#DYK nearly 60% of the world’s extreme poor -those living on less than $3/day- are projected to live in fragile economies by 2030?.That’s 435 million people. Learn more here:

🎧 New Episode – #MyFirstJob with @Fosudo . From social media manager to tech + finance YouTuber, hear how Fisayo’s first job shaped his career—and why glamorizing education matters for Africa’s future.

Reducing inequality in #Africa requires more than redistribution—it demands addressing root causes. This book examines policies in education, financial regulation, and industrial development to create fairer economic opportunities:

RT @IFCAfrica: With the right investments, Africa's $4.2B creative sector could unlock millions of more jobs. Read how @IFC_org is backing….

RT @WorldBankAfrica: Only one week left!. The @WorldBank and @FT present the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards, honoring high-impact, comme….

Out now: 2025 Economic Update for #BurkinaFaso. Download to learn about:.▶️2024 economic and poverty developments.▶️Economic outlook for 2025-27.▶️Special chapter analyzing Burkina Faso’s energy sector. 🔗

In fragile settings, children face higher malnutrition and receive only 5 years of quality education. Read more on how to eradicate poverty, we must focus on tackling fragility ➡️

#DYK people in fragile economies live, on average, 7 years less than those in other developing economies?. Life expectancy:.➡️Fragile countries: 64 years.➡️Others: 71 years. Learn more here:

RT @WorldBankAfrica: Discover how farming communities in #BurkinaFaso are improving their agricultural practices with the use of weather to….

Food in African countries travels an average of 4,000 km over 23 days—four times longer than in Europe. Why? Poor roads, port delays, and long bottlenecks. How can we fix it? Read more:

RT @WorldBankAfrica: Out now: 2025 Economic Update for #BurkinaFaso. Download to learn about:.▶️2024 economic and poverty developments.▶️Ec….

Can AI predict refugee movements before a crisis? .A new @WorldBank AI model tested in #Uganda shows it is possible to forecast arrivals from #SouthSudan and the #DRC with high accuracy. Learn how to shift from emergency response to anticipatory action➡️

1 in every 67 people was forced to flee persecution, conflict, violence & human rights violations in 2024. Forced displacement is a development challenge, not only a humanitarian concern. On #WorldRefugeeDay we reaffirm our commitment to addressing it.

New #research shows how better transport systems and greater urban mobility can shape opportunities for workers and microentrepreneurs in #African cities. Explore these and other findings in the latest edition of the World Bank’s Research Insights ➡️

#DYK AI can support early response and action to address forced displacement. The @WorldBank has developed an AI model to forecast refugee flows, analyzing over 90 variables to anticipate and plan better before their arrival. Read more about it here!

RT @WB_AsiaPacific: In #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬, the @WorldBank-supported Urban Youth Employment Project is equipping young people with practical….

#DYK Fragile economies are home to 1 in every 8 people on the planet?.This is nearly 1 billion people. Learn more here

RT @WorldBankAfrica: Countries across the #Sahel are rapidly expanding economic inclusion programs as a solution to the region’s youth empl….

RT @WorldBank: Education and jobs are out of reach for many in Mozambique, not because of skills, but because of distance. Here's how @Worl….

The new #Niger Economic Update is live!.▶️Growth projected to slow in 2025 but remain above 6%.▶️Inflation expected to ease, thanks to a strong 2024 harvest.▶️Extreme poverty projected to decline (2025-2027) if agricultural output remains robust.Download: