Haiti is facing a multi-dimensional crisis characterized by political instability, food insecurity & a weakened social contract. To address key drivers of fragility & poverty, the country will need continuing support of donors such as IDA.
#IDAworks
#IDA21
How is the
@WorldBank
helping
#Ukraine
's farmers build resilience to shocks?
Learn firsthand from Mykhailo, Oleksii, and Pavlo about the difference affordable credit through our
#ARISE
project has made in keeping their operations running during the war:
In fragile contexts, the World Bank aligns its new Gender Strategy with its FCV Strategy — using
#gender
initiatives to address gender inequalities and tackle the root causes of fragility and conflict. Read new blog:
In Haiti, only 60% of people have access to safe drinking water. With support from IFC and
@WBG_IDA
Private Sector Window, the Caribbean Bottling Company is expanding production capacity to provide 110M more liters of safe water annually:
#IDAworks
#IDA21
In FCV settings, women and girls are often seen as passive victims. They are also agents of change. And as FCV grows worldwide, women’s leadership is needed more than ever. Read new blog:
#gender
#GBV
Tackling fragility, conflict & violence requires strong partnerships. The
@WorldBank
and
@UN
collaboration in FCV settings like
#Burundi
shows how joint efforts build resilience and peace. With $5.4B in
#IDA19
funding, we’re seeing impactful progress:
.
@WBG_IDA
is the largest & most impactful development financing option for fragile & low-income countries. IDA is crucial for Somalia's ambitious transformation agenda post-debt relief &
#IDA21
offers diverse, flexible terms that uniquely address Somalia's needs -
@HamzaAbdiBarre
Blended finance is key to unlocking private sector potential in fragile states. Learn how IFC's investment in Haiti's oldest provider of potable water, supported by
@WBG_IDA
Private Sector Window, is creating jobs and serving communities:
#IDAworks
#IDA21
Rich discussion with UK-based CSOs on shared concerns about growing global challenges. We welcomed ideas on increasing
@WorldBank
’s effectiveness and impact in delivering at scale for people in the most fragile situations.
Through the
#DRC
Eastern Recovery Project, we found that engaging local leaders and inclusive development committees is key to integrating refugees. Empowering refugees through income-generating activities reduces tensions and fosters community cohesion:
Without action, more than 130 million people living in the most vulnerable countries will be pushed into extreme poverty due to climate change by 2030:
When it comes to mobilizing the world for the most vulnerable, every voice counts.
@FilippoGrandi
has certainly been using his, tirelessly advocating for
#IDA21
!
Today, we discussed our strong partnership in advancing the needs of refugees & host communities.
#UNGA79
Fragility, conflict, and violence heighten barriers to
#gender
equality and escalate gender-based violence. New Approach Paper outlines strategies to tackle these issues, advancing gender engagement and equality in FCV settings:
Rich ideas and collaboration marked our deep dive with
@AFD_France
and
@WorldBank
on tackling fragility, conflict, and violence. This milestone strengthens our
#partnership
to deliver solutions at the speed and scale required.
Despite security challenges like inter-ethnic tensions, fuel theft, and banditry, the Security Management Plan for the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project has proven effective. It builds government ownership and ensures progress in high-risk areas:
In
#Mali
,
#BurkinaFaso
, &
#Niger
, over half of internally displaced persons struggle to meet basic needs, and less than half feel integrated into society.
@soukeyna_kane
highlighted efforts to address these challenges at the 3rd
@jointdatacenter
Forced Displacement Conference.
"More than 60 percent of forcibly displaced people live in developing countries, which are already facing significant needs. This is why
@WBG_IDA
has a refugee window." Soukeyna Kane,
@WBG_Dev4Peace
Did you know that in
#WestAfrica
, the average refugee is displaced for over 20 years? At the 3rd Research Conference on Forced Displacement,
@soukeyna_kane
highlighted the immense challenges faced by displaced people and host communities. It's time to act—support solutions now!
The 3rd Research Conference on Forced Displacement starts today. It will explore cutting-edge research on
#ForcedDisplacement
, featuring a diverse lineup of experts and insightful discussions. Register to attend here: