Global trends shaping infrastructure investment

A new ambitious plan to transform education systems.

August 29, 2025 Dear reader, This week, we explore how investments—both financial and human—are shaping development. From new data on private capital for infrastructure to the World Bank Group’s plan to transform education systems, we highlight initiatives that unlock opportunity. Additionally, in Ethiopia, over 1.2 million farmers are benefiting from sustainable farming practices that restore soil health and enhance food security. Read on for more!

Private capital for infrastructure  The World Bank's Infrastructure Monitor 2024 presents new data and insights on how global trends are shaping private investment in infrastructure. It shows that while investment has continued to grow, especially in primary markets, disparities between regions and income levels are deepening.

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Education is a key to jobs  Education is the surest path to good jobs and out of poverty—yet too many are left behind. A bold new plan aims to transform education systems and equip learners with skills to thrive in the future.

Reviving Soil and Improving Farming in Ethiopia The World Bank-supported Ethiopia Food Systems Resilience Program has reached over 1.2 million farmers, providing training in sustainable farming techniques and more.

Investing in Sri Lanka’s Women Technopreneurs The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has teamed up with the group SLASSCOM to ignite and support Sri Lanka’s emerging women technopreneur scene.

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IDA Transforms Health and Infrastructure in Abidjan From modern bridges to affordable health care, the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) is driving major progress in infrastructure and health reform in Côte d'Ivoire.

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