Outcomes: Spotlight on Stories of Impact

The World Bank Group—through IBRD, IDA, MIGA, and IFC—partners with countries and regions around the world to tackle critical challenges, drive impact, and deliver real results. Explore our latest stories to see how these efforts are transforming lives.

Results Briefs

Working Toward Better Health: Expanding Community Health Services in Mozambique
Mozambique's health services saw significant job creation, with the number of community health workers doubling, enhancing healthcare access and improving quality of maternal and primary care.
The Youth Dividend: Investing in Kenya’s Next Generation
Through skills, training, and entrepreneurship support Kenya created 155,000 jobs, boosting youth employment. Young Kenyans saw employment rates rise from 70% to 85%. Beneficiaries received business support, allowing start-ups to thrive.
Agri-processing adds value in Cote d’Ivoire’s cashew industry
Agri-processing innovations, road infrastructure, and support for local famers in Cote d'Ivoire's cashew industry boosts domestic capacity, creates over 18,000 jobs with 12,000 more expected, and develops three agro-industrial zones.
Visitors Welcome: Infrastructure and Capacity Building Create Jobs in Indonesia’s Tourism Sector
Transforming Indonesia's tourism sector and creating jobs through infrastructure and capacity building, improving water access, mobilizing investment, and advancing tourism professionals.
Policies for Prosperity Supporting Jobs Growth and Climate Resilience in Philippines
Initiatives in the Philippines enhance job growth and climate resilience, impacting GDP, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, household income, and gender equality.
From Root to Fruit: Growing the Horticulture Sector in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's horticulture development boosted agriculture and food distribution job creation by over 60,000, positively impacting women's employment and rural youth. Agribusiness saw higher crop yields from improved, modernized practices and greenhouse technology.
The Road to Better Jobs: Boosting Transit Connectivity in Kazakhstan
Since 2009, 5.5 million residents along the Western Europe–Western China corridor in Kazakhstan have benefited from improved road infrastructure. Two projects created 50,000+ construction jobs and 1,200 permanent positions, boosting regional development, curbing youth migration, and enhancing social mobility.
Quantifying the Jobs Potential of AI in Latin America and the Caribbean
Discover the impact of generative AI on jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean, addressing productivity boosts, risks of automation, and economic challenges and opportunities.
On the Job: Expanding Economic Opportunities for Youth, Women, and Refugees in Jordan
Innovative projects in Jordan boost job opportunities for women, youth, and refugees, with skills training, formal-sector employment, and digital job creation.
Working to RAISE the Prospects of Bangladesh’s Youth and Migrants
Enhanced job prospects for Bangladesh's youth, migrants, and women through skills training -- boosting economic opportunities and supporting sustainable growth with entrepreneurship.
Growing Livelihoods in Brazil: IFC’s Sustainably-managed Forestry Partnership with Suzano S.A
Sustainable forestry in Brazil fosters clean energy, climate resilience, and employment opportunities.
Hospitality Assured: MIGA Guarantees Boost Tourism Jobs in Africa
MIGA guarantees and IFC investments are transforming tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in $450 million foreign direct investment and creating thousands of jobs through hotel and hospitality projects.
The Caribbean Connection: Building Digital Jobs in the Caribbean Bit by Bit
Expanding digital jobs, enhancing development, and driving digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean, boosting connectivity and IT certifications for economic growth.