Across Europe and Central Asia, countries have the potential for more trade and foreign direct investment—which could catapult their economic growth. Read the #TIDESofChange report to discover how: https://t.co/yK3HdGWjeI
Bringing more people into the job market is key to boosting economic prosperity in the Western Balkans.
The @WorldBankGroup's Emilia Skrok breaks down the findings of our new #WBRER report on the challenges and opportunities facing the region's economies ⬇️
Welcome #TiranaBank to @IFC_org’s Global Trade Finance Program. Through this partnership, IFC will support the Bank in expanding trade finance, boosting imports and exports, and helping 🇦🇱Albanian businesses access regional and global markets.
🔗https://t.co/lZZQGCyIOM
Today at the #WBGMeetings, Albania and Uzbekistan joined 12 other countries in committing to align financing and expertise to speed investment in and implementation of projects that will improve water security.
Learn about the Water Forward Initiative: https://t.co/m7tsQkUXTz
Thanks to a @WorldBankGroup project, Züleyha's village in Türkiye's Konya Province now has a modern piped water system.
See how this has improved irrigation, made harvests more reliable, and helped her put her children through school ⬇️
Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Moldova have joined SEPA—a regional milestone that is cutting transfer costs and speeding cross-border euro payments.
Read the full article by VP Antonella Bassani and @GertJanEU: https://t.co/eJ17IUPi1c
Tourists come to Saranda for the stunning sea views.
They leave behind jobs in restaurants, hotels & shops, creating opportunities for young people like Erisa.
In Albania and beyond, tourism powers local economies.
#WorldTourismDay
For years, Berat struggled with economic stagnation that encouraged many residents to seek opportunity elsewhere.
See how restoring historic neighborhoods with @WorldBank support has attracted more tourists, created jobs, and transformed the city: https://t.co/SjTsh6AxTJ
By investing in rural roadways with @WorldBank support, #Albania has helped spur agricultural trade, reduced transportation costs, boosted farmers’ incomes, and stimulated local economies. Learn more: https://t.co/n3YchqsTil
@WorldBankECA@IFC_org@MIGA@WorldBank Massimiliano Paolucci is now the World Bank Group’s Country Manager for #Albania, where he will engage with stakeholders on efforts to create more and better jobs, strengthen human capital, and enhance the country’s resilience to shocks: https://t.co/SUXp6twTpn
When women have opportunities across the transport sector—from driving to engineering to leadership—everyone benefits from better design and service.
Read @anbassani's blog on why gender diversity in transport in Europe and Central Asia matters: https://t.co/nGuz6DrYqW #IWD2025
New @WorldBank support will help Albania build a more resilient, sustainable future by:
🏛️ Enhancing the government's ability to address fiscal risks
💡 Boosting energy security
♻️ Investing in protecting the environment
Learn moreNew @WorldBank support will help Albania build a more resilient, sustainable future by:
🏛️ Enhancing the government's ability to address fiscal risks
💡 Boosting energy security
♻️ Investing in protecting the environment
Learn moreNew @WorldBank support will help Albania build a more resilient, sustainable future by:
🏛️ Enhancing the government's ability to address fiscal risks
💡 Boosting energy security
♻️ Investing in protecting the environment
Learn moreNew @WorldBank support will help Albania build a more resilient, sustainable future by:
🏛️ Enhancing the government's ability to address fiscal risks
💡 Boosting energy security
♻️ Investing in protecting the environment
Learn more:
👏 Ujësjellës Kanalizime Tiranë (UKT) - the first water utility to take on the challenge of becoming a#UtilityOfTheFuture, part of the Western Balkans Project #WBP#UoF-CoE
Zambian utilities have demonstrated commitment to addressing internal challenges and setting a precedent for innovation within the region. https://t.co/3WA1tBpe1H # via @worldbank
The water and sanitation sector in the #WesternBalkans faces a shortage of young professionals.
What's the fix? Hear directly from youth voices in the field on attracting fresh talent to vital roles across the region: https://t.co/Qhg1VgjOzr #YouthInWater
Empowering young women in the water sector is not just about equality, but about securing our planet's future. Join us for a webinar on April 25th, 10:00am CET, as we highlight their vital role in innovating and driving sustainability.
https://t.co/ukpka89cXQ
🚨ONE WEEK LEFT to enter the 2023 World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge! 🚨
If you're 18-35 years old, share your solutions for some of the world's most pressing water issues👉 https://t.co/UVxHZPZrZ1
📆Apply by Feb 23, 2024
@S4YE_Coalition@WBG_Jobs#UoF#UtilityofFuture
💧Too much
💧Too little
💧Pollution
💧Mismanagement
Do you have an innovative solution to tackle one of these water challenges? Are you 18-35 years old?
Enter the World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge: https://t.co/cf1FyDMAM7
@S4YE_Coalition@WBG_Jobs#UoF#UtilityofFuture
Efficient water & sanitation utilities can help prepare a sustainable path towards #SDG6.🚰
👀WATCH to see how the new #UtilityOfFuture Center of Excellence (#UoF-CoE) from @WorldBank & @SECO_CH can help: https://t.co/HaqSL6SbiF
@lombanac @saltiel_water #BeyondNextLevel