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- In a world of AI and deepfakes, what does knowledge really mean? On the #DevelopmentPodcast, tech journalist Jamie Bartlett explains how to use AI without being misled, & @WorldBankGroup’s @Paschald discusses how knowledge helps countries create jobs. 🎧 wrld.bg/BglA50YtBu6
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🧵From textile waste to dignified jobs. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sugar on Top is turning circular fashion into opportunity for women artisans. With support from @efsefund and @IFC_org, the studio is scaling sustainable design and creating inclusive jobs. wrld.bg/l2js50YsK32
- Women’s economic exclusion is a growth problem. Legal gaps, weak enforcement, and barriers to finance continue to limit opportunity and productivity worldwide. Reform can unlock enormous potential. Read more ➡️ wrld.bg/VyIZ50YlW3Q #WomenBizLaw
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Gender inclusion strengthens economies, boosts productivity, and fuels innovation. Yet millions of women remain locked out by outdated laws and weak institutions. Reform is essential for future growth. Read more ➡️ wrld.bg/avlI50YrJzP #WomenBizLaw
- More than 700 million women still lack access to a financial account holding back their ability to save, invest & build businesses. Closing this gap can unlock jobs & boost growth worldwide. This #IWD, learn how the @WorldBankGroup is helping change that: blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/clos…
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Women can start businesses in most economies—but only ~1/2 ensure equal access to credit. And childcare support is limited: <50% have laws, only 30% of needed policies are in place (1% in low-income). More findings in a new report: wrld.bg/7WGZ50Yqr5j #WomensDay
00:00 - We are #PoweringAfrica! #Mission300 has helped connect nearly 39 million people to electricity through ~150 projects that span the energy value chain in 40+ countries. Learn more: wrld.bg/ErUi50Yow38
- Ajay on why investing in jobs creates hope and opportunity while strengthening global stability. wrld.bg/IomU50YpNpS
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Luxembourg plays a key role as a global hub for sustainable finance. Productive discussions with Finance Minister @RothGilles on deepening @IFC_org – Luxembourg collaboration to help turn innovative finance into real outcomes stronger markets, and job creation. #EIBForum
- IFC Western Europe repostedAt the @EIB Group Forum, we discussed what a new global order means for growth, resilience, and opportunity. I joined @NOIweala, Cardinal Turkson, and @SaniaNishtar to discuss how MDBs and the private sector can work together to share risk, mobilize capital, and support resilient
- Nearly 600M people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity. That’s about half the population! @WorldBankGroup, @AfDB_Group, and partners are closing this gap. Through #Mission300, the World Bank Group has connected nearly 39M people. More: wrld.bg/yTt350Yow26 #PoweringAfrica
- Agriculture is critical to jobs and food security. 🌱AgriConnect is helping farmers access finance, markets, and tech. We’re doubling agribusiness investment to $9B a year by 2030. Already improving food security for 201M people—327M by 2030. Read more: wrld.bg/qlYk50YovtA
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