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Regional Economic Updates
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/development/publication/world-bank-regional-economic-updates
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Country Growth and Jobs Report
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/country-growth-and-jobs-report
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Emerging Market Insights
https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/emerging-market-insights
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Rationalizing Informality: Social Protection, Job Protection, and Growth
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/lac/publication/rationalizing-informality
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The Global Jobs Challenge
The Global Jobs Challenge
https://www.wbginstitute.org/news/global-jobs-challenge
Building Human Capital Where It Matters: Homes, Neighborhoods, and Workplaces
Building Human Capital Where It Matters: Homes, Neighborhoods, and Workplaces
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/human-capital-report
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Blogs

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Development is how we compete, grow, and stay secure
Key to our approach is making job creation an explicit target.
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/development-is-how-we-compete-grow-and-stay-secure
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https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/development-is-how-we-compete-grow-and-stay-secure
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Results Stories

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RESULTS BRIEF
Bend the Emissions Curve
In a Nutshell: Agri-processing adds value in Cote d’Ivoire’s cashew industry
By supporting targeted incentives, we have helped create over 18,321 jobs in Cote d’Ivoire’s cashew industry, of which 66% are held by women.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/04/15/agri-processing-adds-value-in-cote-d-ivoire-s-cashew-industry?
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https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/04/15/agri-processing-adds-value-in-cote-d-ivoire-s-cashew-industry
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Videos

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MIGA
Bend the Emissions Curve
How World Bank Group Guarantees Help Create Jobs Around the World (MIGA)
From farms in Kyrgyzstan to electric buses in Senegal, the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform is delivering results by unlocking private investment to create quality jobs, boost trade, and build resilience.
https://www.miga.org/video/how-world-bank-group-guarantees-help-create-jobs-around-world
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https://www.miga.org/video/how-world-bank-group-guarantees-help-create-jobs-around-world
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Jobs at the Center: Operationalizing the World Bank Group Job Creation Agenda
Creating jobs requires investing in foundational infrastructure, supporting a business-friendly environment, and mobilizing private capital. Learn more about how the World Bank Group is operationalizing the jobs agenda across its projects.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/07/23/jobs-at-the-center-operationalizing-the-wbg-job-creation-agenda
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https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/07/23/jobs-at-the-center-operationalizing-the-wbg-job-creation-agenda

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The Development Podcast
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Will AI Make or Take the Next Billion Jobs?
How will artificial intelligence reshape the future of work—and will it create enough opportunities for the next generation? This episode explores whether AI could help close that gap—or make the challenge even greater.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/podcast/2026/07/24/will-ai-make-or-take-the-next-billion-jobs
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https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/podcast/2026/07/24/will-ai-make-or-take-the-next-billion-jobs

Events

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Unlocking Job Creation in Fragile Settings
Join us for a conversation shaped by your questions and learn how the World Bank Group mobilizes private investment that supports jobs, growth, and economic recovery in countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdWHGjReLUo
Join Us
https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/ask-experts-unlocking-job-creation-by-enabling-private-investment-in-fcv-economies
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