Ary Naïm

World Bank Group Country Manager for Poland. Boosting innovation, investment, and resilience, public & private sectors together

[Xavier Jaravel @XJaravel]

Avec Philippe Aghion (@Ph_Aghion), Antonin Bergeaud (@a_bergeaud) et Gilbert Cette, nous avons répondu à l'invitation de @lemondefr pour faire un point sur le décrochage de la productivité en Europe et en France par rapport aux Etats-Unis 👇👇👇👇

[IFC @IFC_org]

Fifty years ago, IFC made its first investment in Egypt. What followed was five decades of partnership that built industries, opened markets, and created opportunity across one of Africa's most dynamic economies.

Watch the story: https://t.co/o3ZmoQl4H4

[Ary Naïm @AryNaim]

I was very impressed @ImpactCEE by Amal Clooney @ClooneyFDN. Deeply human, thoughtful, humble, and knowledgeable. Pleased to be part of the listening crowd!

[Kristalina Georgieva @KGeorgieva]

Poland’s remarkable progress shows that fast, sustainable and inclusive growth is possible. At @ImpactCEE I reflected on the lessons from 🇵🇱 transformation, including the role that European integration can play in driving future growth. Read my remarks: https://t.co/YpoNXAmrEg

[Ary Naïm @AryNaim]

Very pleased to join @MoraruAndreea @tbardzilowski and #MaciejReluga @ImpactCEE to discuss links between financial sector stability, development, and economic prosperity at times of uncertainty, and what #Poland must do to seize the opportunities at hand.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Africa’s next phase of growth will be built through partnership — with countries and businesses investing in one another’s success.

I was delighted to open this year’s @africaceoforum in Kigali. Over the next two days, #ACF2026 will bring together leaders from across the continent to discuss how Africa can scale growth through investment, infrastructure, and stronger policy frameworks.

Watch live: https://t.co/Vcju8RvPMI

[Ary Naïm @AryNaim]

A highly valuable perspective as #Poland builds on its skills and tight labor market to accelerate its #AI leadership. A coordinated strategy for soft and hard infrastructure is key, as well as public-private collaboration and private capital mobilization @DStanderski

[IFC @IFC_org]

AI is transforming tasks, jobs, and skills demand. Are countries ready?

A new @WorldBankGroup handbook shows how to make the most of AI's potential, from early productivity gains to improving service delivery and building an economy that grows with AI: https://t.co/aNMEiIQaqV

[Mariana Mazzucato @MazzucatoM]

To face global challenges—from climate to health to inequality—we need a new economic theory of the common good. Not just what outcomes we pursue, but how we pursue them: through purpose and directionality, co-creation and participation, collective learning, reward-sharing, and accountability.

My next book, The Common Good Economy (link in replies), presents this framework for governing economies toward collective goals—shaping markets with purpose, not just fixing them after they fail.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Morocco has laid strong foundations for growth. The next phase will depend on scaling private investment.

@WorldBankGroup’s Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) outlines how targeted reforms could unlock up to $7.4B in investment and create more than 166,000 jobs — especially for youth and women. https://t.co/dnYcx8UtEB

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

What does it take to move Africa from potential to prosperity?

I sat down with @AlikoDangote, President of @DangoteGroup and one of the most consequential industrialists of our time, to find out. We talked about African-led investment, job creation at scale, and what it truly takes to build a prosperous Africa.

Watch our full conversation here: https://t.co/F8pzTOZ5LE

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Great meeting @DariuszKlimczak, Poland’s Minister of Infrastructure, on our long-standing partnership. We’ve strengthened water management & flood protection, protecting communities & jobs. Poland’s experience will be shared globally through our new Country Partnership Framework.

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

The war in the Middle East is putting new pressure on global energy markets, with real consequences for jobs and development.

Our latest Commodity Markets Outlook finds energy prices could rise 24% in 2026.

Read more: https://t.co/Pqd9YnBtga

#CMO2026

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Good discussion with Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade, CEO of Energias de Portugal, on expanding electricity networks.

@IFC_org stands ready to support energy access through innovative financing—driving jobs and economic development. #Energy #EmergingMarkets

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Energy powers jobs and development, and demand is only growing.

Glad to kick off the Energy Forum with the @WorldBankGroup energy family, focused on delivering scalable solutions for our clients—from clean cooking to nuclear, hydro, natural gas, and #Mission300.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Big momentum at #WBGMeetings this week.

The @WorldBankGroup’s #WaterForward initiative is helping countries build stronger, more reliable water systems—driving growth, supporting livelihoods, and attracting private investment.

14 countries have launched national water compacts so far, with many more in progress.

Our goal: water security for 1 billion people by 2030. https://t.co/RnpQTAGOSt

[Embassy of Poland U.S. @PolishEmbassyUS]

We had the pleasure of hosting Minister of Finance @Domanski_Andrz, Managing Director of the IMF @KGeorgieva & World Bank Managing Director of Operations @bjerde_anna.

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Great to mark 40 years since Poland’s return to the Bretton Woods Institutions with @PolishEmbassyUS. Over that time, Poland has become a development success story—transitioning to a market economy, building strong institutions & investing in people. A reference point for others.

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

In Europe and Central Asia, nearly 2/3 of industrial policy announcements have focused on agriculture and food production, while just 10% targeted high-tech or capital goods—sectors that drive long-term productivity and job growth.

Learn more: https://t.co/fUSgLcXjWW #ECAUpdate

[Ary Naïm @AryNaim]

@IFC_org & @Refugees continue building on their global partnership to address the affordable housing gap in #Poland. There is a clear addressable market gap, creative solutions are needed. We call on all willing partners!

[UNHCR Polska @UNHCRPoland]

Today, @UNHCRPoland and @IFC_org hosted the conference “Assessment of the Market Potential for Affordable Housing in Poland”🏡

Experts across sectors came together to discuss effective affordable housing solutions, with a focus on Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Łódź and Gdańsk.

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe are underinvesting in the intangible assets driving modern growth: R&D, AI, data, and skills.

That could hold back innovation, productivity, and better jobs.

@WorldBankECA's latest #EURER explains why it matters: https://t.co/gAbO81Gxsa