35 years ago, Thailand hosted the #WBGMeetings when it was still a lower-middle-income country. Today, Thailand stands as one of East Asia and Pacific’s most dynamic economies, a reminder of what long-term investment, innovation, and partnership can achieve. This October, leaders from government, business, civil society, and international organizations will gather in Bangkok again to discuss the next chapter: jobs, private investment, AI for development, and resilient growth.

What is the Middle Corridor, and why does it matter? Watch the @WorldBankGroup’s @shomik_raj explain how investing in this critical transport corridor can unlock trade, growth, and jobs across Eurasia. ⬇️ Learn more: bit.ly/4hwoAW9

Happening Oct 16 | Join Ajay, Annual Meetings Chairman @‌CarlosDCarvallo, & @‌IMF_News Managing Director @‌KGeorgieva at the plenary session of the #WBGMeetings in Bangkok, Thailand. Watch live: bit.ly/3TRdenL

What do minerals make possible?  ✅ Jobs in Zambia  ✅ Healthcare in Madagascar  ✅ Opportunities for communities in Chile  See how the @WorldBankGroup is helping countries turn natural resources into jobs, skills & opportunities: bit.ly/47rGcxw #MadePossibleByMinerals

At the @WorldBankGroup Annual Meetings, civil society representatives will have a unique opportunity to dialogue with Ajay. Mark your calendars and take part in the discussion! 🗓️October 12 at 13:00 ICT: bit.ly/4dCv9Fm #WBGMeetings #CSPF

Food insecurity remains a major concern in Eastern and Southern Africa, where an estimated 62 million people are in need of assistance. Conditions are especially critical in Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, where credible risks of famine persist. bit.ly/4jykj73

RT @Paschald: AI in developing countries isn't about the large language models. It's about small AI applications that can run offline, ad…

OCTOBER 12–18 | The #WBGMeetings are coming to Bangkok!  Global leaders from government, business, civil society and beyond are coming together to tackle some of the world’s biggest development challenges. bit.ly/4xcFpuQ

Côte d’Ivoire mobilized €433M in commercial financing through West Africa’s first sustainability-linked sovereign loan, backed by @WorldBankGroup guarantees from MIGA and IBRD.  Learn more: bit.ly/4hB8pXH

What helps turn investment opportunities into investable opportunities? At #WBGMeetings we will examine how guarantees, local currency financing, originate-to-distribute models, & securitization can help expand private capital flows to emerging markets. 📅 October 14 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Bangkok, Thailand 🔗 Watch live: bit.ly/4e0GO0L

From a small biofertilizer firm to a thriving agriculture and floriculture venture. Sisters Sanjila and Prisila Giri’s AG Ventures now employs up to 10 workers during peak season in Nepal’s Karnali Province. Read how a @WorldBankGroup-financed project is supporting young entrepreneurs like them. bit.ly/4xYx53i

Expanding investment in emerging markets requires opportunities, structures, and investors to come together. Through @IFC_org, @WorldBankGroup helps create pathways for private capital to support businesses, infrastructure, and growth. Learn more: bit.ly/4xQEuk6

EVENT | Global AI & Digital Summit 2026 How can countries harness AI to create jobs, boost productivity, and expand opportunity while managing risks and building trust? Join the Summit live from Seoul, Oct 19-22, 2026. More: live.worldbank.org/en/series…

Micro, small & medium-sized enterprises account for 90% of firms in developing economies, yet many struggle to access the financing they need to grow. Join the #WBGMeetings on Oct 13 to explore how data & digital solutions can expand finance & create jobs. bit.ly/4z2O04P

In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, small businesses are helping turn recovery into opportunity. Through finance, skills and market access, CONECTA Negócios has mobilized $5.5M+ in private investment and supported 960+ new and better jobs. Read more: bit.ly/4yfAquJ

The jobs of tomorrow will require new skills today. Across Africa, young people are imagining the careers they want and building the skills to get there, including through opportunities to develop AI skills.

UNGA 2026: A Week of Partnership, Purpose, and Progress linkedin.com/pulse/unga-2026…

Can education systems improve faster than we think? El Salvador’s experience suggests they can. By aligning curriculum, teacher support, assessment, technology and AI around learning, participating schools are seeing encouraging results. Read more from @scordeiroguerra and @JaimeSaavedra22: bit.ly/4hdIsNH

Cities drive growth, jobs, and opportunity—but only if they have the infrastructure to support them. IFC_org and @SECO_CH are helping cities mobilize private capital for projects that improve quality of life, strengthen resilience, and support jobs: bit.ly/4yUSri9