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Follow the World Bank's work to help countries reduce poverty and close gaps in income and opportunity for the less well-off.

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  1. 3 hours ago

    A program in is making it easier for informal sector workers to get the loans they need to buy, build, or improve their homes

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  2. 8 hours ago

    One way to cope with an aging workforce in ? Get more women in the workplace. Accessible childcare can help make that happen:

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  3. 13 hours ago

    What are the consequences of failing to invest in ? explains:

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  4. 18 hours ago

    Migration is highly concentrated, with just 10 countries hosting 60% of the world’s migrants. Learn more in our new report:

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  5. 23 hours ago

    Economic mobility across generations is key to —but not everyone is getting an equal chance at success

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  6. Jun 21

    We've made a lot of progress since we started tracking global financial inclusion. What remains to be done? Queen Máxima, , and discuss the future of :

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  7. Jun 21

    New report examines how to help host communities manage the arrival of large numbers of displaced people:

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  8. Jun 21

    Mama Safi arrived at Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp after a harrowing year-long journey from her native Congo. She now runs a business that employs 10 other refugees.

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  9. Jun 21

    In which countries do children have the best chances to surpass their parents' education? Here's what we found when we asked this question:

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  10. Jun 21

    ⏰ STARTING SOON! Over half the world's population lives in cities. Join the chat on how urban centers can become more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable:

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    Jun 20

    Climate change, conflict and poverty are challenging countries’ efforts to achieve the , says new UN report:

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  12. Jun 21

    Refugees in are rebuilding their lives through homecooked traditional food.

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  13. Jun 20

    This , learn about the harsh realities and hopeful solutions of internal displacement:

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    Jun 16

    DYK? Access to mobile savings provides women with privacy and control over their income, which in turn boosts their likelihood of saving and reduces poverty and inequality. 💵📱

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  15. Jun 20

    Behind every statistic is a story. Behind every number is a person.

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  16. Jun 20

    Meet Fardowsa, a Somali refugee living in Uganda. Thanks to her , she has been able to open a bank account 🏦, register her SIM card 📱, and go to university 👩🏾‍🎓:

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  17. Jun 20

    ⌚️ Every 2 seconds, another person is forced to flee their home. ⌚️

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  18. Jun 19

    The future of finance in Sub-Saharan Africa is digital

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  19. Jun 19

    Mayors around the world are working to find solutions that fuel growth while keeping their cities liveable

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  20. Jun 19

    Countries can increase to shocks by ensuring that post-disaster reconstruction is: 🏗️ Better 👷‍♀️ Faster 💪 Stronger

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