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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 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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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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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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🇮🇪 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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Human capital drives opportunity. Education, skills, health, and resilience help people learn, earn, grow, and contribute to their communities. Explore how countries are building human capital and where gaps remain with the Human Capital Index:

Human capital drives opportunity. Education, skills, health, and resilience help people learn, earn, grow, and contribute to their communities. Explore how countries are building human capital and where gaps remain with the Human Capital Index:

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A new tool in IDA’s toolkit: Hybrid Capital. By combining features of debt & equity, it boosts IDA - World Bank’s capacity to deliver more for countries in need. World Bank Group Senior Finance Officer Elaine Su joins Srimathi Sridhar to explain: #IDAworks #IDA21

A new tool in IDA’s toolkit: Hybrid Capital. By combining features of debt & equity, it boosts IDA - World Bank’s capacity to deliver more for countries in need. World Bank Group Senior Finance Officer Elaine Su joins Srimathi Sridhar to explain: #IDAworks #IDA21

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What’s it like to work inside the World Bank Group? For Mohamed Samir from Comoros, it meant turning expertise into impact through the Voice Secondment Program. 🎥 Hear how six months embedded with WBG teams helped build skills, strengthen partnerships, and gain firsthand experience.

What’s it like to work inside the World Bank Group? For Mohamed Samir from Comoros, it meant turning expertise into impact through the Voice Secondment Program. 🎥 Hear how six months embedded with WBG teams helped build skills, strengthen partnerships, and gain firsthand experience.

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When water works, everything else can too. Farmers grow more. Businesses thrive. Communities flourish. Yet 4 billion people still lack water security. #WaterForward is changing that: ➡️ 1B people targeted for water security by 2030 ➡️ 14 countries with national water plans ➡️ 11 development banks committed Learn more:

When water works, everything else can too. Farmers grow more. Businesses thrive. Communities flourish. Yet 4 billion people still lack water security. #WaterForward is changing that: ➡️ 1B people targeted for water security by 2030 ➡️ 14 countries with national water plans ➡️ 11 development banks committed Learn more:

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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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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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What does it take to turn emerging technologies into real-world development solutions? Meet Oumaima Makhlouk and Albright Tejiri Enyioha as they share how they're exploring AI, quantum computing, spatial intelligence, and more to help shape the future World Bank Group.

What does it take to turn emerging technologies into real-world development solutions? Meet Oumaima Makhlouk and Albright Tejiri Enyioha as they share how they're exploring AI, quantum computing, spatial intelligence, and more to help shape the future World Bank Group.

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

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Agriculture is critical to jobs and food security. 🌱AgriConnect is helping farmers access finance, markets, and tech. We’re doubling agribusiness investment to $9B a year by 2030. Already improving food security for 201M people—327M by 2030. Read more:

Agriculture is critical to jobs and food security. 🌱AgriConnect is helping farmers access finance, markets, and tech. We’re doubling agribusiness investment to $9B a year by 2030. Already improving food security for 201M people—327M by 2030. Read more:

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“𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.” Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business Tufts University, explains how purpose-driven, specialized AI can tackle real-world challenges from healthcare to farming and improve lives across developing economies.

“𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.” Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business Tufts University, explains how purpose-driven, specialized AI can tackle real-world challenges from healthcare to farming and improve lives across developing economies.

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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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[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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On #YouthDay, Maria Laura shares her experience working at the WorldBank where she supports the World Bank East Asia Pacific Chief Economist team. Learn more about her passion for development and what drives her work.

On #YouthDay, Maria Laura shares her experience working at the WorldBank where she supports the World Bank East Asia Pacific Chief Economist team. Learn more about her passion for development and what drives her work.

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Nepali cricketer & pacer Sompal Kami is calling for collective and individual action for #CleanAir. He's teaming up with WorldBank to #EndAirPollution! Learn how #AirPollution impacts Nepal & explore cross-sectoral solutions:

Nepali cricketer & pacer Sompal Kami is calling for collective and individual action for #CleanAir. He's teaming up with WorldBank to #EndAirPollution! Learn how #AirPollution impacts Nepal & explore cross-sectoral solutions:

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Partnerships power development. For 75 years, Sweden and the World Bank Group have teamed up to create jobs, growth, and opportunities. Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Partnerships power development. For 75 years, Sweden and the World Bank Group have teamed up to create jobs, growth, and opportunities. Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

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The World Bank Group Wrapped: 2025 Resilience, smart development, and a focus on jobs. See this year’s highlights and what’s coming next:

The World Bank Group Wrapped: 2025 Resilience, smart development, and a focus on jobs. See this year’s highlights and what’s coming next:

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"I am very proud to announce a new debt pause option for countries suffering in the aftermath of a natural disaster. That was made possible because of YOU. You are the Bank stakeholders; you are the shareholders. This is actually YOUR Bank." Ajay Banga & Mia Amor Mottley Global Citizen ⭕

"I am very proud to announce a new debt pause option for countries suffering in the aftermath of a natural disaster. That was made possible because of YOU. You are the Bank stakeholders; you are the shareholders. This is actually YOUR Bank." Ajay Banga & Mia Amor Mottley Global Citizen ⭕

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Global growth has been more resilient than expected—but the recovery remains uneven. The latest Global Economic Prospects finds that about one-quarter of developing economies still have lower per capita GDP than in 2019. Read the report:

Global growth has been more resilient than expected—but the recovery remains uneven. The latest Global Economic Prospects finds that about one-quarter of developing economies still have lower per capita GDP than in 2019. Read the report:

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