World Bank Data

Must read for #data producers and users: new @the_IDB publication presents recommendations to improve #statistics production. Learn more: http://www.iadb.org/capacidadestadistica … @BID_GobernArtepic.twitter.com/p9EeW4pgHA

Here are 5 ways cities can curb plastic waste: http://wrld.bg/MYI130knqzq  #BeatPlasticPollutionpic.twitter.com/EDucC0Pf1G

DIME research from #Nigeria featured on @vox_dev suggests that TV shows can promote safer sexual practices mainly through learning, rather than social conformity #edutainment #impactevaluation http://wrld.bg/GVA730kkVEO pic.twitter.com/jCYfGOZFOh

#DYK that #data from social media & online marketplaces, like Yelp or Amazon, are being used to predict repayment outcomes? More in #DoingBiz new research: http://wrld.bg/x0it30kkKTs pic.twitter.com/cZqiRlaBda

[NEW RELEASE ] According to the latest MDB joint report, the @WorldBank remains the world’s largest multilateral financier of climate-related projects, investing over $13 billion in 2017. #Learnmore → http://wrld.bg/lHpW30kt5Si  pic.twitter.com/AQqVGS0VFA

NEW .@WorldBank report says global growth to slow to 3% in 2019 from 3.1% in 2018, as slack dissipates, major central banks normalize policy, trade and investment moderate #WBGEP2018 http://wrld.bg/fSL330kjnul pic.twitter.com/Iyq0tPI4Su

Check this out! We've created a prototype of age and gender recognition based on #Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services. We want to use pictures of survey respondents to validate their answers about age and gender. http://wrld.bg/7g5L30kkVTH pic.twitter.com/4SUiuogch3

.@IFC_Org’s @HenrietteKolb: To attract #women as riders and drivers, the #RideHailing industry needs to continue to enhance security features and minimize perceived threats. Read report: http://ifc.org/drivingequality  #DrivingEqualitypic.twitter.com/cdhnsuIIwD

In a world without #migration, the Washington @Capitals and the 2014 World Cup champions wouldn’t be recognizable. Learn more about how migration is shaping our world in our new report #Moving4Prosperity https://bit.ly/2sK5cMY pic.twitter.com/GUVDAvH7al

Engaging in #InternationalTrade involves more barriers in low- and middle-income countries. Learn More: http://wrld.bg/hvGL30kdbak  #SDGAtlas #SDG17pic.twitter.com/kLKHk3p8es

Public-private partnership investment, as a proportion of GDP, has declined in recent years. Learn More: http://wrld.bg/hvGL30kdbak  #SDGAtlas #SDG17pic.twitter.com/o6gIaf2nky

Loan disbursements from bilateral creditors (governments and their agencies) to low- and middle-income countries reached $54 billion in 2016. Learn More: http://wrld.bg/nig230kdaZf  #SDGAtlas #SDG17pic.twitter.com/O2H4cIUplq

In Sub-Saharan #Africa, small & medium enterprises are 19% less likely to obtain a loan than in other regions of the developing world. How to improve? #DoingBiz http://wrld.bg/x0it30kkKTs pic.twitter.com/xcfU5MOcRz

In low-income countries only 12 percent of people use the Internet. Learn More: http://wrld.bg/nig230kdaZf  #SDGAtlas #SDG17pic.twitter.com/IbV8Y08rzc

What can #data from the Mauna Loa observatory tell us about our planet? Find out in this episode of #GeekOutWithTariq. http://wrld.bg/wZA430knlFx  @NOAA_ESRL @WBG_Climatepic.twitter.com/b6a0YgpEx8

51% of #refugees are children. Many of them miss school for extended periods of time. Can host countries provide education for both #communitiesandrefugees? Share your insights. #worldrefugeedaypic.twitter.com/CBrSPl58p6

Corrupt public officials may make it harder for citizens and businesses to access government services. Learn More: http://wrld.bg/nig230kdaZf  #SDGAtlas #SDG16pic.twitter.com/Z2Q2gvM860

Do new roads always bring prosperity? Research by @thesamasher on adding feeder roads in rural #India suggests that even with better market connections, remote areas may continue to lack economic opportunities. https://bit.ly/2HslWgW pic.twitter.com/WCsDvKfi4K