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Transforming Metals and Minerals into Jobs and Lasting Prosperity
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Transforming Metals and Minerals into Jobs and Lasting Prosperity
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Transforming Metals and Minerals into Jobs and Lasting Prosperity
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Transforming Metals and Minerals into Jobs and Lasting Prosperity
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This story explores how countries can turn mineral and metal resources into jobs, stronger institutions, and long-term prosperity. Drawing on examples from Zambia and Mauritania to Argentina, it shows how sound policies, shared infrastructure, and responsible private investment help resource-rich countries capture more value, manage risks, and build resilient economies.
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- wbg:topic/fiscal-policy_broad/fiscal-policy_jobs-growth
- wbg:topic/trade_broad/trade_manufacturing
- wbg:topic/energy_broad/energy_access
- wbg:topic/infrastructure_broad
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Immersive Story
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000597622
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2025-12-15
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December 15, 2025