12M young Africans enter the labor market each year, but only 3M wage jobs are created. Reliable, affordable power is the missing link. See how #Mission300 is unlocking jobs with energy access: wrld.bg/VN1850Z9l4z #PoweringAfrica
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World Bank Energy
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The World Bank works with developing countries to find affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.
- #LatinAmerica and the Caribbean could lead the global energy transition. But turning natural resources into quality jobs requires more than just extraction—it needs skills, technology, and strong institutions. See our latest Economic Update: wrld.bg/BRQ650Z9lri
- What has modernizing power lines and transformers meant for villages like Vostok in the Kyrgyz Republic? ⚡️ Fewer outages 🔌 Stable voltage for appliances 🏘️ More reliable service See how the @WorldBankGroup is investing in Central Asia's energy grids: wrld.bg/hxWV50Z9lag
- Shurpal always dreamed of working in energy. A World Bank-supported STEM scholarship gave her the training and tools she needed. Today, she's an electrical technician powering Saint Lucia's renewable energy future: wrld.bg/tglP50Z9ltE
- The global economy’s latest shock: an oil price crisis. Governments that act now will build resilience to weather what’s next: ➡️Protect projects that create lasting #jobs ➡️Invest in #CleanEnergy and people ➡️Cut waste to create fiscal space Read more: wrld.bg/Xso050Z9l6S
- Energy jobs aren’t just for engineers. From digital and finance to policy and entrepreneurship, Africa’s energy sector is creating opportunities across industries. Hear from young leaders driving this transformation: wrld.bg/S2Qy50Z8Ehu #PoweringAfrica
- Mineral wealth alone doesn’t create jobs—what you do with it does. Here are 5 ways the @WorldBankGroup is helping countries turn minerals into stronger industries, supply chains, and long-term growth: 👉
- Electricity powers factories, farms, schools, clinics—and jobs. Together with @AfDB_Group and other partners, #Mission300 aims to connect 300M people in Africa to electricity by 2030. See how energy is #PoweringAfrica’s growth: wrld.bg/t6aW50Z81PK
- Across energy, transport, agriculture, & health, MIGA’s guarantees translate into jobs + resilience. 🏭 Egypt: Expanding manufacturing output 🏨 Rwanda: Supporting hospitality recovery 🌾 Brazil: Sustaining agriculture 🛣️ Serbia: Expanding market access wrld.bg/Sx9c50Z82PM
- Energy prices set to surge 24% in 2026, the highest since Russia's Ukraine invasion. War disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz cut global oil supply by ~10M bbl/day. Brent crude forecast: $86/barrel, up from $69 in 2025. Read the full analysis ➡️ wrld.bg/MPn650Z824C #CMO2026
- The global economy’s latest shock: an oil price crisis. Governments that act now will build resilience to weather what’s next: ➡️Protect projects that create lasting #jobs ➡️Invest in #CleanEnergy and people ➡️Cut waste to create fiscal space Read more: wrld.bg/Pv5550Z82t2
- Global commodity prices are forecast to rise 16% in 2026, driven by a war-triggered energy shock, soaring fertilizer prices, and record-high metals prices. The #CMO2026 shows the ripple effects have serious implications for job creation & development. ➡️wrld.bg/kAFT50Z82oZ
00:00 - Innovating to drive Africa’s development? 🌍 The Africa Sustainable Futures Awards, by @FT and @MIGA, are looking for innovative, commercially viable projects that deliver transformative and scalable solutions across Africa. 🔗wrld.bg/foOb50Z7j0Q 🗓️ Deadline: June 30, 2026
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