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Education transforms lives. 325 million students now have access to better education But we’re aiming higher: 406 million Explore the full Scorecard: http://wrld.bg/AvRG50Y0U3w #EducationDay

Jobs are changing fast—and skills must keep up. By 2030, 60% of workers will need retraining. That’s why the World Bank is working with countries to strengthen education systems, expand lifelong learning, and equip people with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving global economy. Investing in skills today means better jobs, higher productivity, and a stronger tomorrow. Explore how investing in skills can unlock growth: http://wrld.bg/fWK950Y0SWy #EducationDay

“Countries should be offered incentives to address global public goods and their externalities. The World Bank is innovating to create those incentives [through the Framework for Financial Incentives].” Watch Nick Vaughan of International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) explain how multilateral development banks can provide countries with the financing and support they need to invest in national priorities while addressing global challenges.

Beneath the earth’s surface lies one of the greatest opportunities of our time: the metals and minerals that power modern life. Demand for critical minerals—copper, lithium, cobalt, and nickel—is expected to double by 2040. With the right policies, governance, infrastructure, and private investment, countries can transform mineral wealth into lasting prosperity. The World Bank Group works with countries to turn mineral resources into jobs, economic growth, and resilient supply chains—by strengthening infrastructure, improving regulations, and mobilizing capital responsibly and transparently. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZGeBdtp

When Tânia and Henrique Gravel arrived at their property in the mountains of the Caparaó Range, there was only one spring. Today, there are fourteen. The change did not happen by chance, but through years of reforestation and conservation of the Atlantic Forest. Honey became their flagship product, sold locally and used in school snacks, while bees helped pollinate dozens of fruit tree varieties growing around the hives. Their work gained momentum with support from Espírito Santo’s Reflorestar Program, backed by the World Bank. Since 2011, the program has invested in protecting watershed headwaters through reforestation and payment for environmental services, compensating rural producers for restoring and preserving native forests. Over the past 15 years, Reflorestar has supported more than 5,000 rural properties, restoring 12,000 hectares and conserving 13,000 hectares. These efforts help store water in watersheds, reduce sediment in reservoirs, and lower flood risks, with benefits reaching as far as the metropolitan region of Vitória. This is not a miracle. It is the result of consistent work—by rural producers and communities—showing how restoring the Atlantic Forest can multiply springs and opportunities at the same time. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRBehC4x

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲. It is transforming how people learn, work, and live, unlocking access to knowledge, boosting productivity, creating jobs, and opening new markets that can accelerate development. The Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025: Strengthening AI Foundations provides a data-driven snapshot of the global AI landscape. It highlights both opportunities and challenges. While AI adoption can drive economic transformation, low- and middle-income countries often face hurdles in deploying AI at scale. A promising trend, however, is the rise of “Small AI” solutions, affordable and easy-to-use applications running on everyday devices like mobile phones, already helping solve critical development challenges in agriculture, health, and education. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜: 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝘀” 🔹Connectivity: reliable energy and digital infrastructure 🔹Compute: AI chips, cloud computing, and data centers 🔹Context: access to quality, relevant data 🔹Competency: skills and talent to use and adapt AI responsibly 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Countries are increasingly using AI to strengthen local innovation ecosystems and address local priorities 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Regulatory frameworks, data governance, and competitive policies are essential to ensure equitable benefits and mitigate risks The World Bank is supporting countries to harness AI for inclusive and sustainable development, investing in skills, strengthening AI foundations, advancing governance, and fostering local innovation. By focusing on these elements, countries can adopt, adapt, and innovate with AI responsibly, maximizing its potential to improve lives globally. 📄 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: http://wrld.bg/W1Lo50Xx7yp

Jobs must be at the heart of every development and economic strategy. That’s why our approach focuses on sectors with the greatest potential to create employment and strengthen homegrown economies: • Infrastructure and energy • Agribusiness • Health care • Tourism • Manufacturing With partners, we’re already launching strategic initiatives across these areas. These are not siloed efforts—they’re interconnected and mutually reinforcing, designed to create jobs at scale and deliver lasting impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esN9SUpn

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 | #𝗪𝗘𝗙𝟮𝟲 Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in developing countries, while only 400 million jobs are expected in emerging economies. Closing this gap will require expanded skills training, alternative employment models, and stronger entrepreneurial support. What does it take to reimagine how we adapt to a new world of work and tackle the looming jobs crisis? 🎥 Watch Ajay and global leaders discuss actionable solutions: https://lnkd.in/emxsHmp9 World Economic Forum

Public works can be more than short-term jobs—they can build skills, boost resilience, and open doors for women and youth. Christian Bodewig, Michael Weber, Marko Bucik, and Aditi Lal show how World Bank data highlights the transformative impact of digital, green, and care-focused public works.