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As climate pressure grows, the future of food will depend on how well countries, companies, and farmers adapt. Listen to the new Global Food Talk episode on why plant health and innovation matter more than ever for resilience and competitiveness: wrld.bg/2sh750Z4KkK

#DYK more than half of Nepal’s population relies on agriculture and livestock for employment? Discover how #IDAworks to help the country strengthen the livestock sector, promote innovation, and improve the animal health and disease outbreak response. wrld.bg/35Ag50Z3PpO

Some countries continue to advance rapidly despite a global slowdown. The Atlas of Global Development 2026 reveals where progress is accelerating, where momentum is slowing & how policy choices reshape development paths. Explore: wrld.bg/jxGJ50Z2t9j @IndermitGill

With a triple focus on foundational learning, teacher training, and inclusive education, Nepal is delivering better learning for all. In partnership with GPE, @EUinNepal, @unicef_nepal, and @WorldBankSAsia, Nepal is turning policy into progress ⏯️ youtube.com/watch?v=sEizDy…

Meet Mim Akhter, a floor supervisor at a private electric firm in #Bangladesh. With World Bank Group support, her company adopted international standard technology, expanded exports, created new jobs and higher incomes. Learn more: wrld.bg/ukSQ50Z3b8C

The @WorldBankGroup Youth Summit is back! Under the theme #FutureWorks, young leaders worldwide will come together to shape the future of jobs, skills, entrepreneurship, and agriculture. Join us June 11–12 in Washington, DC and online. wrld.bg/6jjp50Z2h2k #WBGYouthSummit

Recent trade reforms in #India and #SriLanka are expected to raise real incomes for households at all income levels. How can policy makers maximize the gains from these reforms? More in the latest #SouthAsiaUpdate: wrld.bg/aMOi50Z2J7a

In a world shaped by shocks, cutting the right investments matters more than ever. Protecting high-impact public investments, investing in clean energy and people, and reducing waste can help countries create jobs, strengthen resilience, and build long-term growth — even in times of crisis. Read more: wrld.bg/HIcW50Z1Qzz

The @WorldBankGroup aims to expand access to capital for 80 million women and women-led businesses by 2030. Fixed-income instruments such as Women’s Economy Bonds play an important role in helping to mobilize capital at scale. Learn more: wrld.bg/R9LC50YUzX7

How is the world progressing—and where is momentum slowing? Join the launch event of the Atlas of Global Development 2026, live from D.C., and explore 75 years of development data through interactive visualizations and storytelling. Register: wrld.bg/qjq250Z1BV5 #WBGAtlas

From Bangladesh’s informal sector to Bhutan’s hydropower industry, women are building livelihoods in very different ways. The common thread is practical support: training, market access, finance, and better pathways into jobs. #ClearHerPath wrld.bg/OAkY50Z29it

Before they can read, many kids have already watched billions of videos. Early screens influence how they think, speak, and focus. Books, play, and everyday conversation are still the real game changers. What can parents, schools, and policymakers do? wrld.bg/GGuq50YhjPv

India will add more working-age people to the global economy over the next decade than any other country. Will it harness that potential? @MamtaMurthi breaks down the 4 priorities that will define India's path to becoming a fully developed nation by 2047. wrld.bg/3TKT50YQK4U

In Nepal, farmer Anjali Yadav increased her seasonal earnings from Rs120,000 to Rs392,000 after receiving training and equipment through a rural enterprise program. Farming became a stronger business and a source of #jobs and income. #ClearHerPath wrld.bg/H1f850Z1byu

In #SriLanka, a strategic partnership and a commitment to excellence are ensuring that the richness of Ceylon Cinnamon is translated into real impact for the economy and local communities. @EU_in_Sri_Lanka @EDB_SriLanka @IFC_org @WorldBankSAsia

📢 Join the @WorldBankGroup & @FAO Knowledge Exchange series. 📱Youth Shaping the Food Agenda 🗓Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 4:30pm Delhi 👉🏼 Register here: bit.ly/3RhfPFI 👀 Watch our expert videos: video.ibm.com/playlist/700403

India can unlock an additional 1% of GDP growth by increasing female labor force participation to 50%. This is Gopa's story. Despite being told the field wasn’t for women, she now trains next generation of workers in precision tool manufacturing.

#SouthAsia’s growth will slow to 6.3% in 2026 amid energy market shocks. But the region is still the fastest-growing globally and cross-cutting policy reforms can help accelerate growth and create jobs: wrld.bg/CQs050YGPSI #SouthAsiaUpdate

India will add more working-age people to the global economy over the next decade than any other country. Will it harness that potential? @MamtaMurthi breaks down 4 priorities that will define India's path to becoming a fully developed nation by 2047: wrld.bg/130r50YUU2e