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We classify economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. In 1987, 30% of reporting countries were classified as low income, while in 2022, only 12% fell into this category.

We classify economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. In 1987, 30% of reporting countries were classified as low income, while in 2022, only 12% fell into this category.

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The world avoided a global recession, but extreme poverty remains a challenge. Developing countries face economic and climate hurdles. Explore the path forward in our #YearInReview story.

The world avoided a global recession, but extreme poverty remains a challenge. Developing countries face economic and climate hurdles. Explore the path forward in our #YearInReview story.

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The countdown is on! The World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok are just 100 days away. Follow us so you don't miss a thing — updates, news, and more are coming your way. Stay tuned!

The countdown is on! The World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok are just 100 days away. Follow us so you don't miss a thing — updates, news, and more are coming your way. Stay tuned!

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From farm to market, agriculture is Sub-Saharan Africa’s untapped jobs engine. Explore the data and discover how investing in a agriculture can drive growth and job creation:

From farm to market, agriculture is Sub-Saharan Africa’s untapped jobs engine. Explore the data and discover how investing in a agriculture can drive growth and job creation:

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In a show of global solidarity, WorldBank Group and partner governments have committed $100 billion to replenish IDA - World Bank, the world’s largest source of development finance for low-income countries. #IDAworks #IDA21

In a show of global solidarity, WorldBank Group and partner governments have committed $100 billion to replenish IDA - World Bank, the world’s largest source of development finance for low-income countries. #IDAworks #IDA21

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Mary Maker, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, is a daughter, a refugee, a student, a leader, and a survivor, who challenged us to think of displaced people differently at the #FragilityForum. ▶️Watch: #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees

Mary Maker, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, is a daughter, a refugee, a student, a leader, and a survivor, who challenged us to think of displaced people differently at the #FragilityForum. ▶️Watch: #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees

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▶️ 700 million people ◀️ Nearly 700 million people live in extreme poverty, living on less than $2.15 per day. The onslaught of shocks and crises has resulted in about three years of lost progress in poverty reduction. More in our 2023 #YearInReview:

▶️ 700 million people ◀️ Nearly 700 million people live in extreme poverty, living on less than $2.15 per day. The onslaught of shocks and crises has resulted in about three years of lost progress in poverty reduction. More in our 2023 #YearInReview:

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🇮🇪 Ireland has pledged a 33% increase to #IDA21, demonstrating continued commitment to international progress. "Ireland is deeply committed to development that leaves no one behind, especially amid global challenges" - Paschal Donohoe: #IDAworks #WBGMeetings

🇮🇪 Ireland has pledged a 33% increase to #IDA21, demonstrating continued commitment to international progress. "Ireland is deeply committed to development that leaves no one behind, especially amid global challenges" - Paschal Donohoe: #IDAworks #WBGMeetings

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🇰🇷Korea is pledging KRW 846 billion to #IDA21, an increase of 45%. At #G20Brazil, @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol announced the country's support for "the vital role of IDA in assisting low-income countries to achieve sustainable development." #IDAWorks

🇰🇷Korea is pledging KRW 846 billion to #IDA21, an increase of 45%. At #G20Brazil, @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol announced the country's support for "the vital role of IDA in assisting low-income countries to achieve sustainable development." #IDAWorks

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🇪🇸 Spain announced early financial commitment of €400 million to #IDA21, a 37% increase compared to the previous IDA - World Bank replenishment cycle underscoring its continued commitment to sustainable development worldwide. #WBGMeetings #IDAworks

🇪🇸 Spain announced early financial commitment of €400 million to #IDA21, a 37% increase compared to the previous IDA - World Bank replenishment cycle underscoring its continued commitment to sustainable development worldwide. #WBGMeetings #IDAworks

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Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) do not just contribute to the economy. They are the economy. They represent 90% of firms. They employ 75% of workers in the developing countries. Watch Ajay at the #WBGmeetings⁠:

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) do not just contribute to the economy. They are the economy. They represent 90% of firms. They employ 75% of workers in the developing countries. Watch Ajay at the #WBGmeetings⁠:

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The WorldBank & #PROBLUE_Ocean help strengthen #BlueEconomy in the Caribbean through investments in fisheries, tourism, waste management and by creating more job opportunities. Learn more in our story: #SIDS4 #SmallIslands @WBCaribbean

The WorldBank & #PROBLUE_Ocean help strengthen #BlueEconomy in the Caribbean through investments in fisheries, tourism, waste management and by creating more job opportunities. Learn more in our story: #SIDS4 #SmallIslands @WBCaribbean

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This is Maritza, a young Peruvian entrepreneur who is expanding her business thanks to a loan from Mibanco, part of IFC América Latina y el Caribe´s work to empower women in #Peru. Today she shared her story with Ajay Banga, the new president of the WorldBank Group.

This is Maritza, a young Peruvian entrepreneur who is expanding her business thanks to a loan from Mibanco, part of IFC América Latina y el Caribe´s work to empower women in #Peru. Today she shared her story with Ajay Banga, the new president of the WorldBank Group.

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“Through research and policy work, we aim to better understand today’s global challenges and help countries build a more stable and prosperous future.” Meet Guillermo Verduzco-Bustos, Economist at the World Bank Group, whose research focuses on energy economics, commodity markets and monetary policy.

“Through research and policy work, we aim to better understand today’s global challenges and help countries build a more stable and prosperous future.” Meet Guillermo Verduzco-Bustos, Economist at the World Bank Group, whose research focuses on energy economics, commodity markets and monetary policy.

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Meeting the scale of the jobs challenge will take more than public finance alone. Ajay on why private capital has to be an additional part of the equation. #WBGMeetings

Meeting the scale of the jobs challenge will take more than public finance alone. Ajay on why private capital has to be an additional part of the equation. #WBGMeetings

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Helping hundreds of millions of people get better healthcare and education isn't charity. It's how we all move forward together. On #EndPoverty Day, hear from #IDA22 Co-Chairs Sri Mulyani Indrawati & Paschal Donohoe on how development benefits all of us. #IDAworks

Helping hundreds of millions of people get better healthcare and education isn't charity. It's how we all move forward together. On #EndPoverty Day, hear from #IDA22 Co-Chairs Sri Mulyani Indrawati & Paschal Donohoe on how development benefits all of us. #IDAworks

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Global leaders, CSOs, private sector & academia gather in Washington DC every April at the @worldbank/@IMFnews Spring Meetings to discuss challenges facing global development. Participate in the #ReshapingDevelopment conversation April 10-16:

Global leaders, CSOs, private sector & academia gather in Washington DC every April at the @worldbank/@IMFnews Spring Meetings to discuss challenges facing global development. Participate in the #ReshapingDevelopment conversation April 10-16:

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35 years ago, Thailand hosted the #WBGMeetings when it was still a lower-middle-income country. Today, Thailand stands as one of East Asia and Pacific’s most dynamic economies, a reminder of what long-term investment, innovation, and partnership can achieve. This October, leaders from government, business, civil society, and international organizations will gather in Bangkok again to discuss the next chapter: jobs, private investment, AI for development, and resilient growth.

35 years ago, Thailand hosted the #WBGMeetings when it was still a lower-middle-income country. Today, Thailand stands as one of East Asia and Pacific’s most dynamic economies, a reminder of what long-term investment, innovation, and partnership can achieve. This October, leaders from government, business, civil society, and international organizations will gather in Bangkok again to discuss the next chapter: jobs, private investment, AI for development, and resilient growth.

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From finance to knowledge, the WorldBank Group is helping unlock the potential of the next generation—supporting jobs, innovation, and entrepreneurship to transform economies. Learn more about our impact. #WBGMeetings

From finance to knowledge, the WorldBank Group is helping unlock the potential of the next generation—supporting jobs, innovation, and entrepreneurship to transform economies. Learn more about our impact. #WBGMeetings

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We asked, you answered! 🎤 At the #WBGMeetings, we asked people what makes them optimistic about AI and its potential to boost productivity, expand opportunities, and create more and better jobs in developing economies.

We asked, you answered! 🎤 At the #WBGMeetings, we asked people what makes them optimistic about AI and its potential to boost productivity, expand opportunities, and create more and better jobs in developing economies.

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What gives private investors confidence to take risk in emerging markets? For Mark Harwood of AXIS (AXIS Capital), it comes down to strong structuring, trusted partners, and risk managed over the long term. That’s where IFC comes in. #IFCTrendlines

What gives private investors confidence to take risk in emerging markets? For Mark Harwood of AXIS (AXIS Capital), it comes down to strong structuring, trusted partners, and risk managed over the long term. That’s where IFC comes in. #IFCTrendlines

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Ajay on why investing in jobs creates hope and opportunity while strengthening global stability.

Ajay on why investing in jobs creates hope and opportunity while strengthening global stability.

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Creating jobs at scale takes the right foundations, policies, and investment. Putting artificial intelligence to work can help strengthen productivity and expand opportunity in emerging markets. Hear more from Ajay at the #WBGmeetings ⁠ 👉🏼 Watch the full replay:

Creating jobs at scale takes the right foundations, policies, and investment. Putting artificial intelligence to work can help strengthen productivity and expand opportunity in emerging markets. Hear more from Ajay at the #WBGmeetings ⁠ 👉🏼 Watch the full replay:

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OCTOBER 12–18 | The #WBGMeetings are coming to Bangkok! Global leaders from government, business, civil society and beyond are coming together to tackle some of the world’s biggest development challenges.

OCTOBER 12–18 | The #WBGMeetings are coming to Bangkok! Global leaders from government, business, civil society and beyond are coming together to tackle some of the world’s biggest development challenges.

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[APRIL 12,13 & 15] Join the Zone - LIVE conversations on #ReshapingDevelopment: ➡️Expert Interviews ➡️Data & Analysis ➡️Youth Voices ➡️Private Sector Ideas ➡️Civil Society Perspectives Watch live & join the conversation:

[APRIL 12,13 & 15] Join the Zone - LIVE conversations on #ReshapingDevelopment: ➡️Expert Interviews ➡️Data & Analysis ➡️Youth Voices ➡️Private Sector Ideas ➡️Civil Society Perspectives Watch live & join the conversation:

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.WorldBank will be partnering with IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ to extend plant life in emerging markets and help new countries build safe, secure nuclear programs.

.WorldBank will be partnering with IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ to extend plant life in emerging markets and help new countries build safe, secure nuclear programs.

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In a world of AI, deepfakes, and information overload, what does knowledge really mean? 🎧 On this episode of the #DevelopmentPodcast, host Toni Karasanyi speaks with tech journalist Jamie Bartlett 🇬🇧 on using AI without being misled and Paschal Donohoe on why evidence still matters. Listen now:

In a world of AI, deepfakes, and information overload, what does knowledge really mean? 🎧 On this episode of the #DevelopmentPodcast, host Toni Karasanyi speaks with tech journalist Jamie Bartlett 🇬🇧 on using AI without being misled and Paschal Donohoe on why evidence still matters. Listen now:

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Ready to launch your career in international development? The WBG Young Professionals Program offers global exposure, leadership training, and real impact. If you're finishing your master’s or PhD by Sept 2026, apply by Sept 30:

Ready to launch your career in international development? The WBG Young Professionals Program offers global exposure, leadership training, and real impact. If you're finishing your master’s or PhD by Sept 2026, apply by Sept 30:

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Amid rising trade barriers & policy uncertainty, global growth is forecast to slow to 2.3% in 2025—the lowest since 2008 outside recessions. Explore the latest Global Economic Prospects report for data, trends, & policy priorities: #GEP2025

Amid rising trade barriers & policy uncertainty, global growth is forecast to slow to 2.3% in 2025—the lowest since 2008 outside recessions. Explore the latest Global Economic Prospects report for data, trends, & policy priorities: #GEP2025

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African innovation is powering the future of clean cooking. BURN, the world’s largest clean cooking equipment manufacturer, is scaling solutions that reduce indoor air pollution and improve lives with support from IDA - World Bank. #CleanAirDay

African innovation is powering the future of clean cooking. BURN, the world’s largest clean cooking equipment manufacturer, is scaling solutions that reduce indoor air pollution and improve lives with support from IDA - World Bank. #CleanAirDay

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