Sub-Saharan #Africa, apply now! wrld.bg/K9zL50Wmtnb

Launch your global development career! World Bank Africa is looking for talented PhDs from Sub-Saharan Africa. ✅ 6-month placement ✅ Work on policy & research ✅ Travel support & stipend Applications for #WBGfellows are NOW open: wrld.bg/Hy8p50WmtpU #WBGfellows

Attracting private sector-led growth & investment can create jobs and diversify the economy. The #Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic identifies key sectors for private investment: broadband, pharmaceuticals, solar energy & agriculture. More- wrld.bg/t2IC50WlzB6

Countries across the #Sahel are rapidly expanding economic inclusion programs as a solution to the region’s youth employment challenge. Here are six crucial policy considerations for effective scaling: wrld.bg/CY0O50WmtvE