
World Bank Poverty
@WBG_Poverty
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Follow the World Bank's work to help countries reduce poverty and inequality.
Washington, DC
Joined April 2012
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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🌍 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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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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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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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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#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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