Martin Raiser
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@WorldBank Senior Representative for European Economic Cooperation
Paris, France
Joined June 2013
Good to connect with @OECD in Paris. Excellent opportunity to build on the strong science-education-development-finance ecosystem in Paris to foster a closer knowledge partnership.
Good discussion with @OECD Deputy Secretary-General Mary Beth Goodman & our teams on development effectiveness, financing & shared knowledge priorities. The OECD is a valued partner, and we look forward to our continued collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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It was a privilege to have served as the @WorldBank Vice President for South Asia for the past three years. I welcome John in this new role and wish him all the best as he continues to carry this important work forward.
The @WorldBank has appointed Johannes Zutt, a development expert with over two and a half decades of experience at the World Bank Group, as its new Vice President for the #SouthAsia Region. Read more: https://t.co/v4bYP1H4re
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In #Bangladesh, enhancing air quality is a critical development priority. The Bangladesh Clean Air Project, the first in a series of projects, will help strengthen air quality monitoring, enforcement of emissions limits and reducing transport emissions: https://t.co/eKvI77NrXs
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South Asia loses over 30% of its food every year — enough to feed 300 million people. That’s not just food—it’s water, land, and livelihoods wasted. We need to rethink how we value food, support smarter policies, and build resilient food systems: https://t.co/3GqJF2H9qc
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Air pollution is the number one health risk factor in #Nepal, reducing life expectancy and impacting GDP. Our new report outlines the benefits, sources & solutions to achieve cleaner air: https://t.co/rVSOPGoKzx
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We are excited to announce this account’s transition to World Bank Bangladesh. Stay tuned for the latest updates, insights, and news from the #WorldBank in #Bangladesh. Your continued engagement and support mean the🌐to us!
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#SouthAsia’s path to climate resilience will depend on stronger private sector engagement. Our @WorldBank report finds that while adaptation is happening, most measures remain basic. Policy reforms are critical to drive more impactful & lasting solutions: https://t.co/IS1vb54xFs
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The @WorldBank Group’s new strategy for #Nepal will support inclusive growth, climate resilience and job creation. Please join the June 13 discussion to learn more.
In #Nepal, the World Bank Group (WBG) will prioritize job-creating growth & enhancing resilience to natural disasters over the next 7 years under its 🆕Country Partnership Framework. How will the WBG operationalize & deliver these priorities? Join us LIVE on June 13 to know more.
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New @WorldBank #GEP2025 report projects global growth to slow to 2.3% in 2025 amid trade tensions. #SouthAsia’s growth is set to slow to 5.8% as exports and investment weaken, then rebound to 6.2% in 2026–27. https://t.co/MwyjGoQLBZ
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Join us for the Geneva launch of a new @WorldBank's report on how households and businesses in #SouthAsia are adapting to #climatechange. 🗓️ June 12 | 🕒 15:00 CEST | 📍 WMO Geneva + Online 🔗 Register: https://t.co/tHPk3X5onY
#ClimateAdaptation #RisktoResilience
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Exciting to see the new 7-year @WorldBank Group strategy focus on unlocking #Nepal’s growth potential through digital access, tourism, and urban development. A strong foundation for more #jobs and better services.
The World Bank Group’s new 7-year Country Partnership Framework for #Nepal will prioritize policy reforms for growth, tourism, digital connectivity, and integrated urban development as engines of growth & job creation. Read more: https://t.co/ZxSCys2mdf
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Women make up most of #Pakistan’s agricultural workforce but face greater climate risks and lower pay. Access to land, skills, and markets can boost incomes and resilience. Closing this gap is key to more inclusive growth. Read more:
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Fresh off the press! 📷 The latest "World Bank in India" newsletter is packed with impactful stories, including a look at how communities in Meghalaya are reviving forests and adopting sustainable practices in agriculture! 📷 Read now for expert blogs, project highlights,
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What an insightful event on using AI and innovation to tackle pollution in #SouthAsia! Great to hear from regional experts and changemakers. Watch the full discussion:
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Our 21st OneSouthAsia conversation will invite speakers who are pioneering innovative and technological solutions to combat air and plastic pollution in South Asia
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Delighted to see @rickykej using the power of music to amplify the call for clean air in #SouthAsia. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, it’s clear that urgent, collective action is the only way forward. https://t.co/9gnGfwew6j
#EndAirPollution
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South Asia is home to 9 of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Air pollution is an eminently solvable problem and South Asia needs urgent action to #EndAirPollution. Together for...
Air pollution causes 2M premature deaths each year in #SouthAsia. Grammy award winner @rickykej & his team are collaborating with the @WorldBank to call for clean air & a healthier future. Learn how to #EndAirPollution in South Asia: https://t.co/DWzCzzGNS4
#WorldEnvironmentDay
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Could this be India’s moment ? We argue yes in the following blog: A window of opportunity: Trade as catalyst for India’s development https://t.co/CO6NSXBgIt via @WorldBank
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Vikhsit Bharat: This is the ambitious goal India has set itself of becoming a high-income country by 2047. But reaching this goal will require India to grow almost 8 percent on average for the next...
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How can governments in #SouthAsia help people and firms adapt to climate shocks? Removing distortions in land and labor markets, expanding access to finance and investing in public infrastructure will be key. More in my new blog: https://t.co/0Suk3h0CCv
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Extreme heat, floods and other damaging weather events are disrupting lives and economies across #SouthAsia. Our new report lays out how the region can adapt and build resilience, with the private sector leading the way. Read more:
🆕JUST LAUNCHED: The @WorldBank's new report shows how #SouthAsia can adapt to unpredictable and live-threatening weather patterns. With 90% of the population at risk from extreme heat by 2030, action is urgent. Read more: https://t.co/HXHboCs05D
#LivablePlanet
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Look forward to hosting this exciting conversation on the use of AI, Innovation and Technology in combating air and plastic pollution in #OneSouthAsiaJoin us on June 4th 8 am ET 5:30 pm India time https://t.co/S8mJ74xvp1
@WBG_Environment @WorldBankSAsia
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