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Jobs - A Path to Prosperity in South Asia

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Jobs - A Path to Prosperity in South Asia

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Jobs - A Path to Prosperity in South Asia

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Every year, about 16 million people enter the job market in South Asia, but only about 10 million can find work. The World Bank Group has one ultimate goal: to help countries build economies that turn growth into local jobs and unlock opportunities. Our strategy focuses on investing in the foundational physical and human infrastructure for jobs, promoting a business-enabling environment, and mobilizing private capital to create jobs at scale. We are putting this strategy to work across South Asia – in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka – with a focus on women and youth.

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Immersive Story

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000531875

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2026-06-02

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• ibrd, IBRD
• ifc, IFC
• ida, IDA

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June 2, 2026