Rita K. Almeida

Practice Manager, Education, Europe & Central Asia. Economist. Mom. Tweeting on Growth and Human Development @WorldBankECA.

[Ivailo Izvorski @IvailoIzvorski]

Bringing young people into meaningful work is one of the most pressing labour market challenges facing Europe and Central Asia.

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

📚 Strengthening education is key to Ukraine’s long road to social and economic recovery from Russia’s invasion.

Explore how the @worldbankgroup’s LEARN Project is investing in the country’s future: https://t.co/r46GBGz0s3

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing young people bring fresh ideas & passion for development.

Applications for the @WorldBank Group Internship Program are open!

If you’re eager for hands-on experience, I encourage you to apply: https://t.co/CGd5YEflc6

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

A newly approved @WorldBank program will modernize Uzbekistan’s tuition loan system—expanding access to higher, technical, and vocational education for around 600,000 young people, with a particular focus on low-income and female students.

Learn more: https://t.co/ll1k1IuiRr

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS: Are you researching barriers to women's participation in the labor market and entrepreneurship across Europe and Central Asia and how to address them?

Submit your abstract by 📅 January 16!

Learn more about our Mend the Gap workshop: https://t.co/NqXwmOCsL8

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

With @WorldBankECA support, Ukraine’s higher education is embracing digitalization—building resilience, equity, and innovation for the next generation. #EdTech #Ukraine🇺🇦 @WBG_Education
👉 https://t.co/b8SeMLgB6R

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

@WorldBankECA projects in #Ukraine and #Tajikistan are leading the successful adaptation of the @WBG_Education RIGHT+ framework—transforming education infrastructure into resilient, inclusive, and impactful learning spaces. 👇@tigranshmis
Learn more: https://t.co/L1wg3QMeC3

[World Bank Education & Skills @WBG_Education]

Just launched today: The RIGHT+ Framework for Physical Learning Environments!

Discover how resilient, inclusive, green, healthy, and learning-conducive school spaces can transform education outcomes in this report: https://t.co/jtdsUe9EyF

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

With AI reshaping the world of work, today’s digital landscape presents challenges but also remarkable growth opportunities for adult learners, young and older👇
Check out our blog on @WorldBankECA support: https://t.co/VtkJG06iLZ via @worldbank @cristobalcobo @WBG_Education

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

Delighted to meet EY & Academia de Studii Economice din București with @AlinaSava18. Celebrated progress on @WorldBankECA-supported Southeast Europe’s 1st MBA in Economics of Education & Leadership-shaping the future of education.

👉The energy of the new year 🧑‍🎓was contagious!

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

🚀 Launching our new Reimbursable Advisory Service in #Bulgaria 🇧🇬 with @ciroavitabile2 !

In partnership with the Ministry of Education, we're supporting data-driven education reforms to improve learning outcomes 📚 and skills development 💼.

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

Great to meet Minister @KGValchev in Sofia with Jason Pellmar, our new WBG Country Manager in Bulgaria. We discussed the Bank’s collaboration on preschool quality, AI in Education, and the new Education Policy Dashboard. Exciting results ahead!

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

Visit to Dimo Hadzi Dimov school, Skopje, with Ministry of Education and Mayor Jakimovski . #Macedonia 👇

Discussed plans for the school reform with recently approved @WorldBankECA support, including teacher training on digital skills and reduction in multiple shifts.

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

Delighted to meet Minister Janevska in Skopje on our @WorldBankECA eduction portfolio. Exchanged on the use of AI in the classroom, single- shift school reforms and short-cycle programs.

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

🏫 In Uzbekistan, expanding access to preschool led to a 12% jump in women’s employment.

Even where informal caregiving is the norm, expanding public childcare matters. Learn more: https://t.co/nITYn4BEma

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

The quality of education across middle-income countries in Europe and Central Asia has deteriorated substantially in recent decades—creating a major obstacle to achieving high-income status.

Learn more in the @WorldBank's #GreaterHeights report: https://t.co/4yFwodUcGr

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

👉 Powerful visit to a Yerevan school showcasing a new mental health and psychosocial support program for refugees.

With @TeachForArmenia and @minESCSarm, we’re scaling to 200+schools, with seamless curricula fit and active participation from teachers and students!

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

Inspired by the @Foundation_FAST 's "Generation AI" program in Yerevan! So innovative to see it integrated with the public-school curriculum, empowering Grade 11 students to become future AI leaders.

[World Bank Digital @WBG_Digital]

The next generation can’t thrive in a digital world without education. 📚💻✨

@WorldBank is helping countries scale digital innovation and bridge digital divides to ensure digital & learning go hand in hand—building a more inclusive future.

[World Bank Education & Skills @WBG_Education]

The @WorldBank recently signed two Reimbursable Advisory Services Agreements with the Bulgarian government aimed at boosting education and businesses.

Learn more how together with Bulgaria, we #InvestInPeople:
https://t.co/tji6INKO4Q

@anbassani @WorldBankECA

[Rita K. Almeida @Rita_KAlmeida]

A new @WorldBankECA publication on 🇺🇦is out!
Data for Q42024 shows that children remain in school but 1 out of 3 continue facing significant disruptions in learning.
👇
Listening to Citizens of Ukraine Survey https://t.co/A6s5wZGHev via @WorldBank