Tourism is a powerhouse of growth, generating 1 in 10 jobs globally! But in Caribbean nations data gaps make it hard to know where best to invest in infrastructure needed to support the industry. Partnership @WorldBank, @Visa aims to bridge the gap!

Artisanal fishing has returned to the West African coast after 42 km of coastal infrastructure had been rebuilt thanks to #WACA_Program. It boosted jobs and fishers’ income. Learn more: .

1.2 billion young people in emerging economies will reach working age in the next decade — but where will the jobs come from? . On August 27, @worldbank Group experts answer your questions on skills, opportunities & the future of work. #WorldBankLive

[REPORT] #EquatorialGuinea’s produced capital increased 100-fold between 1995 and 2020, mainly due to high investment in infrastructure. However, capital accumulation has slowed since the end of the oil boom. Learn more:

Food insecurity in #Africa increased by 60% from 2014 to 2023. Transport is the missing piece of the puzzle. New @WorldBank report recommends: .✅ Investments in #infrastructure .✅ Cutting trade barriers .✅ Boosting market access . 🔗

🏭 Frontier firms in #EastAsiaPacific drive jobs and innovation—yet grow slower than others. What is holding them back? .🚫 Barriers to competition .📉 Weak #infrastructure .🎓 Skills gaps .Firm Foundations explains more:

Can rising property values fund your city's #infrastructure? #Maputo's model offers a promising approach for sustainable financing. 🇲🇿 . Learn more! 🔗 #QualityInfrastructure

🌾 The Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC can produce enough food, but poor transport links isolate surplus areas from those in need. Strengthening domestic infrastructure is key to improving food access and reducing losses. 🔗 NEW @WorldBank report:

How can we scale up investment in nature-based water #infrastructure to tackle droughts and floods in developing economies? . 💧Join us at @siwi_www 📅AUG 26. Explore recent experiences from @PPIAF_PPP, @Sida, @IFC_org, and @WorldBankWater. 👉 #WWWeek

☑️80 carbon pricing instruments worldwide .☑️28% of global emissions covered by carbon taxes & Emission Trading Systems.☑️ >$100 billion in carbon pricing revenues.☑️Most revenues towards infra, nature & development programs. New Report: #PriceOnCarbon

These 3 areas are key to eradicating extreme poverty in# Mexico 🇲🇽:.1⃣ Inclusive growth.2⃣ Efficient social policy.3⃣ #Infrastructure to address vulnerability. Learn more: . #PovertyandEquity

A thriving digital economy stimulates job creation, unleashes innovation & promotes sustainable development. @WorldBank is helping countries build dynamic digital industries through smart #infrastructure, and green growth solutions. Find out more:

Private infrastructure investment is holding steady—but not everywhere. Emerging markets are falling behind, and the global gap is growing. 📊 Explore the data and solutions in the new Infrastructure Monitor 2024:

Improving job quality is essential for Latin America and the Caribbean. These key areas hold the greatest potential to make it a reality: . -Investing in education .-Implementing labor reforms .-Improving digital infrastructure . Read more:

More people than ever are able to invest in their futures and build economic resilience. @BillGates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, highlights the case for inclusive financial systems and digital public infrastructure. Explore the #GlobalFindex report:

At the @WorldBank, we work to create more and better #jobs by:. ✅ Investing in youth skills & #infrastructure.✅ Supporting business-enabling reforms.✅ Mobilizing private capital for growth.✅ Building dynamic private sectors. Learn more at:

A contribution to @WBG_IDA doesn't just fund projects, it funds possibilities. Slovenia's increased support to #IDA21 sends a powerful message to the world that global cooperation works and that small nations can have outsized impact. .#IDAworks

From nature-based solutions to carbon markets & land value capture, innovative financing approaches show promise in mobilizing funding for climate-resilient infrastructure. Our latest blog explores their impact through case studies from emerging markets.

Tourism is a powerhouse of growth, generating 1 in 10 jobs globally! But in Caribbean nations data gaps make it hard to know where best to invest in #infrastructure needed to support the industry. Partnership @WorldBank, @Visa aims to bridge the gap!

New roads and infrastructure financed by @WBG_IDA are connecting remote communities in Sri Lanka to essential services and opportunities. With improved access, school, healthcare, and markets are finally within reach.