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  • Jobs: The Surest Path out of Poverty

    At the World Bank Group, creating more and better jobs has long been central to our mission, and we will prioritize job creation as an explicit aim of everything we do.

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The need for job creation to help fight poverty and drive development has never been greater. Urgent, deliberate action to spur private sector growth can strengthen economic and social stability, reduce mass migration, improve livelihoods, and enhance resilience to financial, climate, and other shocks—all to the benefit of both emerging and developed economies.  

More than just a source of income, jobs provide dignity and purpose. Giving people the means to support themselves and their families can help lift entire communities out of poverty and foster economic stability. 

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