World Bank Europe and Central Asia

World Bank Europe and Central Asia The official account covering the World Bank's efforts across the developing countries of Europe and Central Asia

The World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance, but we are not a bank in the common sense; we aim to help people help themselves and their environment by sharing knowledge and providing financial and technical assistance. Conceived in 1944 to reconstruct war-torn Europe, we work in more than 100 developing countries. The World Bank works closely with countries in Eu

rope and Central Asia to help address social and economic challenges in an effective and sustainable way, through a wide range of means including financial lending and economic policy advice.

Ukraine’s small businesses are staying open and creating jobs despite the war. UNIKS rebuilt after its facility was dama...
09/09/2026

Ukraine’s small businesses are staying open and creating jobs despite the war. UNIKS rebuilt after its facility was damaged and now employs more than 50 people, selling 300+ products and exporting across the region. Watch its story:
https://bit.ly/45xJn62

Skills matter—but so does putting them to work. Across Europe and Central Asia, workers are often overqualified or misma...
09/08/2026

Skills matter—but so does putting them to work. Across Europe and Central Asia, workers are often overqualified or mismatched with their jobs, reducing productivity. Better matching skills to firms can help unlock stronger growth and better jobs.
https://bit.ly/4g0jx0G

In Kazakhstan, Marina Boshel is using technology to connect women seeking flexible work with beauty salons that have spa...
09/07/2026

In Kazakhstan, Marina Boshel is using technology to connect women seeking flexible work with beauty salons that have space to rent. In its first month, her new platform connected more than 100 women with income-generating opportunities.
https://bit.ly/45Jez2c

09/06/2026

Why is Tajikistan investing in renewable sources of energy?

Nazira Khaydarova, Project Manager at Pamir Energy, explains from the sidelines of the recent workshop hosted by the World Bank Group in Vienna on scaling up renewable energy across Europe and Central Asia.

Through 216 new SmartLabs established across Albania with support, over 70,000 students are now developing the digital,...
09/05/2026

Through 216 new SmartLabs established across Albania with support, over 70,000 students are now developing the digital, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4hxamWK

In Armenia, better access to Marmashen Monastery has helped annual visitors rise from about 3,000 to more than 40,000—cr...
09/04/2026

In Armenia, better access to Marmashen Monastery has helped annual visitors rise from about 3,000 to more than 40,000—creating new opportunities for local businesses and jobs. See how tourism is powering local growth: https://bit.ly/4bQTGpv

Preserving lake ecosystems in Georgia is paying off by protecting a near extinct bird species in the Caucasus—attracting...
09/03/2026

Preserving lake ecosystems in Georgia is paying off by protecting a near extinct bird species in the Caucasus—attracting tourists and revitalizing rural economies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bjtTGf

Across Kosovo, only about 1 in 5 children ages 0–6 attend preschool or kindergarten.See how a new voucher program backed...
09/02/2026

Across Kosovo, only about 1 in 5 children ages 0–6 attend preschool or kindergarten.

See how a new voucher program backed by IDA is helping close that gap while creating opportunities for mothers like Lendita to seek employment: https://bit.ly/4c5ygVp

Bringing farm workers into the formal job market is vital for reducing poverty and inequality. In Türkiye, a World Bank ...
09/01/2026

Bringing farm workers into the formal job market is vital for reducing poverty and inequality.

In Türkiye, a World Bank Group-backed project is creating opportunities for women and refugees—groups often excluded from the labor market: https://bit.ly/4qNtLoD

Preschool is key to setting children up for long-term learning success. Explore how IDA and the Global Partnership for E...
08/31/2026

Preschool is key to setting children up for long-term learning success.

Explore how IDA and the Global Partnership for Education helped build and renovate Uzbekistan's public preschools, tripling the number of facilities across the country: https://bit.ly/44DYryy

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