SPRING MEETINGS 2026 From Power to Prosperity: Driving Growth and Jobs through Energy Wednesday. April 15, 2026 8:45-9:15 AM EDT/UTC-4 (local time) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/spring-meetings-driving-growth-and-jobs-through-energy?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM278832 How can reliable and affordable energy drive jobs, productivity, and economic growth at scale? Reliable and affordable energy is a proven driver of economic development. It powers businesses, improves workforce productivity, and supports job creation at scale. The World Bank Group works with countries to expand energy access through modernized grids and diversified technologies, increasing supply while managing emissions responsibly. Mission 300, a flagship initiative with the African Development Bank and partners, aims to connect 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030. It shows how large-scale energy programs can unlock economic opportunity and support growth across regions. More broadly, the World Bank Group is scaling up flexible, country-driven solutions to deliver least-cost, reliable energy. To date, 215 million people have gained new or improved access to electricity, with a goal of reaching 575 million. Join this discussion to explore how replicable and scalable investments—bundling projects, reducing risk, and mobilizing private capital—are expanding access to electricity and supporting jobs, growth, and opportunity worldwide. © 2026 The World Bank Group,