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High five! How the World Bank Group is more focused on outcomes

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The number five is often seen as a symbol of balance, progress, and transformation—much like the steady progress the World Bank Group has made since it set up an Outcomes Department five months ago. This new department seeks to elevate the way we measure our impact, strengthening our accountability for results. Just as five fingers help us build and create and the five senses allow us to experience the world around us, the department has worked to lay a strong foundation for the future.

 

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DIGITAL PATHWAYS FOR JOB CREATION

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DIGITAL PATHWAYS FOR JOB CREATION
📅 FRIDAY, APRIL 25 | 12:00 PM* – 1:30 PM ET | PRESTON AUDITORIUM

You are invited to participate in this invitation-only event during the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group & IMF.

OVERVIEW OF THE SESSION
Join us for this event to explore how digital transformation is reshaping the global job market. Learn how governments and the private sector are closing skills gaps, preparing workers for the future, and adapting regulatory frameworks to support inclusive, resilient economies. Hosted by the World Bank Group’s Digital and ITS Vice Presidencies, the event will spotlight the transformative power of technology in shaping the future of work.
*Light lunch will be available starting at 11:30 am.

Spring Meetings

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APRIL 21-26, 2025

2025 Spring Meetings: Join Us Online

Global leaders, government officials, civil society representatives, and industry pioneers come together to shape the future of international cooperation. Join us online from April 21st to 26th for live updates from the Meetings in Washington D.C. 

What to Expect This Spring

 Starting April 21, join us virtually from Washington for exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments from the Meetings, and a deep dive into the latest data, research, and innovative solutions to today’s biggest development challenges. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain real-time insights from changemakers and thought leaders tackling global issues in a rapidly evolving world.

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Spring Meetings 2015

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With 1.2 billion young people in emerging economies reaching working age over the next decade—and only about 420 million jobs expected to be generated—the urgency of finding scalable and sustainable solutions has never been greater.

SPRING MEETINGS 2025

Jobs – The Path to Prosperity

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
2:00-3:30 PM EDT/GMT-4 (local time)

Event | Spring Meetings 2025: Jobs – The Path to Prosperity | World Bank Live

This event tackles one of the defining and complex challenges of our time: how to meet the stable employment aspirations of the developing world’s fast-growing youth population.

Through powerful stories of young entrepreneurs, dialogue with private sector executives, and insights from World Bank Group leadership, the session will explore how to energize the creation of more and better jobs. From innovation to investment, skills to sectors, this event will be a moment to catalyze collective action for a future where every young person has a pathway to decent work.

The event will take place on April 22 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. and will be broadcast on World Bank Live with interpretation in Arabic, French and Spanish.

Spring Meetings | World Bank Group

Tackling corruption: A collective global responsibility

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Corruption remains a persistent global challenge, with its impacts evolving alongside economic pressure and shifting governance landscape. While some countries are making progress, others are witnessing long-standing achievements come under scrutiny. In this context, there is a growing need to adapt strategies to new realities in our interconnected world. Collective action builds trust, fosters collaboration and innovation, and sustains momentum for achieving successful outcomes.

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Spring Meetings 2015

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With 1.2 billion young people in emerging economies reaching working age over the next decade—and only about 420 million jobs expected to be generated—the urgency of finding scalable and sustainable solutions has never been greater.

SPRING MEETINGS 2025

Jobs – The Path to Prosperity

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
2:00-3:30 PM EDT/GMT-4 (local time)

Event | Spring Meetings 2025: Jobs – The Path to Prosperity | World Bank Live

This event tackles one of the defining and complex challenges of our time: how to meet the stable employment aspirations of the developing world’s fast-growing youth population.

Through powerful stories of young entrepreneurs, dialogue with private sector executives, and insights from World Bank Group leadership, the session will explore how to energize the creation of more and better jobs. From innovation to investment, skills to sectors, this event will be a moment to catalyze collective action for a future where every young person has a pathway to decent work.

The event will take place on April 22 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. and will be broadcast on World Bank Live with interpretation in Arabic, French and Spanish.

Spring Meetings | World Bank Group

Supporting more and better jobs by investing in nature-based solutions

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Investments in nature can restore biodiversity, reduce the impacts of disasters, and revitalize cities. Integrating nature-based solutions (NBS) into public infrastructure and disaster-risk-reduction efforts can also create job opportunities, both during project implementation and over the long term.

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Development is how we compete, grow, and stay secure

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Private investment flows only where the right conditions exist and where there’s a clear probability of return

The World Bank was not born of altruism, but of strategic design. Its original purpose, shaped by U.S. interests, was to forge a global economic landscape ripe for private sector investment. This wasn’t charity—it was a calculated move to promote economic growth and prevent instability. Over time, our mission has evolved, sometimes drifting into humanitarian efforts. But during the past two years of reform, we have refocused on our core mandate: driving development and reducing poverty. The resources needed to achieve this require the private sector to be an active player.

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