Paschal Donohoe
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Paschal Donohoe
@Paschald
Managing Director & Chief Knowledge Officer @WorldBankGroup. Championing knowledge to advance development & global dialogue. A believer in an open future.
- Paschal Donohoe repostedThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves through global natural gas markets. In March, the World Bank natural gas price index rose 24%, while Asia’s LNG benchmark surged about 94% and Europe’s benchmark climbed 59%. Read more: wrld.bg/orog50Z7LvP
Replying to @PaschaldThrough AgriConnect, @WorldBankGroup is helping transform smallholder farming through reforms, investment, infrastructure, technology, & private capital.
- I concluded my visit to Mozambique with an inspiring discussion with farmers, private sector, civil society, & development partners. Agriculture employs more than 3/4 of the country’s workforce and remains one of the biggest opportunities for jobs, growth, & food security. 🇲🇿
- Replying to @PaschaldAccess to energy can unlock new opportunities for jobs. Realizing that potential requires skills, stronger links between education and employers, & knowledge—learning from what works elsewhere and adapting it to local realities. Mozambique's young people will shape the future.
- This afternoon at Eduardo Mondlane University, I joined students, educators, business leaders & government representatives to discuss energy, education & opportunity. Mozambique's ambition to achieve universal electricity access aligns with #Mission300.
- Replying to @PaschaldThat was at the heart of today’s discussion with 🇲🇿 PM Maria Benvinda Levy, Minister Carla Louveira, & colleagues. The signing of four new @WorldBankGroup operations will expand opportunity through skills, agriculture, social protection, & water—combining financing & knowledge.
- A young person is more likely to find work when they have the right skills. A business is more likely to grow when infrastructure improves. But progress also depends on knowledge—learning what works and adapting it locally.
- Our greatest asset is our people. It was a pleasure to meet with @WorldBankGroup colleagues in Maputo and staff joining virtually from 🇰🇲 🇲🇬 🇲🇺 🇸🇨. Thank you for your insights and for a thoughtful discussion on how knowledge can help deliver better solutions.
- Replying to @PaschaldThat is the role of the Knowledge Bank: connecting countries with practical experience, evidence, and scalable solutions that turn potential into progress.
- Replying to @PaschaldOver the past two days, I saw how investments in water, coastal resilience, and environmental protection can help do both. What struck me is that many of the solutions already exist. Countries are finding ways to grow tourism, create jobs, and protect ecosystems at the same time.
- Travelling from Vilankulos to Maputo on World Oceans Day, I found myself reflecting on a question: how can tourism create more jobs while protecting the natural assets that make Mozambique unique?
- Paschal Donohoe repostedFragile contexts aren’t all the same, and development responses shouldn't be either. The #FragilityForum 2026 explores what tailored, context-specific development looks like in practice. 📅June 8–10 | D.C. or online. wrld.bg/SVYn50Z4UwV
