Stephane Guimbert

Director, @WorldBank, Egypt, Djibouti, Yemen. Working to #EndPoverty and aspiring to a green, just, prosperous world

[Stephane Guimbert @SGuimbert]

Our @WorldBankGroup support to #Yemen over the next 5 years will focus on livelihoods and jobs. Amid fragility and uncertainty, partners must get together to support building Yemen's future.

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

News: The @WorldBankGroup's Board has approved a new #Yemen Country Partnership Framework for FY2026-2030, "Better Livelihoods & More Jobs Amid Fragility."
A new phase in our commitment to the people of Yemen.
Learn more: https://t.co/uSBRPRvbZo

[Ilyas M. Dawaleh @Ilyasdawaleh]

Non seulement nous étions heureux d’être aux côtés de Dr Djama, pour sa 1ere Sortie en tant que Ministre, mais aussi très heureux d’assister au lancement de notre Engagement National pour la réforme et la transformation du secteur de l’Energie. #Mission300 Pacte National de l’#Energie #Djibouti

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

Improved railways can mean a better job, a shorter commute, & more time with family. 🚆 Through the RISE project, the @‌WorldBankGroup is supporting Egypt’s efforts to modernize key rail corridors—helping people access more jobs and services. https://t.co/BCdbCBMKtC

[Stephane Guimbert @SGuimbert]

Le Gouvernement de #Djibouti an mis en place un programme de formation étroitement lié aux besoins du secteur privé, assurant des débouchés d’emploi à la sortie des formations. C’est un des soutiens efficaces de la @WorldBankGroup à la création d’emplois à Djibouti

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

Training designed with employers creates direct pathways to work.

In #Djibouti 🇩🇯, the @WorldBankGroup-supported Skills Development for Employment Project aligns training with market needs across port operations and beyond.

Learn more: https://t.co/NRbKrwhUAN

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

#WBGMeetings recap:

➡️Water Forward is live. A new global platform — backed by the World Bank Group, MDBs, DFIs, and partners — to deliver water security to 1 billion people by 2030. 14 countries have already signed national water compacts.

➡️Driving growth and jobs through energy — Mission 300, with the African Development Bank, is connecting 300M people in Africa to electricity by 2030. More broadly, @WorldBankGroup has already reached 215M with new or improved energy access, on the way to 575M.

[Ousmane Dione @ousmanedione]

Important meeting w/ Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty & delegation on key priorities for #Egypt incl. energy, food security, boosting job-creating sectors, & continuing crucial reforms. WBG is committed to using all tools at its disposal to support Egypt at this critical moment.

[Ousmane Dione @ousmanedione]

Very good as always to speak with Minister of Economy @IlyasDawaleh during the #WBGMeetings. We are committed to helping #Djibouti navigate present challenges including energy and food security while continuing to boost youth employment and move forward with key reforms.

[Stephane Guimbert @SGuimbert]

Une etape importante pour #Djibouti. Un programme national pour la diversification de l'economie et la croissance du secteur prive. Soutenu par un financement base sur les resultats. Avec le soutien a la fois de la Banque Mondiale et la Societe Financiere Internationale.

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

NEWS: The @WorldBankGroup has approved a US$25.75 Million @WBG_IDA grant for #Djibouti’s 🇩🇯 Economic Diversification Program — the country’s first Program-for-Results (PforR) financing.

Learn more: https://t.co/wfnVKW1ahs

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

NEWS: The @WorldBankGroup has approved a $35 million grant to expand access to safe & reliable water resources for rural communities in #Djibouti 🇩🇯.

The project is expected to enhance climate resilience for at least 167,000 people.

Learn more: https://t.co/gqK1sh4pIq

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Women’s economic participation helps power stronger economies. 👩‍💼

Expanding opportunities for women & youth across #Egypt's 🇪🇬 growing private sector—from manufacturing to digital services—can help create more & better jobs. https://t.co/iZTxbC3oCo

[Stephane Guimbert @SGuimbert]

Proud to see how the Inclusive Housing Finance Program is helping expand access to affordable housing in Egypt.

More than 693,000 low-income families have already been able to access formal homes—while supporting jobs, financial inclusion, and stronger communities.

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

#Egypt 🇪🇬: More than 693,000 low-income families accessed formal, affordable housing thanks to the @WorldBankGroup Inclusive Housing Finance Program.
The results:
✅Stronger housing security
✅A growing mortgage market
✅Millions of jobs supported
https://t.co/1d88BEMH3a

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt @MFAEgOfficial]

FM Dr. Abdelatty received Mr. Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, during his first official visit to Egypt. They discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation and support Egypt’s development priorities.

[رئاسة مجلس الوزراء المصري @CabinetEgy]

في إطار #زيارته_الرسمية_الأولى_لمصر:

#رئيس_الوزراء يلتقي #رئيس_مجموعة_البنك_الدولي والوفد المرافق له

للمزيد|https://t.co/jJwOv1TM0O

#رئاسة_مجلس_الوزراء | #مصر

[رئاسة جمهورية مصر العربية @EGPresidency_AR]

President El-Sisi Meets the President of the World Bank Group
https://t.co/666rigXkpH

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

Across 190 economies, Women, Business and the Law reveals a stark gap between laws and reality:

➡️ 67/100 on laws
➡️ 53 on enforcement
➡️ 47 on systems and services

The result? Persistent opportunity gaps, lower productivity, and slower growth.

Explore the #WomenBizLaw report: https://t.co/RMb9tcURYG

[Ilyas M. Dawaleh @Ilyasdawaleh]

#Djibouti aussi « se doit » de refonder son modèle de développement.
Le monde change.
Les repères bougent.
Les zones de confort s’éteignent.
Les nations font des choix décisifs.
Demain matin, sous le leadership du PM @A_Kamil_Mohamed, présentation du Plan national de développement et du Programme national du Capital humain, au cœur de notre trajectoire future.

[IFC Africa VP @IFCAfrica_VP]

With @MMohieldin27, @ousmanedione and business journalist Zeina Soufan at today’s "Innovating for Resilience: Financing for a Sustainable Future” event in Cairo.

We discussed how regional financial strategies can support global climate goals for stronger, more resilient economies.

By scaling programs like .@IFC_org’s #30by30, we are building financial ecosystems that drive growth across #Egypt and the broader region. 🇪🇬

[Stephane Guimbert @SGuimbert]

Our first Development Dialogues with the @worldbankgroup and Economic Research Forum (ERF) brought youth voices into policy conversations on skills, jobs & Egypt’s future of work. Here are some thoughts from this dialog: https://t.co/jp5C3cXuSZ

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt @MFAEgOfficial]

Minister of Planning, Econ. Dev. & Int’l Coop. Meets President of the @WorldBank Group on the Sidelines of #wef26

Al-Mashat: H.E. President El-Sisi’s messages at Davos underscore the transformations & challenges in the international cooperation landscape

https://t.co/lbmrjYBqv5

[Stephane Guimbert @SGuimbert]

One of #Egypt flagship programs - combining local participation for infrastructure investment, development of industrial zones, and strengthening clusters of businesses, this program created jobs, delivered services to millions, and provided a powerful model of local development

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

The @WorldBank-supported Upper #Egypt 🇪🇬 Local Development Program has helped create 71K+ new jobs — helping families across Sohag, Qena, Assiut & Minya build a stronger and more secure future.

Learn more: https://t.co/zXyFJGOier