Axel van Trotsenburg

Former Senior Managing Director, Development Policy and Partnerships @WorldBank. #ThinkBeyondTomorrow to make #development work.

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Today I reflect on 37 years of service at the @WorldBank — from my start as a young economist to the HPIC debt relief initiative, & years in the field responding to crises & clients’ needs. Grateful to all who shaped this journey.

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Indonesia's electricity demand will grow 5X by 2050⚡.

@WorldBank’s new $1.1B Step-Up Loans are helping PLN @pln_123 build a bigger, stronger, smarter grids.

Learn more: 👉 https://t.co/PXc3CoFqCB

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The Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025 is now live. It spotlights our Four Cs framework: Connectivity, Compute, Context, & Competency. These foundations help countries adopt, adapt, and innovate with AI.

Replay: https://t.co/4NFWmvvO1Y
Read my blog: https://t.co/MPZEvQPfio

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Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. Grateful for the extraordinary colleagues and communities I’ve had the honor to serve — your dedication inspires me every day. Wishing you a season of gratitude, reflection, and meaningful connection.

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@Diop_IFC Thank you, Makhtar. Your incredible friendship and support have made this journey so much more meaningful. I truly appreciate having you as a wonderful colleague and partner. Looking forward to many more great moments together!

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Just back from South Africa, the #G20SouthAfrica Leaders’ Declaration delivers key commitments on debt sustainability, critical minerals, inclusive growth, and stronger multilateral institutions. Now the focus must be on turning these ambitions into real impact for people.

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READ : #G20SouthAfrica Summit Declaration.

#ReKaofela
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld🌍

https://t.co/4EigUNV8zn

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.@WorldBank was founded in 1944 to rebuild a world emerging from war. Over time, that mission evolved to end poverty on a livable planet. I spoke with @France24’s @ChPilgrim to share reflections from nearly 40 years of service. Watch my interview: https://t.co/9kGeqjwyHq

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Welcome @Paschald. Congratulations on your appointment as Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer. The @WorldBank Group is a remarkable institution, and I’m confident you will help lead it with vision and excellence.

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

ANNOUNCEMENT: @Paschald appointed as Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer at the World Bank Group. https://t.co/Fu2JXz7aTk

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💡 Small AI, large impact. Discover how AI can drive jobs, boost productivity, and help developing countries leapfrog into the digital future. Join us on November 25 to hear from experts and innovators sharing lessons on building AI foundations. 🔗 https://t.co/RjImrQRYpW

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For more than 10 years, @WBG_IDA & @save_children have worked together to deliver better outcomes for children.

Discover how they help communities invest in these critical early years, the foundation of human capital. https://t.co/9gLWvXS2RM #WorldChildrensDay #IDAworks

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Just visited @dcck and met CEO Mike Curtin. Their incredible work tackles poverty & hunger by creating jobs & empowering communities. Proud that @WorldBank has been contributing through our Community Connections campaign. Their model truly transforms lives!

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I arrived @WorldBank in 1988 as a Young Professional when the institution was still shaped by Cold War logic. From $100B in HIPC debt relief to the historic IDA21 replenishment, development finance has transformed. Watch my conversation w/@MasoodA_ @CGDev: https://t.co/NNTMUlrnO3

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Happening today! @WorldBank Senior Managing Director for Development Policy and Partnerships @AxelVT_WB joins @MasoodA_ for a conversation on the evolution of multilateralism, the future of international cooperation, and more.

Watch live at 11:15am ET:
https://t.co/hLaPq309Ob

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Investing in resilience is investing in people, livelihoods, and jobs on a livable planet. At #COP30 in Belém, we’re launching the 4th Global CCDR Summary Report — Jobs in a Changing Climate. Listen to our expert explain how climate investing in resilience today can secure jobs.

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Today’s Forests for the Future event showed how communities across the Amazon are connecting forests and prosperity. With 33 million forest-sector jobs and 73 more created for every 100, investing in nature is essential. Replay: https://t.co/hcoS2L4DJ3

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Walking the Amazon trails reminded me that the rainforest is a living library. When we value its traditional knowledge, we protect the forest, strengthen local economies, & empower the people who’ve safeguarded it for generations. Read my latest blog: https://t.co/dCxd14zYkm

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Our strength at the @WorldBank Group comes from the diversity of experiences, perspectives, & talents across all regions.

Honored by today’s tribute from the African Female Professional Network AFREM, & grateful for this moment of reflection.

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.@WorldBank, governance is more than a word — it’s a practice. As we mark the Tribunal’s 45th anniversary, we reaffirm that fairness, accountability, & good governance are essential to development & core to our mission. Honored to open today’s symposium w/ Judge Janice Bellace.

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#LatAm and the #Caribbean have a strong entrepreneurial spirit — but low growth and productivity. How can we turn this around?

Join the conversation with @WilliamFMaloney and @JMarczak.

🗓️ November 18 @worldbank Live @ACLatAm: https://t.co/oOp95RWE5W

[Axel van Trotsenburg @Axel_vanT]

@WorldBank Group, governance is more than a word— it’s a practice. As we mark the Tribunal’s 45th anniversary, we reaffirm that fairness, accountability, & good governance are essential to development & core to our mission. Honored to open today’s symposium w/Judge Janice Bellace