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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
11 months
New @WorldBank #3PR report provides 1st post-pandemic assessment of global progress toward ending #poverty & boosting shared prosperity on a #LivablePlanet. The report also explores potential pathways out of today’s polycrisis. Learn more: https://t.co/HpakEe0GlG  | #EndPoverty
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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What progress has Tajikistan made in reducing poverty? Which challenges remain? And how can the country boost inclusive, resilient growth? Slide through to explore insights from the @WorldBank’s new Tajikistan Poverty and Equity Assessment ⬇️ https://t.co/s68xw55V5O
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@wake9
ragboy
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A great day Wakesurfing, but more than that, it was a great day with 2 generations of dads, teaching boys to be men. :-)
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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What drives economic inequality? And what policies can help reduce it? These are key questions for development. Solving them starts with strong evidence. Read how @WorldBank is helping countries find the answers: https://t.co/rt1HTreu3N #SharedProsperity
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Uzbekistan's economic liberalization is paying off: tourism is booming, investment is rising, and the job market is expanding. For the Old Bukhara Restaurant this has meant growing from 18 to 150 well-paid employees: https://t.co/RCdTfMeoa4
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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The Europe & Central Asia region has nearly halved child poverty at the $8.30 a day level over the course of a decade according to new @WorldBank @UNICEF analysis. https://t.co/e7iUtnsz8A #EndChildPoverty
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@TVoTPNet2025
The Voice of The People
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We demand that @CAgovernor be indicted by the @TheJusticeDept, @AGPamBondi for violating the US Constitutions, Fourteenth Amendment, Section 3, Insurrection clause for: Writing law that violates the US Constitutions Supremacy Clause, Article VI that will put American citizens
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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412 million children live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $3 a day, down from 507 million in 2014. This reflects slow but steady progress in the fight to #EndChildPoverty. Explore new data from @WorldBank & @UNICEF: https://t.co/o1hZscZm91
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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What if the key to economic growth was using less energy? On the new #DevelopmentPodcast: ✅Why energy efficiency matters ✅How it’s creating millions of jobs ✅What needs to happen next Guests: @IEA’s Melanie Slade & more. https://t.co/nqqx62rVV1
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Indonesia is reimagining tourism, with people at the center of these efforts. With World Bank support, local communities are preserving cultural heritage, boosting livelihoods, and building a better future for generations to come. Watch this video: https://t.co/b4nh34Kv2V
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Developing economies face an unprecedented investment gap. Meeting key global development goals will require 5% of global GDP annually through 2030. How can countries balance soaring needs with dwindling resources? https://t.co/iaTlRVxHux #Investment #DevEcon
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@CluckBet
CluckBet
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Don’t miss the next @WorldBank live! Tune in to @AxelVT_WB’s fireside chat on multilateralism and global development at the @ConcordiaSummit for key insights on combating poverty and driving job creation. Tuesday, September 23 at 2:45 EDT. https://t.co/XPKIgwlMts
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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According to new research from @WorldBank & @UNICEF, extreme child poverty rates are expected to have almost doubled in the Middle East & North Africa region between 2014 and 2024. https://t.co/uoQkliYag8
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Seven charts reveal how rural-urban infrastructure gaps reflect deeper inequalities. From water access to power and clean cooking, data show that investing in rural services is one of the fastest ways to reduce poverty and improve lives. ➡️ https://t.co/3AHagEtXSV
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Jobs are the safest way out of poverty. At what pace has the #LatinAmerica and #Caribbean region generates jobs over the last decade? Watch the full video and download the report to understand the regional jobs landscape: https://t.co/ABgK0W5e0e
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@Heinessight
Matthew Heines Producer/Director Author
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What do you do when you're call blasting Bigfoot in eastern Washington, a pool of mysterious blood shows up in your tent and you can't find any answers? You call in Dr. @SimeonHein and his remote viewers. Then, for verification, you call in Intuitive TishPaquette at the
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@LFLopezCalva
Luis Felipe López-Calva
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Today in Namangan I had the honor to meet with His Excellency President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan (@president_uz). I congratulated him on Uzbekistan’s impressive progress in reducing poverty over the last eight years, making Uzbekistan a global champion for this agenda.
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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“Stronger foundational investments in infrastructure, human capital, and institutions are critical to ensuring children have a clear pathway out of poverty,” @WBG_Poverty’s @LFLopezCalva. ➡️New @WorldBank @UNICEF report on child poverty: https://t.co/sU9aIerqjk
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
7 days
Children in Sub-Saharan Africa bear the brunt of extreme poverty. In 2024, the region was home to 3 in every 4 children living in households surviving on less than $3.00 a day. https://t.co/3aDcLv0jVx
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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🌍 Around 1 in 4 people live in countries with high economic inequality, the majority in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Why does economic inequality matter for development? Learn more here: https://t.co/qkRsXbG4fL #SharedProsperity
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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412 million children live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $3 a day, down from 507 million in 2014. This reflects slow but steady progress in the fight to #EndChildPoverty. Explore new data from @WorldBank & @UNICEF: https://t.co/7bmzsSvuke
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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By 2050, the number of urban poor exposed to dangerous heat could increase by 700%. Cities need practical tools for resilience and sustainable cooling. Start with the @WorldBank Handbook on Urban Heat Management: https://t.co/gCbg66rnz6
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
9 days
Energy efficiency supported nearly 11M jobs in 2022. But what’s next? This episode of the #DevelopmentPodcast dives into the policies, people, and potential behind the numbers—with @IEA’s Melanie Slade and voices from the field. https://t.co/Hk53osEGqM
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
10 days
#Jobs are the surest path out of poverty, but not all jobs are equal. The latest Life in Transition Survey by @EBRD and the @WorldBank shows that people value not just employment, but the quality of jobs. Read more insights in this new #JobsAndDev blog: https://t.co/1qezMRtdNh
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