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The Development Data Group unlocks the value of #data for development. Follow us for #opendata news, stories & #dataviz. More: https://t.co/SYIZiT3mF6

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🌐 The @WorldBank Group’s 2025-2026 country income classifications are out! Four economies have moved to new income categories this year: Cabo VerdešŸ‡ØšŸ‡», Costa RicašŸ‡ØšŸ‡·, NamibiašŸ‡³šŸ‡¦ & SamoašŸ‡¼šŸ‡ø. See what’s behind the category changes in our new #DataBlog āž”ļø https://t.co/C6QAIMqn3K
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Citizen-generated data can surface realities that national surveys miss. A new course brings the Copenhagen Framework to life, showing how to integrate community insights into official data systems. Learn more šŸ‘‡
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A practical new course shows how citizen-generated data can complement official statistics and improve policymaking using the Copenhagen Framework.
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High debt doesn’t just strain budgets—it shows up on dinner plates. Countries with the heaviest external debt are also where healthy diets are least affordable and vulnerability is highest. Insights from our latest International Debt Report 2025: https://t.co/uCalujAg80
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U.S. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø and European šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ŗ #gas prices are moving in opposite directions. Our latest Commodity Markets Outlook explains why liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows, weather, and storage levels are reshaping price paths: https://t.co/xLEeZ1NfaO
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Satellites can now track crops, map land use, and flag risks before they become emergencies. But the breakthrough comes when Earth Observation data is paired w/ high-quality agricultural surveys. This workshop in Italy shows you how.
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A new workshop hosted by ESA and the World Bank brought together experts from 12 countries to explore how Earth Observation data—combined with in-situ agricultural surveys—can strengthen crop...
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Ever wondered how two different economies compare? Dive into #Data360 Economy Profiles to explore key metrics, country reports & benchmarking tools for over 200 economies—all ready to download, analyze & share! āž”ļø https://t.co/mOKYCPEPqQ | #DataMeetsDevelopment
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What happens when a country has no recent survey data to measure poverty? Economists turn to survey-to-survey imputation—but small modeling errors can lead to big mistakes. A new @WorldBank challenge invites experts worldwide to help improve these tools. https://t.co/Rg7DVa5FXZ
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The World Bank is hosting a global modeling challenge to strengthen survey-to-survey imputation methods and improve poverty estimates in countries with scarce or outdated data.
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2024 offered developing economies a narrow window to manage rising refinancing risks. #IDR2025 shows: -Some access to markets is back, but costly -Faster, clearer restructuring processes are needed -Public resources must prioritize growth and resilience āž”ļø https://t.co/JZKgB0sU7L
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The @WorldBank’s new Statistical Performance Indicators update shows income remains a strong predictor of statistical performance, but it is not destiny. Investing in data infrastructure & staff allows some lower-income countries to exceed expectations: https://t.co/3dPnvD3CjV
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Citizen data is not a substitute for official data—but when designed well, it fills critical gaps. Explore practical tools and global examples in the new Copenhagen Framework online course, powered by the @WorldBank Data Academy and the @Open_Institute.
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Global gas demand slowed sharply in 2025—but supply from North America didn’t. LNG exports surged, reshaping market balances and pushing U.S. prices higher even as Europe eased. More insights from our latest Commodity Markets Outlook: https://t.co/tLCmGQf0j5
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#Tajikistan’s šŸ‡¹šŸ‡Æ middle class has quadrupled in a decade, yet rural poverty and gender gaps persist. The new Poverty and Equity Assessment outlines how better jobs, stronger agriculture, and inclusion could transform the economy from within šŸ‘‡ https://t.co/4a4CDdWECJ
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Tajikistan has cut poverty from 56% in 2010 to under 20% in 2024, but much of this progress stems from migration and remittances. The new Poverty and Equity Assessment outlines how the country can...
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We found some unexpected outliers in @WorldBank’s new 2025 Statistical Performance Indicators update: some countries—like Burkina Faso, Senegal, the Philippines, Uzbekistan & Mexico—are outperforming what their income level would predict. Here's why: https://t.co/Lc2h9lXjgg
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Developing economies are facing the largest net debt outflows in 50 years. #IDR2025 shows: • $741B net outflow in 2022–24 • In the most indebted economies, over half cannot afford a minimum healthy diet • Borrowing costs at multi-decade highs āž”ļø https://t.co/sXAALU6N3w
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Most countries can’t meet dietary needs through domestic production alone. New analysis shows how import diversification shapes nutrition security—and why relying on a few suppliers raises risks. Explore the data: https://t.co/0z3DXSmn46
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Are you interested in food security data? Explore #Data360 for the latest data and trends. https://t.co/nNZhzFblul
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How much can regional reclassification change development data? Quite a lot. With #Afghanistan and #Pakistan now part of #MENAAP, population totals rise sharply and age structures shift. Explore the implications in our new data story: https://t.co/rx63j6byo3
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New numbers from the International Debt Report tell a stark story: LMICs paid out $741B more in principal and interest between 2022–24 than they received in new financing. That’s the largest net outflow in 50 years. See the data: https://t.co/J03NxC0hfc
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šŸ“¢ The World Development Indicators (WDI) database has rolled out its latest update, featuring a wide array of new data and inisghts to help us better understand global trends. Dive in āž”ļø https://t.co/pCENqeVUaI
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As new #data from the International Debt Report 2025 show, financing pressures are reshaping how developing countries meet their borrowing needs. Browse the data & charts: https://t.co/WlCRPoNZUy #IDR2025
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Global HIV infections are down 61% since the 90s. AIDS-related deaths are down 70% since 2005. But 1M+ people still contract HIV every year, and 9.2M people living w/ HIV aren’t on treatment. The latest data, showing both progress and gaps: https://t.co/BAZFu2g0GX #WorldAIDSDay
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