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Stakeholder Engagement Newsletter |
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November 2025 |
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Dear Colleague,
I hope you are doing well and having a wonderful week. In this edition, we are delighted to share stories from around the world that highlight how the World Bank Group and our partners are working together to strengthen health systems, nurture the early years that shape human capital, expand access to jobs, and unlock pathways to inclusive and resilient growth. From advancing universal access to quality healthcare and digital connectivity, to empowering women and youth and strengthening community livelihoods, these efforts reflect what is possible when we work collaboratively toward shared goals. Together, we are helping create a future that is healthier, more prosperous, and more sustainable for everyone. Thank you for reading and for being an important part of this global community. Warm regards, Rose Craigue Stakeholder Engagement Lead, World Bank Group
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HIGHLIGHTS |
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 | The World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) and Save the Children have partnered for over a decade across three continents, working together to deliver better outcomes for children. The partnership is transforming how communities invest in these critical early years, or a person’s human capital, thereby building pathways from vulnerability to opportunity. Read more. |
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 | Through strategic investments—such as redesigning primary care, scaling national health insurance programs, expanding the manufacture of critical health supplies, supporting regulatory reform for more private sector engagement, and training healthcare workers—the World Bank Group (WBG) is enabling countries to unlock economic potential. Achieving WBG's goal of reaching 1.5 billion people with quality and affordable health services will require smarter resource use, bold thinking, and strong partnerships. But working together, we will get there. Read more. |
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 | The World Bank Group (WBG) and four leading African think tanks jointly launched the Network for Impact in Africa (NIA), a new initiative designed to deepen operational collaboration and accelerate development outcomes across the continent. Its core purpose is twofold: to join forces in sharing practical global and local knowledge when engaging policymakers and to identify actionable, country-specific solutions that can accelerate impact. Read more. |
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UPDATES, NEWS, STORIES, & MORE World Bank Group Appoints Paschal Donohoe as Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer The World Bank Group (WBG) announced the appointment of Paschal Donohoe as Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer. Donohoe has served as Ireland's Minister for Finance since January 2025, and as President of the Eurogroup of finance ministers since July 2020. His extensive experience spans both the public and private sectors, including nearly a decade at Procter & Gamble. Read more. Building Resilience that Lasts: Game Changers for a Livable Planet Storms, floods, heat, and droughts hit hardest those who have the least. When the soil cracks and the rivers dry, work disappears. In Sub-Saharan Africa, one drought can wipe out 900,000 jobs in a year — and with them, years of progress. But investments in resilience are changing that story. Read more. From Classrooms to Communities: Educating, Empowering, and Elevating Nigeria’s Girls and Women
Through a portfolio of projects – AGILE, NFWP, IMPACT, ANRiN, NASSP-SU, and NG-CARES – the International Development Association (IDA) is empowering adolescents and women, driving Nigeria’s human capital development and fostering inclusive growth. Read more. At a Crossroads: Prospects for Government Health Financing Amidst Declining Aid Investing in health is one of the most powerful drivers of human capital, growth, and job creation. However, low- and lower-middle-income countries are at a crossroads with growing economic uncertainty and a changing aid landscape. It puts further pressure on governments already struggling to finance and deliver universal health coverage (UHC). This report, part of an annual series, monitors the latest trends and provides an outlook on government and donor health spending in these countries. Read more. Harnessing Digital Potential to Unlock Inclusive Growth and Job Creation At the conclusion of a regional summit held on November 17–18, 2025, in Benin, ministers responsible for digital affairs from West and Central African countries adopted the Cotonou Declaration, signaling their strong commitment to accelerating digital transformation in the region. They set ambitious targets for 2030, including achieving affordable and reliable broadband access for 90% of the population. Read more. From Waste to Wealth: South Asia’s Food Systems at a Turning Point Investing in health is one of the most powerful drivers of human capital, growth, and job creation. However, low- and lower-middle-income countries are at a crossroads with growing economic uncertainty and a changing aid landscape. It puts further pressure on governments already struggling to finance and deliver universal health coverage (UHC). This report, part of an annual series, monitors the latest trends and provides an outlook on government and donor health spending in these countries. Read more. Forests for the Future: Income and Hope for Youth in Guatemala
In Loma Linda (Quetzaltenango) and Santa Lucía Utatlán (Sololá), sustainable community tourism and beekeeping are paving the way for new generations to find income and build a future in their own communities, with support from the World Bank and guidance from Sotz’il. Read more. Promoting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises' financial access to boost growth and jobs in Ecuador Investing in health is one of the most powerful drivers of human capital, growth, and job creation. However, low- and lower-middle-income countries are at a crossroads with growing economic uncertainty and a changing aid landscape. This report, part of an annual series, monitors the latest trends and provides an outlook on government and donor health spending in these countries. Read more. Skills Training Is Opening Opportunities for Millions of Young People in Africa To address a gap in the workforce across Africa, the World Bank Group (WBG) launched the Skills for Jobs Policy Academy to share global evidence, innovations, and practical tools for effective skills development. Organized jointly with the Government of Kenya and the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the Academy took place in Nairobi, Kenya, between September 29 to October 3, 2025. Read more. Morocco’s Blue Future: How Aquaculture Can Power Growth and Jobs Morocco is setting its sights on the sea. With its extensive coastline, rich marine ecosystems, and a growing global appetite for sustainable seafood, the Kingdom is turning to marine aquaculture as a new engine for growth, innovation and jobs. The World Bank is already supporting Morocco in building a climate-resilient Blue Economy through a $350 million Program for Results and a grant of $5 million from PROBLUE Multi-Donor Trust Fund. Read more. |
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