How to Create Jobs for the World's 1.2 Billion New Workers
How to Create Jobs for the World's 1.2 Billion New Workers
As a generation of young people from developing countries comes of age, we are witnessing the largest expansion of the global labor force in history. Ajay explains why investing in job opportunities can turn today’s demographic pressure into shared global progress.
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Building Human Capital Where It Matters Most
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Building Human Capital Where It Matters Most
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Partnerships that Make a Difference
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Partnerships that Make a Difference
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Powering an Energy-Secure Future Across Central Asia
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Powering an Energy-Secure Future Across Central Asia
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OUR
PRIORITIES
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Data for Development
Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
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40 percent
of ChatGPT’s global traffic came from middle-income countries in mid-2025.
Source: World Bank (2025), Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025
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$741 billion
more was paid in debt service than received in new financing by developing countries.
Source: World Bank (2025), International Debt Report 2025
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15 percent
of Africa and Latin America’s economic potential is at risk from rising global temperatures.
Source: World Bank Group (2025), Rethinking Resilience: Adapting to a Changing Climate
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
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Global Economic Prospects: January 2026
Global Economic Prospects: January 2026
The global economy is resilient, but vulnerable countries lag behind.
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World Bank Group Annual Report 2025
World Bank Group Annual Report 2025
Our fiscal year 2025 at a glance, with job creation at the core.
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THE POWER
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OF PURPOSE
The world’s challenges are bigger than one project, one country, or even one World Bank Group. That’s why we’re pairing 80 years of experience with renewed focus. To move faster. Work smarter. With more partners. And to create jobs that empower people and grow economies.
TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE
TRANSFORMING LIVES
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Trusted data, insights, and education to help organizations, practitioners, and global leaders deliver impactful policies and projects at scale.
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World Bank Group Academy
One-of-a-kind capacity development and training for next-generation leaders.
World Bank Group Scorecard
Easy-to-understand indicators and data that measure progress and impact.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE & COUNTRIES TO MAKE PROGRESS
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Enabling Armenia's Transition to Reliable and Sustainable Energy
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People
Strengthening Health Systems in Sahel’s Fragile Communities
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Strengthening Flood Resilience in Rapidly Growing Cities
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PARTNER WITH
THE WORLD BANK GROUP
We work with local partners and global partners. Because with more resources, we can accomplish more.
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