Ousmane Dione

World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan Region @worldbankmena

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

After 14 years of conflict, a modern financial system is vital for #Syria’s recovery.

A new $100 M @WBG_IDA grant will strengthen the financial sector’s capacity to support economic activity, trade, investment, access to finance, and financial inclusion. https://t.co/uuHXXetc6J

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

Le #Maroc enregistre sa plus forte croissance depuis + de 10 ans !
Son prochain saut de productivité dépend de l’intégration des technologies numériques par le secteur privé.

Nouveau rapport de suivi de la situation économique Groupe @Banquemondiale : https://t.co/cLG4069XjU

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

New @WorldBankGroup #Morocco Economic Update: Growth is expected to remain strong at 4.2% in 2026. However, headwinds persist, whether due to the conflict in the Middle East, recurring droughts, or structural challenges in the labor market.

Learn more: https://t.co/tHSPAxVG09

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

Better urban policies can mean more jobs.

📈 Employment could rise by 9.9%
📈 Labor productivity could rise by 6.3%

The report shows how improving density, connectivity, and attractiveness can unlock opportunity.

https://t.co/c0XYOuCIA4

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

NOUVEAU Le Cadre de Partenariat 2026-2035 #Maroc du Groupe @BanqueMondiale : une vision sur 10 ans pour l’emploi & une économie inclusive et productive, alignée sur le Nouveau Modèle de Développement du pays.

En savoir plus : https://t.co/KZtU4IEybJ

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

في #اليمن، لا تتجاوز مشاركة المرأة في سوق العمل 4.9%. ومشروع النقد مقابل التغذية وسبل كسب العيش يضع #المرأة في بؤرة الاهتمام عبر التحويلات النقدية وجمعيات الادخار والإقراض القروية لتعزيز استقلالها الاقتصادي. وستمثل النساء ما لا يقل عن 50% من المستفيدين. https://t.co/pxU7gCRtct

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

In 2026, Microsoft ranked #Dubai #1 globally in AI adoption.

By late 2025, 64% of the working-age population was using generative AI tools.

Transformation is possible.

@WorldBankGroup's MENA, Afghanistan & Pakistan Update shows how: https://t.co/vt4buGW8sz #MENAAPUpdate

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

#Morocco's Ifahsa hydro project will:

✅Create ~820 direct jobs/year
✅Unlock ~$1B in private investment
✅Replace 3TWh of fossil fuel electricity

Learn more about this landmark clean energy milestone, co-financed by @AfDB_Group & @WorldBankGroup: https://t.co/tf4wsfDEKd

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

#Morocco's 🇲🇦 Ifahsa hydro project will:

✅Create ~820 direct jobs/year
✅Unlock ~$1B in private investment
✅Replace 3TWh of fossil fuel electricity

Learn more about this landmark clean energy milestone, co-financed by @AfDB_Group & @WorldBankGroup. https://t.co/NWlbENUWdF

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

New $700M #Jordan Growth & Competitiveness DPF II opens country's electricity market to private investors in renewables & storage for the first time, streamlines business licensing & modernizes the digital transactions framework.

Learn more: https://t.co/ZjNV20e5rY

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Glad to be back in Jordan. Together with @ousmanedione, I look forward to discussing our strong partnership and the @WorldBankGroup stepped up support as Jordan manages through current challenges.

[Ousmane Dione @ousmanedione]

Unlocking the private sector as an engine of growth is vital to creating jobs. Very proud to see all the examples of job creation supported by the @WorldBankGroup in countries of the #MENAAP region. Read our new flagship story:

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

New @WorldBankGroup Immersive Story: The #MENA, #Afghanistan & #Pakistan region faces one of the world's greatest #job creation challenges — 220 million more working-age people in the next 25 years.

Learn about our support to job creation https://t.co/8G6PysQUx2

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

#Morocco's 🇲🇦 economy has made real strides, but growth has yet to translate into enough jobs.

Two reports, developed in close partnership with Morocco & the @WorldBankGroup, provide a roadmap to make this transformation a reality: https://t.co/omr5l6LaAi

[World Bank MENAAP @WorldBankMENA]

16 of 19 national development plans in #MENA, Afghanistan & Pakistan target tourism.

14 target agriculture.

Inclusive industrial policy, done right, will build a more resilient economy.

Learn more in our #MENAAPUpdate: https://t.co/55Zp5gEQL8

[IFC Africa @IFCAfrica]

Africa moves 80% of its freight by road - its most expensive transport mode. @WorldBankMENA VP, @ousmanedione, joins the #BlueCorridors panel to discuss what it would take to unlock inland waterways as productivity corridors for trade, energy, irrigation & resilience.
#ACF2026

[IFC - Société financière internationale @IFC_fr]

Et si la prochaine révolution logistique de l’Afrique passait par les voies navigables ?

À #ACF2026, @ousmanedione échange sur le potentiel des corridors fluviaux pour réduire les coûts, stimuler le commerce et connecter énergie, agriculture et transport à grande échelle.

[Ousmane Dione @ousmanedione]

Our partnership with #Egypt continues to strengthen. The latest @WorldBankGroup Development Policy Financing package supports reforms to reduce barriers to growth, strengthen the governance of state-owned enterprises & protect vulnerable Egyptians.
https://t.co/QECanDN9Bt

[Ousmane Dione @ousmanedione]

Meaningful exchange with H.E. Al Sulaiti, Director General of @Qatar_Fund. Together, we’re advancing our partnership on innovative finance, co-financing priority projects, & scaling private sector investment to support #jobs and growth in emerging & fragile markets. #WBGMeetings

[Ousmane Dione @ousmanedione]

Engaging meeting with @AIIB_Official VP & Chief Investment Officer Konstantin Limitovskiy. Together, we are advancing co-financing to improve infrastructure resilience, drive climate & development impact, and unlock new opportunities for people across the region. #WBGmeetings

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Inspired by the determination of our Syrian counterparts to pursue large‑scale development and deliver prosperity for their people. Pleased the @WorldBankGroup is supporting through public and private engagement across infrastructure and human development. [1/2]