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𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟬𝟬: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 So far, 32 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa have gained access to electricity, and projects are underway to reach another 157 million. That’s not just a statistic. It means students can study after dark, clinics can run vital equipment, and businesses can grow. It’s 32 million new opportunities and counting. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀? The new Mission 300 Progress Portal lets anyone—governments, partners, civil society, or curious citizens—explore: ➡️ How many people have been connected to electricity so far, and how many more are expected each year. ➡️ Project-by-project results compared to forecasts. ➡️ The financing driving efforts to connect 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa to electricity by 2030. 🔗 Learn more and explore the data: http://wrld.bg/Upht50Xh6qV

Many women across Latin America are finding purpose and opportunity in the digital economy. Through Laboratoria, thousands have gained access to quality jobs that go beyond income, creating purpose, fulfillment, and new possibilities for their communities. Hear from Mariana Costa Checa, CEO of Laboratoria, on how digital skills are transforming women’s lives and opening doors across the region.

Public Finance Management (PFM) is evolving beyond just controlling budgets to actively ensuring the operation of schools, hospitals, and other essential public services for citizens.    Arturo Herrera and Tom Beloe share how PFM systems are becoming agile, digital and results focused.

The latest The World Bank regional economic updates are now 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/rzfO50X7TUE ➡️ 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/oING50X7U48 ➡️ 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/q5Lz50X7UvP ➡️ 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/x8UB50X7UFi ➡️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/Qh1h50X7UFM ➡️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/H6IZ50X7UIC

From innovation in electricity to agribusiness, the future of Africa is being shaped today! We’re proud to share the shortlist for the #AfricaSFAwards 2025, organized by MIGA & Financial Times. Find out about the winner on Oct 22. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e7FEBq2N

Investing in health means investing in jobs, growth, and resilience. Strong health systems create jobs, power productivity, and strengthen economies. Explore the data: http://wrld.bg/eaNn50XfkIw

Why are jobs at the center of our development agenda? Because a job is more than just income, it’s about dignity, growth, and stability. Watch the #WBGMeetings Plenary replay: http://wrld.bg/92uV50XfhEt