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@WorldBankSAsia

Gateway to the World Bank's activities in South Asia including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, & Sri Lanka. Talk to us!

South Asia worldbank.org/en/region/sar Joined September 2011

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World Bank South Asia @WorldBankSAsia 8h

Is #SouthAsia making the most of its large working age population to drive economic growth and fuel innovation? Creating more and better jobs will unlock the region’s economic potential.

Learn more in our NEW REPORT: shorturl.at/V2zg4

World Bank South Asia @WorldBankSAsia 1d

Growth in South Asia is expected to be strong this year, with robust domestic demand keeping the region resilient to global shocks. But the region needs new drivers of growth such as AI to create more jobs.

More in the latest #SouthAsiaUpdate:
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World Bank South Asia @WorldBankSAsia 1d

Air pollution can harm health and learning early in life, with lasting effects on skills and productivity.

Join us to explore how India can scale clean-air solutions.
🗓️ Nov 17 | ⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM ET
Register here: worldbankgroup.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#EndAirPollution

World Bank South Asia @WorldBankSAsia 5d

South Asia is home to 1.17 billion working-age people but the window to capitalize on its demographic dividend is narrowing. What can the region do today to turn demographic change into opportunity? New blog by @WorldBank #SouthAsia VP John Zutt: shorturl.at/S40Aa

World Bank South Asia @WorldBankSAsia Nov 3

Progress against extreme poverty has stalled. At the current trajectory, global extreme poverty will be higher in 2030 than today.

What will it take to change course?

Explore the findings from new @WorldBankGroup #3PR: bit.ly/3UWy0CS