That’s why the World Bank Group is putting job creation at the center of all we do.
Jobs create dignity and hope. But they also create demand, self-sufficient economies, safety, and stability. And they unlock opportunity and vast potential for individuals, communities, and our world.
Jobs
The Engine for Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
The world is not prepared to create enough jobs for the 1.2 billion people who will become working-age adults in developing economies over the next decade. That's why the World Bank Group is committed to supporting Latin American and the Caribbean. Our goal is to help the region to become a global employment powerhouse. We aim to generate the conditions for the creation of more jobs, attract investment, and strengthen key sectors that fuel vibrant local economies and jobs.
Jobs for People, Jobs for Progress
How East Asia & Pacific is advancing towards a better future
For millions of people across East Asia and Pacific, jobs are more than income—they bring dignity, stability, and a pathway out of poverty. From farms and forests to roads, energy systems, and health services, the World Bank Group, working closely with governments and partners, is helping countries turn investments into opportunities, creating jobs where people live, and building the foundations for inclusive, resilient growth.
A Path to Jobs and Opportunities
Breaking barriers to women's economic empowerment in South Asia
The World Bank Group supports programs and initiatives in the region that create more and better jobs and give women access to employment, business opportunities, and productive assets. These stories from across South Asia show what happens when we #Clear Her Path.
Powering an Energy-Secure Future Across Central Asia
Energy: Laying the Foundation for More and Better Jobs
Central Asia’s investments in growing and modernizing its grid are directly and indirectly fueling job creation.
From potential to skills and real jobs
How young women are powering change in Western and Central Africa
Young women are acquiring practical skills and transitioning into stable employment, with more than 255,000 individuals participating in SWEDD/SWEDD+ training and economic empowerment programmes. Examples from Benin to Chad demonstrate that newly acquired competencies, such as solar installation and midwifery, enable young women to generate income and contribute to their communities. With nearly 3 million women and girls reached since 2015, SWEDD/SWEDD+ demonstrates that investment in women's education and workforce participation fosters local economic development and strengthens families and communities.
“The best way to put a nail in the coffin of poverty is to give a person a job.
We want to create millions of jobs...
...but we need everyone’s help."