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Stakeholder Engagement Newsletter |
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September 2025 |
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Dear Colleagues, The 2025 Annual Meetings' theme is "From Sectors to Systems: Building Job-Rich Economies at Scale." Registration closes this Friday, October 3, and we hope many of you will join us. This year’s discussions will focus on how we can move beyond isolated, project-level interventions toward ecosystem-based strategies that generate jobs at scale across countries and regions. Our flagship event will highlight the agribusiness sector and the AgriConnect Initiative, showcasing a vision to reshape agribusiness in ways that improve jobs and livelihoods. You can review the full schedule of events and sessions.
As part of the Annual Meetings, World Bank President Ajay Banga will host his Town Hall with Civil Society — an important opportunity for open, face-to-face dialogue with Ajay, our Managing Directors, and Vice Presidents. We will also convene a Roundtable with Executive Directors, co-moderated by the Dean of the Board and Rosemary Mburu, Executive Director of WACI Health. This interactive exchange consistently sparks thoughtful and lively discussion between CSOs and the Bank Board. In addition, the Global IDA Forum on October 14 will provide insights into IDA’s progress and priorities, with a focus on tackling the jobs challenge in IDA countries.
We are also pleased to host our Knowledge Cafés —informal, engaging conversations that bring together experts, practitioners, and the public. On October 17th, a session on "Building Skills and Bridging Gaps: Universities at the Center of the Jobs Agenda," will explore how partnerships between the World Bank Group, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and African Centers of Excellence are driving job creation in the energy sector, we hope you can join us for this interesting dialogue. The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) will again be a highlight, with 33 CSO-led sessions on pressing development priorities—including jobs, gender, agribusiness, and health. These sessions were selected and shaped by the CSPF Working Group in collaboration with the World Bank and IMF, ensuring diverse perspectives and civil society leadership. A data playground and additional events will further enrich the week’s discussions. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions at civilsociety@worldbank.org. We look forward to your active engagement and to seeing many of you at the Annual Meetings. Regards, Rose Craigue Stakeholder Engagement Lead at the World Bank
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 | The preliminary schedule for the 2025 Annual Meetings Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) is now out! Download the schedule on the CSPF event page. In addition to the CSPF, the IDA Forum taking place on October 14 will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to learn more about IDA’s delivery and participate in discussions on the jobs challenge in IDA countries. To attend the IDA Forum, register by October 6. All participants planning to attend the Annual Meetings (and the CSPF) must register ahead of the deadline on October 3. You can also find information on the sessions and other events on the Annual Meetings website. For additional information about the Annual and Spring Meetings and CSPF, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document. |
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NEWS |
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 | Seventeen African governments today committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300—an ambitious partnership led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group that aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. Read the news. |
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 | Developing economies face an investment shortfall of historic proportions, with investment growth slowing to about half its pace in the 2000s. This new report presents the World Bank's most comprehensive assessment of investment in emerging and developing economies, examining why investment has stalled and what it will take to revive it. Read the report. |
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 | The World Bank is rolling out FundsChain, a blockchain-based platform designed to make tracking project funds more transparent, efficient, and accountable. This new feature story explores how the platform works and what it means for development finance. An explainer carousel is also available to help break down the story in a simple, visual way. Read more.
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 | The World Bank is organizing a global suppliers webinar on October 9 to attract suppliers to participate in Bank-financed projects, especially in Energy, Transport, and Water. Two sessions will accommodate global time zones: Session 1 at 9:00 AM (EDT) and Session 2 at 9:00 PM (EDT). Register here.
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 | The World Bank Group (through IFC) successfully closed its inaugural securitization transaction—a landmark deal to mobilize private capital at scale to create jobs, drive growth, and build resilience in developing economies. The $510 million collateralized loan obligation marks the first step in an effort to channel institutional investment into emerging markets through a new, scalable platform. Read the announcement.
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BLOGS, STORIES, & MORE |
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India's Electric Revolution: Driving Job Creation and Green Growth India's electric vehicle revolution is transforming the transportation sector and creating thousands of jobs in manufacturing, technology, and services. This story explores how IFC's support for EV infrastructure and innovation is helping India transition to cleaner mobility while generating employment opportunities, particularly for youth and women. The shift to electric vehicles is not only reducing emissions but also building a skilled workforce for the future. Read the story. How Tourism Drives Job Creation in Africa Tourism contributes 10% of global GDP and supports over 370 million jobs worldwide. In emerging markets, it serves as a lifeline for communities, empowering women and youth while preserving cultural and natural heritage. This story and video explore how IFC supports tourism that protects the planet, expands jobs with strong labor standards, and strengthens low-income and fragile economies. Watch the video. Building Nigeria's Healthcare Ecosystem In this Q&A, Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, National Coordinator of Nigeria's Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain, shares how Nigeria plans to produce 70% of its healthcare products locally by 2030. The conversation explores public-private partnerships, technology transfer, talent retention, and how Medipool—a 20-year pooled procurement platform—could serve as a model for all of Africa. Read the interview. Trust and Social Inclusion: The Foundations of Jobs and Development Jobs provide income, dignity, and a stake in society. But what enables jobs to flourish in the first place? Trust is the "human infrastructure" of job creation. When people trust institutions to be fair, feel included in shaping decisions, and see tangible benefits reaching their communities, they are more likely to support reforms and contribute to economic growth. This blog explores how trust reduces risks, strengthens networks, and reinforces institutional legitimacy—creating stable environments where businesses invest, entrepreneurs innovate, and jobs are created. Read the blog. Why Economic Inequality Matters for Development When inequality is too high, it limits opportunities, undermines broad-based growth, and slows poverty reduction. This blog, co-authored by World Bank Directors Luis Felipe Lopez-Calva, Deon Filmer, and Haishan Fu, explores why economic inequality matters for development and how better data and smarter policies can drive shared prosperity. The piece continues the discussion from a recent Bank event on tackling inequality. Read the blog. Port Performance Varies Across the Globe Amid Continuing Shocks Port performance across the world declined between 2020 and 2024 due to the Red Sea Crisis, challenges at the Panama Canal, and pandemic-related shocks, according to a new report. However, efficiency gains varied by region and income level. Read the report. Uganda Country Climate and Development Report The Uganda CCDR showcases opportunities for climate-resilient growth and sustainable development across the country. The report examines how Uganda can pursue a low-carbon, climate-resilient development path while addressing poverty, creating jobs, and protecting natural resources. Read the report. Embracing and Shaping Change: Human Development in MENA The MENA region is at a turning point. Aging, climate change, and AI are reshaping human development—but with the right policies, the region can turn disruption into opportunity. This new World Bank report identifies a future-fit agenda for investing in people across the Middle East and North Africa. Read the report. Accelerating Development: Ideas for Impact Podcast The World Bank Institute has launched the first AI-generated, multilingual podcast covering key highlights from flagship reports. The podcast series is available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, and Chinese, featuring both policymaker and research versions of each episode. Topics include global economic prospects, the future of work, and data for development. Subscribe now.
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This newsletter is produced by the Civil Society Team of the World Bank in collaboration with other units. It highlights policies, programs, events, and initiatives of the World Bank Group that are of interest to CSOs. Please send your comments and feedback to: civilsociety@worldbank.org. The World Bank Civil Society Team For more information visit our website: worldbank.org/civilsociety Access to Information | Operational Summary | Other Bank Newsletters |
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