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The @WorldBank Group’s 2025-2026 country income classifications Find out which countries have changed income categories this year & dive into the data behind the changes. Read ➡️ wrld.bg/uKo350WrWZ6

Can VAT cuts on groceries mitigate the effects of inflation? Research from #DaTaxWB — the @WorldBankGroup's tax data lab, found that while VAT cuts lower prices temporarily, wealthier households benefit the most. Learn more: wrld.bg/li5O50YwpaT

National averages hide local realities. The latest subnational #poverty database exposes deep inequalities within countries—and highlights where progress has stalled despite national growth. See the data behind the maps 👇 wrld.bg/Um5U50Ywp0N

Afghan firms report 21% sales growth and 13% employment growth—a strong rebound following recent contraction. What’s driving this recovery? Find out 👇 wrld.bg/jWyU50YwoCL

#DYK you can access the world’s development data with just one click? Whether you're a student seeking knowledge, a researcher needing insights, or a policymaker shaping solutions, #Data360 helps you explore, analyze & act. ➡️ wrld.bg/xhgH50YwoG6 | #DataMeetsDevelopment

Global inequality is declining—but are we measuring it right? Household surveys undercount the richest, and tax data suggests gaps may be wider than reported. Read more: wrld.bg/sCMk50YwoHP

Missed our #LetsTalkData session on global administrative boundaries? The recording is now available! Learn how the @WorldBankGroup’s updated high-resolution boundaries dataset supports transparency, reproducibility, and stronger development analysis. wrld.bg/a0OC50YvSUK

In 2006, countries had on average 28 direct shipping partners. By 2026, that number fell to 25. Fewer direct connections reshape maritime trade access—especially for smaller economies. See the all the maps: wrld.bg/vFvP50YvSRV

Learn to identify gender data gaps & turn data into action. This course by the Strengthening Gender Statistics project & @WorldBankGroup Data Academy shows how gender statistics can expand women’s economic opportunities.  Enroll here: wrld.bg/J0jF50YvSBz #Ideas4Impact

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Low-income countries target 13 industries on average—while high-income economies target just 5. What does that mean for growth? From bananas to iPhones, explore the new framework for industrial policy in our latest episode. Tune in now: wrld.bg/53zj50YvSye #Ideas4Impact

Closing the gender activity gap could raise GDP by up to 20%. Yet many economies still hold women back in law and practice. New Women, Business and the Law 2026 data reveals where barriers remain—and what reform looks like. More: wrld.bg/yBYw50YvySo

#Food crises are becoming more frequent and complex. How can #data help governments respond faster? Watch the recording of our first LET'S TALK DATA session in #Geneva 🇨🇭 to see how food security monitoring tools support early warning and action. ➡️ wrld.bg/qcNQ50YvpLg

Technology adoption is a proven path to prosperity. The @WorldBankGroup's latest #EURER shows how countries like #Bulgaria 🇧🇬, #Croatia 🇭🇷, #Poland 🇵🇱, and #Romania 🇷🇴—could boost productivity and create better-quality jobs by ramping up R&D investment: wrld.bg/sqRG50YvpG8

#Debt risk today isn’t only about how much countries borrow — it’s increasingly about how expensive that borrowing has become. See what the International Debt Report 2025 data reveal: wrld.bg/ePOR50YvpNN

Can your research be reproduced by someone else—step by step? This @WorldBankGroup Data Academy 30-hour course helps analysts build transparent workflows, code safely in teams, and protect personal data across the full research lifecycle. Enroll: wrld.bg/gS0l50Yvpz0

#Afghanistan’s private sector is showing resilience. New Enterprise Survey data reveal firms investing in skills, expanding sales, and creating jobs—even under severe constraints. Read the full analysis: wrld.bg/8uCY50Yvprj

Coal markets are shifting. Demand fell ~1% in 2025H1 as renewables expanded and power needs softened in #China 🇨🇳 and #India 🇮🇳—yet supply stayed resilient. The result? A sector caught between old dynamics and new pressures: wrld.bg/l1fv50YuTwr

High debt doesn’t just strain budgets—it shows up on dinner plates. Countries with the heaviest external debt are also where healthy diets are least affordable and vulnerability is highest. Insights from our latest International Debt Report 2025: wrld.bg/mrwR50YuTvE

South Asia is the fastest growing region in the world, but a significant slowdown looms. Can increasing trade openness and AI adoption catalyze growth and create employment opportunities in the region? Watch this video: wrld.bg/igoH50YuTt4

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If your audience doesn’t understand your chart, your analysis won’t matter. This course from the @WorldBankGroup Data Academy teaches you to choose the right chart, apply best practices, and design compelling visuals. Register: wrld.bg/o7Oz50YtyBA