Backed by the @WorldBank-administered Sustainable Cotton Fund, #Uzbekistan now converts all its raw cotton into yarn. This shift is supporting domestic industry and reducing the country’s reliance on raw exports. Learn more:

In the state of Amazonas, Brazil, the sustainable use of natural resources is more than just an environmental strategy; it's a means an opportunity to create jobs and community-based businesses, including tourism. Read more:

24,000 Rwandan youth gained job-ready skills thanks to the @WBG_IDA–supported Priority Skills for Growth Program. Discover how this initiative shifted Rwanda’s skills development model from a supply-driven approach to a market-driven model: #IDAworks

Developing economies face sluggish trade and rising uncertainty, with nearly 60% seeing weaker growth in 2025, averaging 3.8%. Bold reforms, trade integration, and global cooperation are key to reigniting growth. Get more insights from the #GEP2025.

The new #DevelopmentPodcast takes us to Brazil, where farmer Maira Lelis shares how loans for conservation agriculture helped her grow her business—showcasing the real-world impact of @MIGA's guarantees on agribusiness and job creation in the region.

Global electricity access reached 92% in 2023, with 19M fewer people without power. However, 666M people still lack electricity, with 85% living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Find out more in the new "Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report.".

NEW: @WorldBank Group’s FY26 country income classifications not only reflect countries' level of development—they also have the potential to influence their development trajectory. 🌍Explore your country's income classification in this interactive map:

#Blendedfinance is accelerating agricultural innovation. An investment from @IFC_org together with #GAFSP, helped Mahyco expand to provide access to high-quality, pest-resistant seeds that boost yields and incomes across Africa. 🔗 Learn more:

Can we unlock private investment for our ocean? Addressing the challenges that our ocean.faces will require at least $1 trillion by 2030. Yet, private capital is still <1% of ocean finance. How do we scale this?. Read our report:

The Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis (CPGA), part of the @WorldBank's expanded crisis toolkit, is a diagnostic tool that helps @WBG_IDA countries evaluate their risk profile, identify gaps, and make practical recommendations to policymakers: #IDAworks

Why is trust eroding in economies that have seen big gains in health, income, and education? . #ABCDE2025 opens with an exploration of the roots of rising populism and how development policy can respond. Register to watch live July 22 ➡️

.@WorldBank Group’s renewed engagement with nuclear power reflects a comprehensive approach to electrification to power development —one that supports country-led choices, prioritizes affordability and reliability, and meets rising demand.

Global debt has reached historic highs, leaving developing economies with shrinking fiscal space and rising risks. @IndermitGill outlines why restoring debt sustainability and reigniting growth must be top global priorities.

“What we’re seeing is a result of public policy.” -@IndermitGill. Foreign Direct Investment is one of the most productive forms of private investment—but it’s in retreat. Barriers are rising when we can least afford them. Read #FDIinRetreat ➡️ #FFD4

Differentiated strategies are key to unlocking the potential of #MSMEs. From tailored financial products to leveraging tech innovations, targeted support can be a gamechanger. Read more: @IFC_org

RT @SweMFA: Sweden is contributing SEK 8.2 billion to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) @WBG_IDA - part of a rec….

RT @MIGA: Submissions are open for the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards by @ftlive and @WorldBank Group. This year's categories: Access to….

Tune in to the new #DevelopmentPodcast with @JUNAIDWBG and Maira Lelis to learn how @MIGA boosts private investment in emerging economies through guarantees that unlock development capital.

With support from @WBG_IDA, Rwanda transformed its skills training system to match real-world jobs. Learn how the project trained thousands of youth, connected them to employers, and expanded access to affordable student loans. #IDAworks

Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment barriers. Watch this interview to learn more: