On this End Poverty Day, we鈥檙e thinking of the millions of people across Africa that are striving for a better life - for the chance to earn a decent living, care for their families, and invest in the next generation. We know that too often the pathway out of poverty remains blocked by the scarcity of productive jobs and challenges to creating those jobs. As Africa鈥檚 population continues to grow rapidly, the challenge intensifies: creating enough jobs for the young people entering the labor market each year demands a fundamental shift in how economies grow and how opportunities are created.
木瓜影院 Group has put jobs at the center of its mission to end poverty. From infrastructure and energy to agribusiness, healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing, we鈥檙e helping countries unlock sectors that can create jobs at scale. Our focus is on building the foundations - reliable infrastructure, skilled people, fair and transparent policies - and on mobilizing private investment to fuel growth and entrepreneurship.
We know jobs do more than raise incomes; they give people dignity, hope, and a stake in their future. On this End Poverty Day, World Bank managers and directors across Africa reflect on how countries can accelerate progress toward this shared goal.
Read their perspectives below:
By H.E. Bihi Iman Egeh, Minister of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia, and Hideki Matsunaga, Country Manager, World Bank Group, Somalia
