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The World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance, but we are not a bank in the common sense; we aim to help people help themselves and their environment by sharing knowledge and providing financial and technical assistance. Conceived in 1944 to reconstruct war-torn Europe, we work in more than 100 developing countries. The World Bank works closely with countries in Eu

rope and Central Asia to help address social and economic challenges in an effective and sustainable way, through a wide range of means including financial lending and economic policy advice.

An estimated 8 million people in Türkiye work informally — with no job security, benefits, or safety net.See how the Wor...
05/14/2026

An estimated 8 million people in Türkiye work informally — with no job security, benefits, or safety net.

See how the World Bank Group is helping manufacturers big and small create more stable, formal employment opportunities across the country: http://wrld.bg/yYpN50YZu4I

💧 Water efficiency = ⚡️ energy efficiencyIn Europe and Central Asia, aging systems and high water losses drive up electr...
05/13/2026

💧 Water efficiency = ⚡️ energy efficiency

In Europe and Central Asia, aging systems and high water losses drive up electricity use.

Explore how countries can significantly cut their energy costs while improving service reliability: http://wrld.bg/IpzL50YYlRq

05/12/2026

Across Europe and Central Asia, women face persistent barriers to employment, entrepreneurship, and access to finance.

Find out how mending these gaps can help unlock women’s economic potential.

🥟 Dumplings today, meatballs and cutlets tomorrow?Maksat has big plans for his food processing plant in Min-Bulak villag...
05/09/2026

🥟 Dumplings today, meatballs and cutlets tomorrow?

Maksat has big plans for his food processing plant in Min-Bulak village.

See how a IDA - World Bank Group-backed project empowering entrepreneurs across the Kyrgyz Republic is creating jobs in rural areas: http://wrld.bg/uRxp50YVuIq

By investing in broadband connectivity, how is IDA - World Bank Group transforming how people live and work in the Kyrgy...
05/08/2026

By investing in broadband connectivity, how is IDA - World Bank Group transforming how people live and work in the Kyrgyz Republic?

See the impact high-speed internet access is having for students, medical personnel, and local government employees across the country: http://wrld.bg/lrNT50YRLck

🏥 For Ukraine's healthcare system, power cuts can cost lives.With World Bank Group support, 130 health clinics across th...
05/07/2026

🏥 For Ukraine's healthcare system, power cuts can cost lives.

With World Bank Group support, 130 health clinics across the country have now installed solar panels and battery storage—helping keep equipment running and care uninterrupted during blackouts: http://wrld.bg/960350YVuFY

With World Bank Group support, North Macedonia is investing in vital elder care services. Discover how this is helping h...
05/06/2026

With World Bank Group support, North Macedonia is investing in vital elder care services. Discover how this is helping hundreds of women across the country, including many Roma, learn valuable skills and find new jobs as caregivers: http://wrld.bg/ZPjf50YVuEV

05/05/2026

Why should countries invest in railways?

📦 More efficient hauling freight
🛤️ Less congestion
🚆 Less pollution

Russell Pittman, visiting professor at the Kyiv School of Economics, breaks it down after the World Bank Group's Knowledge Café on how reforming rail can unlock trade and jobs.

📈 High unemployment👴🏻 Rapidly aging populations⬅️ OutmigrationHow can better mobilizing human capital help the Western B...
05/03/2026

📈 High unemployment
👴🏻 Rapidly aging populations
⬅️ Outmigration

How can better mobilizing human capital help the Western Balkans overcome these challenges?

Find out in the World Bank Group's latest report: http://wrld.bg/SyqH50YRL8c

With support from the Japan Social Development Fund, a new World Bank Group-backed project will help thousands of women ...
05/02/2026

With support from the Japan Social Development Fund, a new World Bank Group-backed project will help thousands of women across Tajikistan access finance and start new businesses—opening new economic opportunities and creating jobs: http://wrld.bg/IqJA50YTc71

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