Blockchain + transparency at the World Bank Group

October 3, 2025

Dear reader,

This week, we spotlight an innovative new blockchain tool we've developed to boost project funding transparency and also explore why it's critical to bridge Africa's jobs skills gap. Plus, get the latest on our upcoming Annual Meetings, taking place October 13-18, and learn how you can take advantage of procurement opportunities in World Bank-financed projects.

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FundsChain: New Blockchain Tool Tracks Project Funds The World Bank Group is transforming how we track development project funds, becoming the first multilateral development bank to use a blockchain-based tool to improve funds traceability and transparency in public finances.

EDITOR'S PICKS

Coming Soon: The 2025 Annual Meetings Mark your calendars for the 2025 Annual Meetings, happening October 13–18. Join us online as global development leaders gather to explore how to tackle today’s most pressing challenges, including job creation.

Why Bridging Africa's Skills Gap Is Crucial for Growth Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. Reimagining its skills-for-jobs approach could unlock a workforce that's ready for both today’s opportunities and tomorrow’s disruptions.

Türkiye’s Energy-Efficient Buildings Enhance Lives With a growing economy and rising energy demand, Türkiye has been taking bold steps to improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on imports. These efforts include cutting energy use in public buildings.

WATCH AND LISTEN

What Demographic Shifts Mean for Development While most countries will likely face shrinking populations in the next 25 years, the African continent is an exception. This Development Podcast episode explores Africa’s potential for economic growth fueled by a young, growing population.

DATA FOR DEVELOPMENT

	1/3	of the global population aged 15–34 will live in Africa by 2050.

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IN THE NEWS

An Africa Water Center is Established to Strengthen Capacity in the Water Sector Costa Rica and the World Bank Strengthen Fiscal Management and Job Creation New World Bank Project to Deliver Clean Water and Sanitation to Five Million Sierra Leoneans View More News

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Procurement Opportunities in World Bank-Financed Projects October 9, 2025 \| 9:00 AM ET \| Virtual

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