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🇸🇧 More jobs. Stronger connections. Greater opportunity. 🇸🇧 A new six-year partnership between the World Bank Group and ...
30/04/2026

🇸🇧 More jobs. Stronger connections. Greater opportunity. 🇸🇧

A new six-year partnership between the World Bank Group and Solomon Islands will help build a more connected, resilient, and opportunity-rich future for Solomon Islanders.

The partnership will support:
⚡ More affordable and reliable energy
🛣️ Better roads, transport, and connections between communities
📈 New opportunities for businesses, tourism, fisheries, and local jobs

From cleaner energy to stronger transport links and support for growing industries, the program is focused on helping people and businesses thrive across Solomon Islands.

It also strengthens preparedness for natural disasters and other shocks, helping communities and the economy stay resilient in uncertain times.

Read more: http://wrld.bg/blAg50YSiSz

Across East Asia and the Pacific, 320 million young people will enter the workforce over the next decade — but only 110 ...
29/04/2026

Across East Asia and the Pacific, 320 million young people will enter the workforce over the next decade — but only 110 million jobs are expected. For Pacific island nations navigating the pressures of climate change and digital transformation, closing this gap has never been more urgent.

That's why we're inviting Pacific youth, leaders, and changemakers to the EAP Youth Forum 2026 on May 20–21 — a hands-on forum designed to spark real conversations about the future of work in our region.

Whether you're a young person aged 18–29 ready to build new skills and grow your network, or a government official, business leader, or development partner — this is your space.

Join World Bank Group experts, regional peers, and partners to explore the future of jobs, AI-powered skills, entrepreneurship pathways, and more.

Register now: https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/03/17/eap-youth-forum-2026

We are proud to be part of this incredible milestone in the Marshall Islands. Congratulations to all the young learners!...
28/04/2026

We are proud to be part of this incredible milestone in the Marshall Islands. Congratulations to all the young learners! 🎉

🇫🇯Vinaka Vakalevu to the Fiji Government, Ministry of Finance, Fiji and Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji for...
23/04/2026

🇫🇯Vinaka Vakalevu to the Fiji Government, Ministry of Finance, Fiji and Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji for hosting the regional launch of the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Project with representatives from across the region. One ocean, one vision for a stronger, healthier and thriving Pasifika. 🙌🤝

"Our oceans connect us, and so does our vision for a healthier future!" 🌊💙 Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT)...
23/04/2026

"Our oceans connect us, and so does our vision for a healthier future!" 🌊💙

Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Project launched today in Nadi is all about putting Pacific people first. Fiji's Prime Minister, the Honourable Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, said: “PHIT reflects a new level of ambition in regional collaboration. This approach strengthens regional health security, resource efficiency and our collective capacity to respond to crises – whether pandemics, climate related health risks, or system shocks.”

We look forward to working alongside key development partners such as ADB in the Pacific, the Pandemic Fund, the OPEC Fund, Australian Government, Pacific-Community-SPC and UNICEF Pacific in supporting this Pacific-led initiative so that more people across the region can live longer, healthier and more prosperous lives. Together, we are stronger. 🇼🇸🇹🇴🇫🇯🇰🇮🇹🇻🇸🇧🇻🇺🇳🇷

Building a healthier, brighter future for our Pacific communities! 💖 We're proud to support the region's new Pacific Hea...
23/04/2026

Building a healthier, brighter future for our Pacific communities! 💖 We're proud to support the region's new Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project, alongside partners such as ADB, the OPEC Fund, the Pandemic Fund, SPC, UNICEF and Australia. The PHIT project's regional launch was hosted today by the Fiji Government and Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji 🤝Vinaka Vakalevu.

The landmark US$239.5 million regional health initiative is expected to reach at least 2 million people across 8 countries, and is expected to create 11,000 jobs across the region. PHIT project's participating countries include 🇫🇯Fiji, 🇰🇮Kiribati, 🇹🇴Tonga, and 🇹🇻Tuvalu — with regional support extended through the Pacific Community (SPC) to 🇳🇷Nauru, 🇼🇸Samoa, 🇸🇧Solomon Islands, and 🇻🇺Vanuatu — under a single, coordinated platform.🙌

🏥This marks a turning point, bringing healthcare closer to communities through a Pacific led partnership to confront one of the Pacific's most pressing health emergencies today: the devastating toll of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which account for up to 66 percent of premature deaths among working-age Pacific Islanders.

Together, we are committed to ensuring our people can live longer, healthier, and more prosperous lives. 🌏🌺

Office of the Prime Minister, Republic of Fiji
ADB in the Pacific
Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australian High Commission, Fiji
OPEC Fund
Pacific-Community-SPC
The Pandemic Fund
UNICEF Pacific
Tonga Gov Portal
Ministry of Health Tonga
Office of Te Beretitenti
Ministry of Health and Medical Services Kiribati
Tuvalu Government Media
Tuvalu Department of Health
Government of Samoa
Ministry of Health Samoa

20/04/2026

Good health is a foundation for more and better jobs in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

Improving frontline health services so Papua New Guineans can find the care they need within one hour's walk was the goal of a district primary health care management course run last week in Port Moresby.

For the first time, 49 health officials, including district health managers from 8 provinces came together to learn new from one another and contribute to national health reform plans. 🏥 🚑 🩺

“We are committed to improving the health workforce and infrastructure in our districts. We are now sending 80 per cent of our budget to where 80 per cent of our people are – in our remote communities," said Health Minister, Hon. Elias Kapavore.

The event highlighted the National Department of Health’s commitment to locally led transformation, and we were proud to support it in collaboration with partners, the Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea and the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 🤝🏽💪🏽

Tenkyu tru to the Simbu Provincial Health Authority, Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority, Western Provincial Health Authority and the East Sepik Provincial Health Authority

1.2 billion young people will enter the workforce over the next decade, yet only 400 million jobs are currently on track...
16/04/2026

1.2 billion young people will enter the workforce over the next decade, yet only 400 million jobs are currently on track to be created. This is a gap that goes beyond economics, it is about stability, dignity, and shared prosperity. Read how stronger partnerships and scalable solutions will be critical to meeting this moment. http://wrld.bg/ATjt50YIV2I

15/04/2026

When the Funafuti runway in Tuvalu began deteriorating due to rising tides and climate pressures, a new approach was needed.

Through the World Bank–supported Tuvalu Safe and Resilient Aviation Project, procurement reforms helped shift how projects are delivered — working more closely with contractors, improving competition, and prioritizing local participation from the start.

This approach helped bring in the right expertise, manage supply chain challenges, and test new design solutions suited to Tuvalu’s context.

Contractors were encouraged to hire and train local workers, building skills, creating opportunities, and strengthening Tuvalu’s ability to deliver infrastructure into the future. 🇹🇻💪

14/04/2026

The World Bank Group — International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings are here, bringing together government officials, the private sector, youth leaders, development experts, and others to find solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Join us April 15th for this edition's public session ➡️ Water Forward: Driving Jobs and Prosperity

Sign up, watch live, and join the conversation using . https://live.worldbank.org/en/series/2026/spring-meetings?cid=ecr_xpl_trello_en_ext_sm26

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