Engaging session chaired by UNHCR focused on empowering Africa's displaced with inclusive ID systems. Fayda - Ethiopian National ID's, Rahel Abraham highlighted Ethiopia's progress, issuing #Fayda for refugees in collaboration with UNHCR Ethiopia and Refugees and Returnees Service - RRS, aiding 1 million hosted refugees.

Starting the work at the fields of G7 in Stresa, Italy. Expressed deep gratitude to Minister Shunichi Suzuki for Japan's substantial and timely support to 🇺🇦 during our meeting. 🇯🇵is Ukraine's 2nd largest donor, providing $6.4bn. 財務省 Посольство Японії в Україні

Thrilled to launch the Technical Resource Lab (TRL) with Ateneo de Manila University. This will drive digital transformation in the #Philippines, leveraging shared digital infrastructure for sustainable growth. This is the first TRL of several that we will support worldwide #Digital

Delighted to cohost w/ IMDA Alliance the Digital Public Infrastructure (#DPI) Roundtable at the #ATxSummit. Digitalization lets us tackle global challenges, from expanding access to services to resilience & driving innovation. But we must bridge the digital divide & safeguard data.

Excellent meeting with Lew Chuen Hong, Chief Executive of IMDA Alliance, to discuss collaborations on digital connectivity, sustainability, & digital public infrastructure (#DPI).

.Fayda - Ethiopian National ID is looking to hire a dedicated Procurement mgmt consultant responsible for advising on procurement documentation, ensuring compliance with World Bank regulations, and more. Do you have what it takes? Apply to join this impactful initiative! projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-op…

The greatest generation

“I’m not a hero… The heroes are up there. They gave their life.” 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jake Larson reflects on the bravery he and his fallen comrades showed 80 years ago today. Our full interview airs at 7pCET on CNN International and tonight on PBS.

Ukrainian determination to never lose sight of the goal. 20km Race Walk in Italy.

People born in 1993 are now the same age as George Costanza in the first season of Seinfeld

Two thought provoking articles.

Urgent reforms on broadband policy would hasten the #DigitalTransformation the #Philippines needs to achieve its goal of becoming a prosperous middle-class society by 2040. 🇵🇭 Learn more in this blog: wrld.bg/fE8N50Qyt2i

.Fayda - Ethiopian National ID seeks a committed Financial Management Specialist to support the Program Management Unit with financial management for the Digital ID Project. Apply now! Visit projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-op… for details on EOI.

Always a pleasure to connect with the World Bank Group’s dedicated country office staff. Great to hear firsthand about the invaluable contributions they are making on the ground in #Indonesia and #TimorLeste. Energized by their enthusiasm & ideas for becoming a Better Bank.

🚨 Excited to share our latest publication: "Digital First Responders - The Role of Computer Security Incident Response Teams in Developing Countries." Discover how these teams are crucial for enhancing cyber resilience & economic growth. #CyberSecurity wrld.bg/bJrN50SMlJ6

From crisis to digital innovation: #Lebanon's 🇱🇧 is on an ambitious journey to build a trusted digital public infrastructure. Read our blog on how digital identifications are at the heart of this transformation: wrld.bg/xIEG50SfBIJ

Bridging the digital divide is crucial for #Africa's future. Victoria Kwakwa calls for urgent action to support digital infrastructure and skill-building to empower youth across the continent. Let’s drive this transformation together! blogs.worldbank.org/en/nasikiliza/…

We released the first-ever #WBGDigitalProgress report, which unveils stark contrasts in digital adoption worldwide and offers strategies to unlock digitalization's transformative power for inclusive and sustainable development. Find out more: wrld.bg/mYTO50QLOWv

The digital sector contributes 1.5 to 4% of global carbon emissions. How can we build a #digital future without harming the planet? Explore this guide by World Bank & Int’l Telecommunication Union, providing principles for countries to manage their data centers sustainably. wrld.bg/pIs050SPcZy

Exemplary move towards the integration between Civil Registration and Foundational ID