The latest The World Bank Group regional economic updates are available! Explore key global insights on macroeconomic trends: ➡️ 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: The October 2025 edition of Africa’s Pulse shows that Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth remains steady despite global uncertainty. Regional activity is expected to rise from 3.5% in 2024 to 3.8% in 2025 and average 4.4% in 2026 to 2027. Inflation has eased from a 9.3% peak in 2022 to 4.5% in 2024 and should stabilize around 4% through 2026. Yet most new workers join low-productivity informal jobs, and only 24% are in wage-paying employment. The region needs a new growth model centered on medium and large firms to boost productivity and job creation. 🔗 http://wrld.bg/SXO450XfAog ➡️ 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 & 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰: This edition projects regional growth of 4.8% in 2025, led by Viet Nam, Mongolia, and the Philippines. Despite solid growth, the region faces slowing momentum and limited creation of quality jobs, with most new work in low-productivity services. Growth is expected to ease to 4.3% in 2026, and the report urges reforms in human capital, digital infrastructure, and competition to sustain growth and expand opportunities. 🔗 http://wrld.bg/gqhO50XfAu8 ➡️ 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 & 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: Economic growth in the region is expected to slow to 2.4% in 2025 before edging up to 2.6% in 2026–27. Private consumption remains the main growth driver, though it is moderating. Job creation has been modest, with many new positions in low-skill services. Aging populations and slowing productivity pose challenges, calling for stronger reforms, investment, and private sector development. 🔗 http://wrld.bg/NyN850XfAwW ➡️ 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻: The region is striving to boost growth and job creation, but progress remains slow. Regional growth is expected to rise slightly from 2.2% in 2024 to 2.3% in 2025 amid a weaker global economy and falling commodity prices. Empowering entrepreneurs and the private sector is key to driving faster, more sustainable growth. 🔗 http://wrld.bg/YENo50XfAAC ➡️𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗔𝗳𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻: Growth in MENAAP is improving, with GDP projected at 2.8% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026, but conflict and displacement remain challenges. Job creation and greater female workforce participation are key to raising living standards, yet social, legal, and economic barriers continue to limit women’s role in the labor market. 🔗 http://wrld.bg/KIFt50XfAEt ➡️𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: This is the fastest-growing region, with 6.6% growth projected in 2025, slowing to 5.8% in 2026. Risks include global slowdown, trade uncertainty, unrest, and labor disruptions from AI. Reforms promoting trade and technology adoption could boost jobs and growth. 🔗 http://wrld.bg/LV7X50XfAJu
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𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲. I’m delighted to announce IFC - International Finance Corporation’s partnership with Appian Capital Advisory to launch a new $1 billion fund focused exclusively on critical minerals and metals in emerging markets. This is IFC’s first fund with a private equity investor in the metals and mining sector—a milestone in mobilizing private capital for sustainable development. By partnering with companies like Appian, we’re helping to: · Unlock vital resources for the global energy transition and key digital technologies, · Expand access to capital in emerging markets, and · Ensure local communities benefit from the development of their mineral wealth. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. http://wrld.bg/rb1l50XfzW0 #SustainableMining #EmergingMarkets #DevelopmentFinance IFC Infrastructure
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Last week, The World Bank Group Annual Meetings brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from around the world to share ideas, spark dialogue, and drive action. Here’s a snapshot of how the week unfolded: 🤝 𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 – Powerful calls for accountability and collaboration. 🌾 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 – Putting agriculture and jobs at the center of the discussion. 💡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞́𝐬 – Creative problem-solving on global challenges. 📊 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 – Exploring how data drives impact. 🌍 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 – New commitments to inclusive and sustainable growth. It was a week full of energy, innovation, and collaboration. Explore the highlights here: http://wrld.bg/co5a50XfwsZ
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The Annual Meetings are behind us—and now we look ahead. At The World Bank Group, our focus remains clear: unlocking private capital and enabling opportunities where it’s needed most. This week, we took critical steps forward across five sectors that hold the key to inclusive, sustainable growth: infrastructure, agribusiness, healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing. Explore more #WBGMeetings highlights in my LinkedIn article. #privatecapital #emergingmarkets #jobcreation #inclusivegrowth
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⚡ IFC IS HIRING! ⚡ Are you looking for a career with impact – one where you can contribute to eliminating extreme poverty and boost prosperity on a livable planet? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. Roles are closing soon! Apply now and be part of the change! Click on the links below to apply and visit www.ifc.org/careers to explore other opportunities: Investment Officer - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services - Belgrade, Serbia/Vienna, Austria http://wrld.bg/6yBo50XeWu8 Closing Date: 10/22/2025 Associate Investment Officer - DARP - Washington D.C http://wrld.bg/f1fM50XeWuc Closing Date: 10/23/2025 Investment Officer-Services Business - Cairo, Egypt http://wrld.bg/MQlT50XeWua Closing Date: 10/27/2025 Investment Officer – Manufacturing and Services Sectors - Rabat, Morocco http://wrld.bg/zkY250XeWub Closing Date: 10/28/2025 Investment Analyst – Infrastructure (MEPA) - Amman, Jordan http://wrld.bg/Q18q50XeWu9 Closing Date: 10/30/2025 #CareersWithImpact #IFCCareers #Jobs #Careers #developmentjobs
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The 2025 #WBGMeetings may be over, but there’s still plenty to explore. Catch up on what you missed with event replays, key moments, and insights from an exciting week: 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀. Ajay joined government and private sector leaders, farmers, innovators, and others to explore how agriculture can become a driver of jobs, income, and food security at scale. 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀. The World Bank Group senior leaders engaged in an open conversation with civil society representatives, discussing smart development and addressing pressing questions and concerns. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆. Ajay, International Monetary Fund’s Kristalina Georgieva, and Cabo Verde’s Deputy Prime Minister Olavo Correia reflect on the current state of development and the path forward. CLICK HERE ➡️ http://wrld.bg/OHnm50XeUNj
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In Zambia’s rain-fed farming zones, droughts often devastate crops and income. During one such drought, farmer Monica Chikonkoto lost her maize and soybeans, putting her income and family at risk. Now, through a training program supported by the World Bank Group via IFC, she learned to diversify with poultry and vegetables. This shift protected her income and ensured her family’s food supply. Across Zambia and Malawi, this program is helping 30,000 farmers overcome unpredictable weather, manage risks, and create sustainable jobs while strengthening food security across rural communities: http://wrld.bg/rk2a50XeArz
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Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people in developing countries will become working-age adults. That’s why job creation is at the center of The World Bank Group’s mission. Creating jobs at this scale requires innovation in how capital flows. 🌍 Read Makhtar Diop's op-ed in the Financial Times as he outlines how a new model of investing - anchored in #securitization - can unlock investment, create jobs, and build resilient economies: http://wrld.bg/M4NB50Xe9lq #WBGMeetings
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Barriers in land ownership, finance, and training have long excluded women from full participation in agribusiness. In Paraguay, The World Bank Group through IFC is working with Agrofértil to scale the Mujer con Valor program. As more women access training, lead farm decisions, and adopt sustainable practices, rural economies grow stronger, more jobs are created, and #foodsecurity improves. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/beNx50XbNjc #AgriConnect #agriculture #Farmers #Farming #agribusiness #agrifinance #agrifood #foodsystems #agriconnect #smartfarming #smartagriculture #agritech #jobcreation #jobs #employment #smefinance #SMEs #privatesectorgrowth
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Only 1 in 5 firms create nearly two-thirds of new #jobs in developing countries. What sets them apart? Advanced management, youthful energy, and robust networks. Learn more from IFC's Paolo Mauro in our latest video from #WBGMeetings. http://wrld.bg/wxGu50XehIj