Early Market Engagement for the Water Networks Project in Northern Al-Salt Areas / Balqa Governorate and Al Hizam (Jordan) Date & Time November 03, 2025 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM ET 2 pm Jordan Local Time

Early Market Engagement for the Water Networks Project in Northern Al-Salt Areas / Balqa Governorate and Al Hizam (Jordan) This early market engagement opportunity is a chance to discuss the Water Networks Project in Northern Al-Salt Areas / Balqa Governorate and Al Hizam in Jordan. https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2025/11/03/early-market-engagement-for-the-water-networks-project-in-northern-al-salt-areas-b

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https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/agriconnect AgriConnect is a World Bank Group initiative to transform smallholder farming, create jobs, and strengthen global food security.

Jobs: The Surest Way to Fight Poverty and Unlock Prosperity This page in:English Français العربية 中文 Español

ob creation is one of the most effective ways to defeat poverty and grow prosperity, helping countries build self-sufficient economies and a strong labor force. It can also strengthen global stability and address the root causes of unrest and migration. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2025/04/17/jobs-the-surest-way-to-fight-poverty

Mental health, a missing piece in Latin America’s job agenda Daniela RomeroMirja Channa SjoblomJeremy Veillard October 09, 2025 This page in: English Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/salud-mental-y-empleo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe Poor mental health is one of the leading causes of disability in Latin America and the Caribbean, affecting one in four people at some point in their lives. The World Health Organization estimates that depression and anxiety alone cost the global economy $1 trillion annually in lost productivity.

Unlocking the Amazon bioeconomy: infrastructure as the catalyst for sustainable growth Marcela SilvaBianca BianchiLiljana Sekerinska October 27, 2025 This page in: English Español Portuguese

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/unlocking-the-amazon-bioeconomy--infrastructure-as-the-catalyst- As we look to the future of the Amazon region, one truth stands out: the path to sustainable development depends on its bioeconomy. The Amazon’s bioeconomy—rooted in the responsible use of its biodiversity—offers an opportunity to create jobs, boost local income, and preserve the standing forest. Yet, despite its promise, the bioeconomy remains constrained by a fundamental challenge: infrastructure gaps.

Cities that work: How urban tourism drives jobs Guangzhe Chen October 30, 2025 This page in: English Français Español العربية 中文

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/cities-that-work-how-urban-tourism-drives-jobs When cities invest in tourism, they invest in jobs, entrepreneurship, and growth.

Commodity Prices to Hit Six-Year Low in 2026 as Oil Glut Expands This page in:English Français العربية Русский 中文 Português

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/10/28/commodity-markets-outlook-october-2025-press-release WASHINGTON, October 29, 2025—Global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook. Prices are forecast to drop by 7% in both 2025 and 2026, driven by weak global economic growth, a growing oil surplus, and persistent policy uncertainty.