🔴LIVE | Laying the Groundwork for Jobs in Africa Opening remarks by @bancaditalia Governor Fabio Panetta, with @GiorgiaMeloni, @Tharman_S, and Ajay. Watch now:

Women own about 1/3 of businesses worldwide — yet in many economies and sectors, women-led firms are nearly absent. That’s trillions in untapped potential. Expanding opportunity in entrepreneurship for women requires bold, system-wide action. https://t.co/IpBGDHZkB9

From restoring coastlines to growing drought-resilient crops, simple solutions are transforming lives. The @WorldBankGroup is helping 425M people build resilience - keeping roads open after floods, protecting harvests & securing jobs when disasters strike.

Before they can read, many kids have already watched billions of videos. Early screens influence how they think, speak, and focus. Books, play, and everyday conversation are still the real game changers. What can parents, schools, and policymakers do? https://t.co/rrZ2IzvkAy

.@WBG_IDA is the largest single provider of official development assistance (ODA) to low-income countries, delivering 1/3 of total aid. The impact lasts: 23 former clients are now donors, testament to how #IDAworks. Read the #IDA20 retrospective report: https://t.co/PioWPFLFLo

“There’s never going to be a world without poverty in a world without nature." - says @ValerieMHickey. Why? Because nature = jobs. Learn more in this #WorldWildlifeDay message from the @theGEF-funded, @worldbankgroup-led Global Wildlife Program. @CITES

We are working to connect 300 million people to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. So far: ⚡Nearly 39M connected 🌍~150 projects 📈 ~$9 billion mobilized 📄30 Energy Compacts https://t.co/EN0cugMSQy

➡️ 2.2B people lack access to public transport ➡️ About 40% of food is lost in transit in some regions ➡️ Many women avoid job opportunities due to unsafe commutes These challenges, and their solutions, are at the heart of #TTDC26.  🔗 Register:  https://t.co/s4jBPY2PlX

Did you know that even as incomes rise, two-thirds of low- and middle-income countries are falling behind in nutrition, learning, or workforce skills? @Paschald explains why this matters and what can change.

In Honduras, agrobusiness initiatives are creating formal jobs and boosting rural livelihoods. Competitive rural sectors help drive sustainable growth and vibrant local economies. https://t.co/YhCmIbLBZZ

When energy is reliable and affordable, businesses grow, services reach communities, and jobs follow. Through Mission 300, a global partnership, we’re working to bring sustainable electricity and opportunity to 300 million Africans by 2030. https://t.co/lH8qspVjpe

Women can start businesses in most economies—but only ~1/2 ensure equal access to credit. And childcare support is limited: <50% have laws, only 30% of needed policies are in place (1% in low-income). More findings in the 2026 #WomenBizLaw report ➡️ https://t.co/nqmYbOQ7nT

A child who learns to read well today builds the foundation for stronger learning, better jobs, and higher incomes in the future. Investing in reading is investing in human capital and in the sustainable development of people and countries.

Weekly Update: ➡️ Boost global output 15 to 20% by including women ➡️ Who’s using AI—and who’s being left behind? ➡️ A new ingredient in Uzbekistan’s grocery market: Competition ➡️ Can interest rates influence fertility? 🔗 https://t.co/E57NqNrPan🔗

A road project in northern Cambodia shows how development & conservation work together. Through strong partnerships, construction protected endangered Mekong River dolphins while connecting communities to jobs, schools & healthcare. https://t.co/XivVomqwqf #IDAworks

Jobs are the surest path out of poverty. From farms in the Philippines to tourism villages in Indonesia & small businesses in Fiji—these are examples of how the World Bank Group is supporting countries in #EastAsiaPacific create jobs & boost shared prosperity.

Agriculture is critical to jobs and food security. 🌱AgriConnect is helping farmers access finance, markets, and tech. We’re doubling agribusiness investment to $9B a year by 2030. Already improving food security for 201M people—327M by 2030. Read more: https://t.co/YsSmNSSu96

Fast payments move money in seconds—but without trusted digital ID, fraud moves just as fast. Integrating secure, portable identity into payments helps small firms get paid safely, reduce risk, access credit, and grow—supporting jobs and resilience in the digital economy.

In Senegal: ✅ 90% of graduates employed ✅ 7,300+ students trained in 10 years ✅ ~50% women ✅ 99%+ completion rate Read how a World Bank Group-supported project is expanding skills, boosting employability, and opening new opportunities for young people across the country.

AI adoption has dominated boardrooms in advanced economies—but what about emerging markets? New insights from a recent @IFC_org survey explore how firms are embedding artificial intelligence. https://t.co/YSheqwXhw5