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Water is essential for jobs. Through #WaterForward, @WorldBankGroup is strengthening water security to support job creation and productivity. Hear from Ajay at the #WBGMeetings: wrld.bg/v0ct50YKyjb

In fragile and conflict-affected settings, jobs don't just drive growth, they can contribute to stability and peace. But creating them is one of development's hardest challenges. Join the conversation at the #FragilityForum 2026, June 8–10: wrld.bg/eX0250YTaxW

Access to working capital is a key constraint for businesses across African value chains. IFC & @StanChart have launched a $300M risk‑sharing facility to expand supply chain finance in 8 African markets—helping suppliers get paid faster & invest in growth: wrld.bg/ImEo50YTwvW

New IFC research explores how agrivoltaics—using the same land for farming and energy production—can help farmers generate additional income, create more jobs, and support efforts by countries to meet food and energy needs. Learn more here: wrld.bg/UEns50YTCfP

When large retailers grow, entire ecosystems grow with them. In Viet Nam, GS25’s expansion—backed by @IFC_org—is boosting local suppliers, increasing production, and creating jobs across value chains. Discover how private investment has a multiplier effect: ifc.org/en/stories/202…

12 million young Africans enter the labor market each year, but only 3 million wage jobs are created. Reliable, affordable power is the missing link. See how #Mission300 is unlocking jobs with energy access: wrld.bg/cszJ50YRehJ #PoweringAfrica

Sohail R K Hussain, Managing Director of Bank Asia Plc, explains how IFC's Global Trade Finance Program has helped the bank expand its trade capacity, manage risk more effectively, and keep supporting businesses even through challenging market conditions: wrld.bg/9zqG50YThyx

An important step forward with @StanChart—unlocking supply chain finance across Africa. With this risk-sharing facility, 500+ suppliers will gain faster access to working capital to grow, hire, and compete. When businesses get the finance they need, opportunity spreads. wrld.bg/QsoR50YTkU6

Learn how IFC and @WBG_IDA are supporting Guinea’s agriculture and bringing smallholder farmers into value chains through matching grants: ▶️14,800 jobs created—including 5,000 for women ▶️$6.5M in grants to 20 agribusinesses ▶️$36M in private capital ➡️ wrld.bg/VHm050YRg0n

When drought hit Mutomo, Kenya, farmer Magdaline Mwikali didn’t lose everything. Thanks to crop insurance from @AdvisorsPula, supported by @IFC_org & @GAFSPfund, she received a payout that helped her rebuild. Read more➡️ wrld.bg/PzUL50YSo55 #IFCinAfrica

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: wrld.bg/rYwm50YFct3

🏠 From a cash-only culture to a thriving mortgage market, homeownership in #SaudiArabia rose from 22% to 60% in over a decade. IFC, with partners, helped build Saudi Home Loans, advancing reform and mobilizing capital in line with @SaudiVision2030: wrld.bg/F8VX50YSYpj

Protecting Colombia’s biodiversity requires innovative financing. IFC pioneered biodiversity bonds with @BBVAColombia and @Banco_Davivienda, channeling capital to mangrove restoration and sustainable agriculture that supports rural livelihoods: wrld.bg/pS2n50YQKLw

When seed quality improves, everything downstream gets better: harvest size, income, food security. Learn how the @WorldBankGroup is working with partners to make better seeds affordable, boosting production, and strengthening food security: wrld.bg/KURn50YQNZ4

From a cash-only culture to a thriving mortgage market, homeownership in #SaudiArabia rose from 22% to 60% in just over a decade. @IFC_org, with partners, helped build Saudi Home Loans, advancing reform & mobilizing capital in line w/ @SaudiVision2030.🔗wrld.bg/8zsG50YSjqn

Public budgets alone can’t create the number of jobs the world needs. Private capital scales what works—and IFC and @MIGA help unlock it. Explore the gap we can close, together: wrld.bg/FgB750YRgej

MSMEs account for more than 90% of African businesses and ~70% of jobs in Africa. With the right financing and business conditions, they can scale, create jobs, and strengthen resilience across economies. More in this blog by @IFCAfrica's Ethiopis Tafara: wrld.bg/pUoB50YRePA

Efficient ports drive trade and jobs. With IFC and @MIGA support, Morocco’s Tanger Med Port is expanding capacity, reducing logistics costs, boosting exports, and strengthening the country’s role as a regional hub. Read more: wrld.bg/6Gjk50YQJxy

Smallholder farmers are the backbone of South Asia’s food systems—and drive job creation. @IFC_org’s Inclusive Agritech Facility is helping unlock tech, innovation, and rural employment.. See how: wrld.bg/vMfq50YROIR #IFCImpact #Agritech #BlendedFinance

From seamstresses to bistros, reliable electricity is reshaping livelihoods in Côte d’Ivoire. Learn how the Electricity for All program, supported by IFC, has helped power millions of households and small businesses, boosting incomes and local economies: wrld.bg/kA0K50YQKTG

Clear rules, transparent taxes, stable prices, and reliable property rights give entrepreneurs the confidence to invest and grow. The @WorldBankGroup helps countries strengthen these foundations so businesses can create jobs and opportunities: wrld.bg/gQfg50Y0hHJ