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In his Financial Times OpEd, Ajay highlights The World Bank Group's strategic approach to fostering global economic growth via private sector investment, job creation, and robust infrastructure. ⬇️

EVENT | Over the past decade, low- and middle-income countries have expanded social protection to cover 4.7 billion people.   But the reality is that 3 out of 4 people in low-income countries still have no social protection, and even in lower-middle-income countries, over half the population remains uncovered.   Be part of the conversation on how we can close this gap. Join us for the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 launch! 📅 April 7, 2025 🕥10:30-11:30 a.m. GMT-5 Learn more: http://wrld.bg/HpnU50VtvQF

I'm pleased to share this op ed by Senior Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg on why investing in nutrition is smart economics.   Malnutrition robs millions of children of their potential before they even start school, perpetuating poverty and stifling development.   Strategic nutrition investments can prevent these outcomes. Such interventions not only unlock potential, they deliver extraordinary economic returns: every $1 invested yields $23 through improved health outcomes and lifetime productivity.   At The World Bank Group, nutrition is a core part of our goal to provide quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. When we invest in nutrition, we unlock human potential and build resilience.   Read Axel's full article here: http://wrld.bg/OGtq50VrPy8

The #BusinessReady report provides a fresh perspective on evaluating business climates worldwide. For this edition, 50 economies were assessed—and while they’re about two-thirds business-ready on regulations, they’re only halfway there in delivering efficient public services. Shaped by insights from experts across The World Bank, governments, private sector, and academia, the report is set to expand its coverage to 180 economies by 2026. Read the report ➡️http://wrld.bg/q8Q650Uq6sC

Do you want to learn how the spread of industrial technologies in the 19th century compares to today's decisions on the use, adoption, and development of #AI?    Watch the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 Keynote Session for insights from Daron Acemoglu, 2024 The Nobel Prize Laureate and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor. 📅 Tune in on April 9th at 2PM ET: http://wrld.bg/bfTA50Vswbb

Meet Lucilia Bottini, one of the many inspiring women transforming agriculture in Paraguay. Through the Mujer con Valor program, over 100 women farmers are gaining essential skills in technical and financial management, ensuring long-term success for their family businesses. In partnership with Agrofértil Paraguay, IFC has helped create opportunities for small farmers, promoted gender equality, and supported Paraguay’s economic recovery. With initiatives like this, we can unlock the full potential of women in agribusiness. Read the full story: http://wrld.bg/sTqV50VsjiU Alfonso García Mora | Manuel Reyes-Retana | Olaf Schmidt | Manuela Adl | Verónica Navas | Sanola A. Daley | Facundo Sanchez Freytes | Franciele Cavalcante | Simone Luciano | Renato de Paiva Guimaraes | James Gatica Matheson | Lorena Ramírez | Sara Seavey | Antonella Nicosiano

The latest Food Security Update is now available. Highlights: 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:🔹78.9% of low-income countries report food inflation above 5% (5.2 pp higher than in February). 🔹56% of 168 tracked countries see food prices rising faster than overall inflation. 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 🔹Since February, agricultural, cereal, and export price indices dropped by 8%, 4%, and 11%, respectively. 🔹Maize prices reached a 15-month high, while rice hit a two-year low. 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: 🔹A new World Bank blog reflects on 60 years of yield growth but warns of future stagnation. 🔹Nature-based solutions in farming offer potential benefits—but also trade-offs. 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: 🔹A new private sector playbook highlights the role of businesses in food fortification and overcoming industry challenges. 🔗 Get the latest insights: http://wrld.bg/eCBw50VsjUm

The link between #nutrition and development is undeniable. Every dollar invested in tackling malnutrition delivers $23 in returns through improved health outcomes and greater productivity. This isn't just about saving lives—it's about ensuring future generations have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. As we accelerate the fight against malnutrition, we need strong partnerships and innovative financing to bring lasting change. From the IFC - International Finance Corporation's agricultural insurance programs in Africa to nutrition services in Nigeria and Indonesia, The World Bank is leading the way in sustainable, high-impact solutions. Read Axel van Trotsenburg's on how we can make nutrition a global priority—because every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and succeed.⬇️ Les Echos

Weekly update: ➡️𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿: Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on both people and economies across the world. Here are three steps countries can take to have cleaner air. ➡️𝗞𝗼𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿: In a historic move, the country has announced its commitment to be an official donor to The World Bank's IDA, our fund for 78 low-income countries. ➡️𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱? Investing in emerging markets comes with risks—but just how risky is it? Discover surprising insights from our Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium. ➡️𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: Co-financing is helping connect four West African countries through a 1,600 km transmission loop, bringing affordable, clean electricity to the region. Read more about our efforts for #PoweringAfrica.

#GEP2025 presents the first systematic review of the performance of developing economies since the dawn of the century—and assesses their prospects for the next 25 years. As we look toward 2025-26, global growth is expected to stabilize at 2.7% annually. Yet, this highlights a critical challenge: the global economy is settling into a low-growth trajectory, raising concerns about its ability to support sustained economic progress. What does this mean for developing economies? Dive into the findings and insights from the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. ➡️http://wrld.bg/U7e050UHSEe