World Bank Group - International Development, Poverty and Sustainability

AgriConnect: Farms, Firms, and Finance for Jobs

Join us October 14 as we explore how small-scale farming can drive growth, jobs, and food security.

https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/annual-meetings-agriconnect-farms-firms-finance-for-jobs?intcid=ecr_hp_headerA_en_ext

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New Regional Economic Updates

https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/development/publication/world-bank-regional-economic-updates?intcid=ecr_hp_sidekick1_en_ext

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The Latest on the 2025 Annual Meetings

https://live.worldbank.org/en/series/2025/annual-meetings?intcid=ecr_hp_sidekick2_en_ext

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Watch: Ajay Banga’s Townhall with Civil Society

https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/annual-meetings-civil-society?intcid=ecr_hp_sidekick3_en_ext

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OUR

PRIORITIES

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Jobs

Why jobs? Because they’re the surest path out of poverty for individuals and communities.

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AgriConnect

AgriConnect is our global program to reshape agribusiness - creating jobs, feeding more people, and improving economies.

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https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/agriconnect

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Mission 300

Mission 300 is connecting homes, communities and businesses in Africa to electricity, creating jobs and opportunities.

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https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/energizing-africa

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Health Works

Good health empowers people, creates jobs, and drives economic growth

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Data for Development

Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.

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7.4 million

new jobs could be created in Africa by maximizing the energy sector.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/switching-on-opportunity-how-electricity-can-transform-jobs-in-africa?intcid=ecr_hp_dataA_en_ext

Source: World Bank, Development Committee Meeting (2025), Jobs: The Path to Prosperity

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80 percent

of the world's food is produced by family-owned farms.

https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/annual-meetings-agriconnect-farms-firms-finance-for-jobs?intcid=ecr_hp_dataC_en_ext

Source: FAO (2019), Farms, Family Farms, Farmland Distribution and Farm Labour: What Do We Know Today?

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2 in 5

youth acquire the foundational, digital, and socio-emotional skills needed to thrive in school, work, and life.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/equipping-youth-for-the-future-through-school--work--and-beyond?intcid=ecr_hp_dataD_en_ext

Source: The Education Commission and UNICEF (2022), Recovering Learning

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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

More Research & Publications

https://www.worldbank.org/en/research

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Regional Economic Updates

The latest macro development trends across regions, with a focus on job creation.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/development/publication/world-bank-regional-economic-updates

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The Global Findex Database 2025

The latest data and trends on technology's impact on financial inclusion.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/globalfindex

Read Full Report

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/8b9002b6-d8dd-426c-aa7c-6d7d16902cd7

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THE POWER

OF PURPOSE

The world’s challenges are bigger than one project, one country, or even one World Bank. That’s why we’re pairing 80 years of experience with renewed focus. To move faster. Work smarter. With more partners. And to create jobs that empower people and grow economies.

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TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE

TRANSFORMING LIVES

Trusted data, insights, and education to help organizations, practitioners, and global leaders deliver impactful policies and projects at scale.

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World Bank Group Academy

One-of-a-kind capacity development and training for next-generation leaders.

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World Bank Group Scorecard

Easy-to-understand indicators and data that measure progress and impact.

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EMPOWERING PEOPLE & COUNTRIES TO MAKE PROGRESS

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Transforming Logistics: The Power of Rail Investment

https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/08/28/transforming-logistics-the-power-of-rail-investment

Infrastructure

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Accelerating Mozambique’s Pace Towards Universal Energy Access

https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/09/02/energy-for-all-accelerating-mozambique-s-pace-towards-universal-energy-access

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Europe and Central Asia: Unlocking Women’s Opportunities

https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/07/22/empowerment-in-action-unlocking-women-s-economic-opportunities-in-europe-and-central-asia

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PARTNER WITH

THE WORLD BANK GROUP

We work with local partners and global partners. Because with more resources, we can accomplish more.

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Partnerships

Combining knowledge, experience, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful results and improve lives.

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Project Procurement

Connecting borrowers and suppliers to opportunities that move communities and countries forward.

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