Banga, Ajay2025-07-252025-07-252025-07-25https://hdl.handle.net/10986/43504In his speech, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga highlights a critical juncture for global development, marked by persistent challenges and a demographic surge in emerging markets. He emphasizes that unlocking the potential of the next generation requires unprecedented resources and strategic partnerships, especially with the private sector. The World Bank Group is responding with reforms to accelerate impact, streamline operations, and mobilize capital. By focusing on job creation and enabling environments, the Bank aims to address both immediate needs and long-term opportunities. Ultimately, the speech calls for collective action to create the conditions for jobs and unlock a generation’s potential.en-USCC BY-NC 3.0 IGODEVELOPMENTPOVERTYCLIMATE RESILIENCYJOB CREATIONINFRASTRACTUREPRIVATE SECTORPresident SpeechWorld Bankhttps://doi.org/10.1596/43504