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Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment barriers. Watch this interview to learn more: wrld.bg/VVMP50Wiybc

July 22, 11:30 EDT | #ABCDE2025 | Session 1: Reviving #Multilateralism Keynote: Danny Quah, Chair: Matteo Bugamelli. Papers from Masood Ahmed, Selina Ho, & Xinquan Tu on how multilateralism can meet today’s global challenges. Learn more & register ➡️ worldbank.org/en/events/2025…

Why it is important to explore agency beyond direct decision-making? A recent paper reveals how individuals exercise effective power by proxy or influence, even when not directly involved. Read our blog to explore the complexities of household dynamics: wrld.bg/H7Jt50Wjjxi

JUST OUT: the World Bank Group’s 2025-2026 country income classifications Find out which countries have changed income categories this year & dive into the data behind the changes. Read our new #DataBlog ➡️ wrld.bg/J3zI50WjkwU

The World Bank Group’s 2025-2026 country income classifications are out! This year, the income group thresholds have moved down slightly due to the appreciation of the U.S. dollar vs. other currencies. Learn more ➡️ wrld.bg/Y3e450WiGBt

July 22 | 14:30 EDT | #ABCDE2025 | Session 2: Artificial Intelligence How is AI reshaping tech, competition policy, & education? Gaurav Nayyar, Arvind Narayanan, Catherine Tucker, @danbjorkegren, & Han Sheng Chia explore the transformative power of AI ➡️ worldbank.org/en/events/2025…

“Jumpstarting growth and development here will not be easy, but it can be done—and it has been done before.” —Ayhan Kose, World Bank Deputy Chief Economist The new #FCV report outlines how to rebuild opportunity in the world’s most fragile settings. ➤ worldbank.org/en/research/pu…

🇰🇭 Cambodia’s public institutions are addressing bureaucratic inertia to enhance public reform outcomes in key sectors such as #health and #education. Learn more about their journey from red tape to real change ➡️ wrld.bg/pXpc50WiGBH Vichara Chhy Ministry of Civil Service Cambodia

July 22 | 16:15 EDT | #ABCDE2025 | Session 3: Pollution How can carbon markets & pollution policies drive climate action? Somik Lall, Jan Christoph Steckel, Barbara Haya & Kaushik Deb explore carbon pricing, credit quality & pollution markets. Register ➡️ worldbank.org/en/events/2025…

July 10 | World Bank's M. Ayhan Kose joins Brookings Global to present key findings from the June 2025 Global Economic Prospects (#GEP2025) report. Panel will explore global uncertainty, trade shifts & multilateral challenges. Don't miss➡️ lnkd.in/dBAmAiig

For 35 years, World Bank has measured global #poverty to track progress toward eradicating extreme poverty. The international poverty line – used to measure extreme poverty – has been updated and is now set at $3 per person per day. Learn more: blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/furt…

Foreign Direct Investment (#FDI) to low-income countries remains tiny—just 2% of the total. Most FDI goes to just 10 developing economies. How can we close this gap? New World Bank research offers solutions ➡️worldbank.org/en/research/pu… #FDIinRetreat #FFD4

Microenterprises drive economic life across Africa. Could business associations serve as valuable delivery partners for social protection programs or productivity-boosting interventions for informal firms? Our blog explores: wrld.bg/ICOg50WkPhq

As global trade slows, developing economies face the sharpest headwinds—exposed to rising tariffs, policy uncertainty, and falling demand from advanced economies. What can help? Read the latest Voices blog for answers and analysis➡️ blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/glob… #GEP2025

Globally, 1 in 5 people live in highly unequal societies. Our event tomorrow will reflect on the impact economic inequality has on development & development policy, leading into the 11th Ecineq meeting co-hosted by the World Bank & GW University. Register➡️wrld.bg/qPNg50WcCeB

Half of all #FDI-related measures in developing economies this year were restrictive—the highest share since 2010. Reversing this trend is critical for job creation and growth. worldbank.org/en/research/pu… #FDIinRetreat #FFD4

July 23 | 9:00 AM EDT | #ABCDE2025 How do geopolitical shifts shape development outcomes? Robert B. Zoellick, former World Bank President & US Deputy Secretary of State, shares key insights. Learn More and Register➡️ worldbank.org/en/events/2025… #Geopolitics #DevelopmentEconomics

NEW: World Bank Group’s FY26 country income classifications not only reflect countries' level of development—they also have the potential to influence their development trajectory. 🌍Explore your country's income classification in this interactive map: wrld.bg/zXra50WkPx7

Africa’s cities are expanding twice as fast as the global average, creating demand for skilled urban planners. See how the Institute for Economic Development & a coalition of African universities will modernize urban planning education: wbginstitute.org/news/aul-launc… #Ideas4Impact

Traditional insurance is costly for smallholder farmers in LMICs due to expensive risk assessments. Index insurance offers a simpler, cost-effective alternative by using external measures like rainfall levels for payouts ➡️ blogs.worldbank.org/en/development…