Paschal Donohoe

Managing Director & Chief Knowledge Officer @WorldBankGroup. Championing knowledge to advance development & global dialogue. A believer in an open future.

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Development is measured by results, not intentions.
Across the world, @WorldBankGroup projects are helping countries create jobs, strengthen communities, & improve lives. By measuring what works, we can strengthen accountability & deliver greater impact: https://t.co/M9PpJqL20t

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Food security is about economic stability, resilience, & opportunity.

With El Niño and multiple risks putting pressure on global food prices, investing in resilient food systems & keeping trade flowing has never been more important. A timely article: https://t.co/XGMWVWOSQ3

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

One of my greatest sources of optimism is meeting young people who are turning challenges into opportunities.

It was a pleasure speaking with Miss World Africa Hasset Dereje Admassu about the creativity, ambition, and drive that will shape our future. #Connect4Climate

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Reducing gas flaring is one of the clearest opportunities to strengthen energy security, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions. Yet global flaring rose for the third consecutive year in 2025.

Read the full report to learn more: https://t.co/7zvQPUsdK2

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Creating jobs, building resilience, & expanding opportunity go hand in hand. The best development investments deliver all three. Smart development helps build stronger economies while preparing for future challenges. A great read from Jamie Fergusson: https://t.co/bQMYj4sXkq

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

When businesses can access affordable financing, they invest, grow, & create jobs. Too often, higher borrowing costs hold back opportunity in developing economies. Creating the right conditions for private sector-led growth is essential: https://t.co/VhAkqzRvX5

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Early learning lays the foundation for future success.

With support from @WBG_IDA and @GPforEducation, Uzbekistan has tripled the number of public preschools, helping more children gain the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

https://t.co/N8qhyw4t9B

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves through global natural gas markets.

In March, the World Bank natural gas price index rose 24%, while Asia’s LNG benchmark surged about 94% and Europe’s benchmark climbed 59%.

Read more: https://t.co/WQeTBLZ6MS

[World Bank Poverty @WBG_Poverty]

If we want to solve malnutrition, weak learning, and skills gaps, policies needs to look beyond schools and health systems.

@Paschald, @WorldBankGroup’s Managing Director, lays out a broader view of where human capital is built and where action matters.

https://t.co/LE3xW1hjiQ

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Development impact happens when proven solutions travel further. Scalable solutions are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, & adapted to local realities. My colleague Arup Banerji explains how @WorldBankGroup Impact Programs can help turn knowledge into results.

[World Bank Group AgriFood @WBG_AgriFood]

What are the World Bank Group Impact Programs and how can they make a difference?

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

#Mission300 has connected 50+ million people to electricity across 40 countries — an important milestone in the drive to expand energy access to 300 million people, and power growth & job creation across Africa. https://t.co/d1ssplqY4v #PoweringAfrica

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Optimism is believing that progress is possible—& having the determination to make it happen.

Great discussion w/colleagues at today’s @WorldBankGroup town hall on how knowledge, financing, & solutions can help countries expand opportunity, strengthen resilience, & improve lives

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

A highlight of the @WorldBankGroup Youth Summit was my conversation w/@hasset_dereje, a Chemical Engineering student at Addis Ababa University & Miss World Africa. Knowledge creates opportunity. It has the greatest impact when it is shared, applied, & used to solve world problems

[World Bank Data @worldbankdata]

We're live from #ABCDE2026!

Join Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu and @WorldBankGroup Chief Economist @IndermitGill for a discussion on creating good jobs at scale for the next generation.

Watch now: https://t.co/1TnYdu7KaJ

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Creating jobs requires investment & investment requires capital to flow where it is needed most. This is an important step toward creating more reliable pathways for institutional capital to support growth & job creation in emerging economies.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Another milestone in mobilizing private capital for development. The @WorldBankGroup has completed its second collateralized loan obligation transaction, bringing total issuance to $1 billion and expanding institutional investment in emerging markets to help create jobs and drive growth. https://t.co/hkULFHTDC8

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

My answer: keep learning, stay resilient, and stay open to opportunities you cannot yet see.

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

The future rarely unfolds as we expect.

@WorldBankGroup Youth Summit, I was asked what advice I would give young people entering a job market reshaped by AI & technology: https://t.co/1dUKAAOXbP

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Africa will need to create 600M jobs by 2050. Meeting that challenge will require investment in agro, healthcare, manufacturing, & private capital. In my interview w/@gmutizwa of @cnbcafrica, we discussed how to build growth & opportunity on the continent: https://t.co/G4ciqV8sDK

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

🔴 LIVE NOW: Tune in to Day 2 of the @WorldBankGroup Youth Summit with @Paschald: https://t.co/aLaJynsqYq

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

The latest #GEP2026 highlights practical steps countries can take to strengthen growth & resilience. Knowledge & data matters when it helps inform policy decisions. A report well worth reading.

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

With global growth forecast at a post-pandemic low of 2.5%, the decisions governments make now will shape the trajectory for years to come.
➡️ https://t.co/eNNf5Opivg #GEP2026