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Here's our latest research! Dive into our publications and reports for fresh insights on development and growth—globally, regionally, and locally. ⁠ - (𝗜𝗻)𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻: 𝗧𝗮𝘅𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀⁠. The report analyzes how taxes, social protection, and labor policies influence formal and informal work in Latin America and the Caribbean. It presents a new framework and policy recommendations to encourage formalization and greater participation in social protection and tax systems. http://wrld.bg/Fa6Z50Xx8Mo - 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆-𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴⁠. Energy efficiency in global shipping could cut emissions by 40 percent by 2030 and reduce costs, with half the savings paying for themselves. The report highlights key solutions, explores barriers, and offers recommendations to scale adoption. http://wrld.bg/SHTN50Xx9gW - 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻. The report examines how job platforms can create more opportunities for women and underrepresented groups, highlighting key barriers, practical strategies, and nine recommendations to improve engagement and support. http://wrld.bg/n89l50Xx9n5 - 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮⁠. Productivity in Europe and Central Asia has slowed since the global financial crisis, leaving the region below its potential. Evidence points to deeper trade integration, smarter investment, greater technology adoption, and stronger skills as key to reviving growth, supported by a policy agenda focused on trade, investment, digitalization, efficiency, and skills. http://wrld.bg/UKIn50Xx9uI - 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮⁠. Africa’s abundant mineral resources position the continent as a key player in the global shift to clean energy and advanced technologies. The analysis highlights high geological potential, emerging exploration opportunities, and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence. Strengthening geoscientific data and adopting balanced regulatory frameworks can help countries attract responsible investment, expand processing, and support sustainable growth. http://wrld.bg/7kFP50Xx9E0 - 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰. Pacific Island Countries are rich in marine resources but face major threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Key sectors like fisheries, tourism, and maritime transport depend on healthy oceans. The 2050 Strategy calls for precautionary measures to protect ecosystems and ensure sustainable ocean use. http://wrld.bg/PU8s50Xx9KQ

"𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀—𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗗𝗔—𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀: 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.” Zeria Banda returns to Phanga in Malawi and finds safer classrooms, modern college labs, a nearby clinic, and young people building brighter futures—all thanks to IDA. From new schools to student loans and digital labs, the story shows how development translates into real change for real families. Read Zeria’s full story.

Private capital is a powerful driver of development. An estimated $161.7 billion in total private capital is expected to be mobilized. See more data in our Scorecard 👉 http://wrld.bg/YRhB50XuofK

Climate shocks affect all countries, but the gap between those who suffer most and those who recover fastest is widening. The new 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 report shows that the consequences are far from equal. Its 5i strategy underscores a key message: effective adaptation happens when people, households, farms, and firms have the tools and incentives to protect themselves. From floating schools to improved early-warning systems, innovation is already pointing the way forward. Read Indermit Gill’s insights to learn how countries can strengthen resilience and prepare for what’s ahead.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲. It is transforming how people learn, work, and live, unlocking access to knowledge, boosting productivity, creating jobs, and opening new markets that can accelerate development. The Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025: Strengthening AI Foundations provides a data-driven snapshot of the global AI landscape. It highlights both opportunities and challenges. While AI adoption can drive economic transformation, low- and middle-income countries often face hurdles in deploying AI at scale. A promising trend, however, is the rise of “Small AI” solutions, affordable and easy-to-use applications running on everyday devices like mobile phones, already helping solve critical development challenges in agriculture, health, and education. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜: 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝘀” 🔹Connectivity: reliable energy and digital infrastructure 🔹Compute: AI chips, cloud computing, and data centers 🔹Context: access to quality, relevant data 🔹Competency: skills and talent to use and adapt AI responsibly 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Countries are increasingly using AI to strengthen local innovation ecosystems and address local priorities 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Regulatory frameworks, data governance, and competitive policies are essential to ensure equitable benefits and mitigate risks The World Bank is supporting countries to harness AI for inclusive and sustainable development, investing in skills, strengthening AI foundations, advancing governance, and fostering local innovation. By focusing on these elements, countries can adopt, adapt, and innovate with AI responsibly, maximizing its potential to improve lives globally. 📄 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: http://wrld.bg/W1Lo50Xx7yp

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at remarkable speed, transforming global economies and everyday life. How can AI help deliver smarter solutions to improve the future of farming? 🔴 Join us LIVE as global experts, innovators, and policymakers spotlight practical AI applications in low- and middle-income countries, and their potential to accelerate climate-smart agriculture, improve food security, and build more resilient rural economies.  📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 🕒 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬 - 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧  Sign up now and join the conversation: http://wrld.bg/pqWV50XvO1P 

“𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗶”: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 “𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿” In Brazzaville, Jocelyne Mpila helps children under three learn through play, encourages participation with warmth, and supports shy children with quiet reassurance. “I chose this job wholeheartedly,” she says. “Working with children is truly my vocation.” Once registered in the Unique Social Registry (RSU) — a system supported by the World Bank to assist vulnerable populations — Jocelyne came from a modest family and supported herself through a small local business. In 2024, she joined the PSIPJ project and completed a three-month training program with MEDRAC Africa, covering play-based learning, business management, first aid, fire safety, and child protection. Despite being seven months pregnant and facing health challenges, she finished her training, completed a one-month internship, and earned her official certificate. Today, Jocelyne works as a trained Mama Mobokoli at the Soukissa market nursery, opened in July 2025. Affordable rates and quality care quickly drew families in: by mid-October, Soukissa had 39 children, surpassing its projected 36, while a second nursery at Bacongo’s Total market reached 65, exceeding its 60-child target. “𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱,” says Barth Oko, Project Manager at MEDRAC Africa. Ambitious and determined, Jocelyne is now planning to expand the Soukissa nursery, and dreams of opening her own. Curious to see how Jocelyne and other Mamapreneurs are transforming childcare in Brazzaville? Check the full story: http://wrld.bg/kOf550XrilP

Weekly Update: ➡️ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. Investing in a child’s early years strengthens their future and helps build a skilled workforce. ➡️ 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗱. Behind every thriving city and healthy workforce is something often overlooked: sanitation. Yet 3.4 billion people still lack safe, reliable systems. ➡️ 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀. Nearly 23% of youth in the region aren’t in education, employment, or training. That’s why we launched the Skills for Jobs Policy Academy to share evidence, innovations, and tools for skills development. ➡️ 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. Demand for digital and AI skills is outpacing supply, with nearly 70% of CEOs calling it a major threat. Here’s a roadmap to close the gap.