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➡️#FragilityForum 2026: June 8-10
➡️Caribbean jobs in the eye of the storm
➡️Proof that clean air pays
➡️AI prescription for better health care
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Official World Bank Group account. Our vision is to create a world free of poverty on a #LivablePlanet.
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- In Tonga 🇹🇴, trade is more than commerce—it’s a lifeline. For island economies, efficient trade helps businesses access markets, keeps essential goods moving, and supports economic recovery. Learn how trade facilitation is making a difference: wrld.bg/IoGU50Z9yFU
- With World Bank support, investments in disaster risk reduction, resilient infrastructure, and risk financing are helping the country protect people, jobs, and development gains. wrld.bg/zS6t50Z9qeS
- "Investing before conflict is cheaper than responding after." Hear from the President of Mozambique, @daniel_chapo24, on why prevention is the smarter investment. This is one of the 4 strategic shifts of the new World Bank Group FCV Strategy, launched this week at the
00:00 - Feeding 10 billion people by 2050 on a livable planet means balancing food production & water use. Learn how smarter agricultural water use can boost yields, jobs & ecosystems, creating at least 245 million jobs.wrld.bg/KKGQ50Z6k5L
- In Ecuador, students are learning auto mechanics through virtual reality. Check how the ACTIVaR program is helping young people build job-ready skills through immersive, hands-on training, making TVET more engaging, practical, and future-ready. wrld.bg/q2U750Z4Uoz
- From Benin to Kiribati, from Tanzania to Romania, governments & communities are stepping up to sustainably use ocean resources to boost economic growth, improve livelihoods, and create jobs while preserving ocean health. Learn more in our story. wrld.bg/zFcF50Z8eRE
GIF - The 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
- In the Philippines, since 2014: ✅ 1.55 million people supported to strengthen their livelihoods and futures ✅ 66.8% increase in real household incomes ✅ Over 170,000 jobs created across rural communities ✅ Strong participation of women driving local growth and enterprises
- The @WorldBankGroup Youth Summit is back! Under the theme #FutureWorks, young leaders worldwide will come together to shape the future of jobs, skills, entrepreneurship, and agriculture. Join us June 11–12 in Washington, DC and online. wrld.bg/6jjp50Z2h2k #WBGYouthSummit
00:00 - In Honduras, agrobusiness initiatives are creating formal jobs and boosting rural livelihoods. Competitive rural sectors help drive sustainable growth and vibrant local economies. wrld.bg/Sgxg50YmIpM
- Demand for minerals could double by 2040. For resource-rich developing countries, that’s not just a supply story—it’s a jobs, industry, and growth opportunity. Read more from @WorldBankGroup Infrastructure VP Valérie Levkov on turning mineral wealth into development:
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Great discussions at the @WorldBankGroup #FragilityForum. I joined @DMiliband and @bjerde_anna to discuss the impact of stronger partnerships in times of crisis. With our local partners, we reach people further and faster, and ensure our support lasts longer than our presence.
