The cost of visibility: empowering women in the digital economy Hassana Maina March 26, 2026 This page in: English Français © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/youth-transforming-africa/the-cost-of-visibility-empowering-women-in-the-digital-economy “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Shirley Chisholm (1924–2005) As I reflect on this powerful statement about agency — about refusing exclusion and claiming space even when systems were not designed for you — I cannot help but wonder: what happens when bringing your folding chair comes at a cost? © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Introducing the PIP Innovation Hub: A home for experimental work on poverty and inequality measurement Zander PrinslooChristoph LaknerAivin Solatorio March 26, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/introducing-the-pip-innovation-hub--a-home-for-experimental-work The PIP Innovation Hub is a new platform to showcase experimental work on poverty and inequality measurement undertaken at the World Bank. It enables researchers, policymakers, and the public to explore how alternative methodological approaches, drawn from peer-reviewed research, affect poverty and inequality estimates. It does so by placing these alternatives alongside the World Bank’s official numbers, making the implications of methodological choices transparent and accessible. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

From ideas to impact: Building human capital where it matters in Sierra Leone Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie March 26, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/from-ideas-to-impact--building-human-capital-where-it-matters-in In February 2026, I joined global leaders and practitioners at the World Bank to reflect on a question that is both timely and central to Sierra Leone’s reform agenda: How do we move from ambitious human capital strategies to measurable improvements in people’s lives? © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Jobs that grow back: how investing in resilience and nature creates work across Latin America and the Caribbean Brenden JongmanNicolas DesramautGonzalo Gutiérrez Goizueta March 27, 2026 This page in: English Español © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/jobs-investing-resilience-nature-creates-work-across-latin-america-and-the-caribbean On a visit to Belize last year, I saw the tension up close: murky water near a coastline under development, and a few kilometers away, divers replanting coral on a reef that was in a fragile state of recovery. Those reefs aren't just beautiful. They are what tourists come to see, they are habitats for marine fauna, and they break wave energy that would otherwise batter shorelines during storms. When they degrade, the Caribbean loses its main tourism attraction, its fish stock and its first line of defense. Restoring them isn't just conservation. It's climate adaptation, food security, economic protection and, increasingly, a source of jobs. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Why Waste Management Matters for Jobs and Growth Valérie Levkov March 27, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/why-waste-management-matters-for-jobs-and-growth Waste infrastructure is rarely discussed as an employment issue. It should be — because mismanaged waste undermines jobs, and well-managed waste systems create them. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

From Scarcity to Innovation: Mongolia’s First Water Recycling System Powers Livelihoods This page in:English Монгол © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/03/19/from-scarcity-to-innovation-mongolia-s-first-water-recycling-system-powers-livelihoods Mongolia faces growing pressure on its water resources as rapid urbanization, industrial demand, and climate variability strain already limited supplies. In Ulaanbaatar, home to nearly half the country’s population, groundwater remains the city’s primary water source, yet aquifers are being depleted faster than they can recharge. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Knowledge to Impact: Research driving Policy from Seas to Trees, and Fish to Field © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2026/03/24/knowledge-to-impact-research-driving-policy-from-seas-to-trees-and-fish-to-field-game-changers-for-a-livable-planet n the face of it, Malawi’s agriculture sector, Nepal’s forests and Mozambique’s coastlines have little in common. But they do in fact share something: transformative policies supporting these thriving sectors were all informed by research and analysis conducted by the World Bank Group. © 2026 The World Bank Group,