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Extreme Poverty is Rising Fast in Economies Hit by Conflict, Instability
Extreme Poverty is Rising Fast in Economies Hit by Conflict, Instability
Source: IFC Jobs Study: Assessing Private Sector Contributions to Job Creation and Poverty Reduction
Infrastructure
Report: Investments in People can Help Future-Proof the Middle East & North Africa for Global Megatrends
people still live more than 2 kilometers away from a
usable road
.
Source: World Bank, Transport - the Essential Connector
Planet
Digital Trade Regulatory Readiness (DTRR) Database
people die every year due to
outdoor air pollution
, costing the equivalent of nearly 5 percent of GDP.
Source: World Bank (2025), Accelerating Access to Clean Air for a Livable Planet
Prosperity
Embracing and Shaping Change: Human Development for a Middle East and North Africa in Transition
of
women participated in the labor market
in 2023 compared to almost 75 percent of men.
Source: International Labour Organization (2025), ILOSTAT
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The Global Findex Database 2025: Connectivity and Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy
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Responding to intertwined challenges and becoming a faster, simpler, and more efficient World Bank Group.
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221.8 million
people directly benefited from social safety net operations
NO LEARNING POVERTY
305.2 million
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142.4 million
people benefited from improved access to transportation
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Delivering Jobs for People Living in Poverty
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