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[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

We’re shifting where we share our updates. Going forward, this account will no longer be updated. 👉 Follow IFC Europe on LinkedIn for our latest news and insights:‌ https://t.co/3gaW3ZOpYz

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

In a world of AI and deepfakes, what does knowledge really mean?
On the #DevelopmentPodcast, tech journalist Jamie Bartlett explains how to use AI without being misled, & @WorldBankGroup’s @Paschald discusses how knowledge helps countries create jobs.
🎧 https://t.co/AW0JuFX0PN

[IFC Europe and Central Asia @IFC_ECA]

🧵From textile waste to dignified jobs. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sugar on Top is turning circular fashion into opportunity for women artisans. With support from @efsefund and @IFC_org, the studio is scaling sustainable design and creating inclusive jobs. https://t.co/L3aaFtrDbF

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

Women’s economic exclusion is a growth problem.
Legal gaps, weak enforcement, and barriers to finance continue to limit opportunity and productivity worldwide. Reform can unlock enormous potential.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/AaetfPVBeA

#WomenBizLaw

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

Gender inclusion strengthens economies, boosts productivity, and fuels innovation.
Yet millions of women remain locked out by outdated laws and weak institutions.
Reform is essential for future growth.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/0ZGKCrKqpv

#WomenBizLaw

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

More than 700 million women still lack access to a financial account holding back their ability to save, invest & build businesses. Closing this gap can unlock jobs & boost growth worldwide.
This #IWD, learn how the @WorldBankGroup is helping change that:
https://t.co/2qvfN8XRbd

[IFC @IFC_org]

Women can start businesses in most economies—but only ~1/2 ensure equal access to credit. And childcare support is limited: <50% have laws, only 30% of needed policies are in place (1% in low-income).

More findings in a new report: https://t.co/FMasR49Q45
#WomensDay

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

We are #PoweringAfrica!

#Mission300 has helped connect nearly 39 million people to electricity through ~150 projects that span the energy value chain in 40+ countries. Learn more: https://t.co/9HlZIUe00S

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

Ajay on why investing in jobs creates hope and opportunity while strengthening global stability. https://t.co/R6PzyjYCGH

[IFC Africa VP @IFCAfrica_VP]

Luxembourg plays a key role as a global hub for sustainable finance.
Productive discussions with Finance Minister @RothGilles on deepening @IFC_org – Luxembourg collaboration to help turn innovative finance into real outcomes stronger markets, and job creation.
#EIBForum

[IFC Africa VP @IFCAfrica_VP]

At the @EIB Group Forum, we discussed what a new global order means for growth, resilience, and opportunity. I joined @NOIweala, Cardinal Turkson, and @SaniaNishtar to discuss how MDBs and the private sector can work together to share risk, mobilize capital, and support resilient growth across the Global South.
#EIBForum

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

Nearly 600M people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity. That’s about half the population!

@WorldBankGroup, @AfDB_Group, and partners are closing this gap. Through #Mission300, the World Bank Group has connected nearly 39M people.

More: https://t.co/5yGqOBbXH5 #PoweringAfrica

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

Agriculture is critical to jobs and food security.

🌱AgriConnect is helping farmers access finance, markets, and tech.
We’re doubling agribusiness investment to $9B a year by 2030. Already improving food security for 201M people—327M by 2030.

Read more: https://t.co/zOED7KQxLv

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

No single financing solution can tackle development challenges alone. Find out how IFC’s new credit #insurance policy, backed by 19 global insurers, is unlocking billions to support businesses in emerging markets. https://t.co/sTbyR5BpCC #CreditInsuranceFacility

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of emerging markets, yet financing remains a challenge. A new @IFC_org credit insurance facility will unlock billions in lending and drive development impact. https://t.co/7SUS8edtJc

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

Almost $588 billion. That’s what Ukraine will need to rebuild over the next decade—roughly 3x its projected 2025 GDP.

Read the #RDNA5 assessment by the Government of Ukraine, @worldbankgroup, @EU_Commission, and @UN released today: https://t.co/CEbHOOz5Pc

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

This March in #Luxembourg, IFC will join #EIBForum to discuss mobilizing finance and partnerships to expand access to quality healthcare for women and children worldwide 👉https://t.co/v3L9lxnhzf

[IFC Africa VP @IFCAfrica_VP]

⚕️#Health equity is an investment priority, public-private collaboration can mobilize even more capital to improve health outcomes for women and children worldwide.

Pleased to join leaders at the #EIBForum to explore how finance can unlock durable, systems wide solutions for quality healthcare.

🗓️ 3-5 March 2026 📍Luxembourg
@EIB ➡️https://t.co/RPZ3NvCjrs

[IFC Western Europe @IFCEurope]

Investing in jobs creates hope and opportunity while strengthening global stability. Through the Jobs Agenda, @worldbankgroup is
✅Investing in people + infrastructure
✅Enabling business-friendly environment
✅Mobilizing private capital
Read Ajay’s op-ed: https://t.co/Skv9fxgz2a

[IFC @IFC_org]

Digital tokenized bonds (#DTBs) offer new pathways for investment in emerging markets, but this innovation comes with risks.

The good news? Many of these risks aren’t entirely new.
Read Part 2 of our 3 part series on DTBs to learn more: https://t.co/azR7ASIytj

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

Removing barriers to women’s economic participation could boost global output by up to 20%.

Join the global launch of Women, Business and the Law 2026 to explore what the data show—and what comes next.

📅 February 24
⏰ 10 am EST
➡️https://t.co/Os5CkTttTn #WomenBizLaw