World Bank Group Unveils Inaugural Digital Strategy to Boost Access and Jobs in Developing Nations

The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy, aiming to leverage public and private sector capabilities to help developing countries expand affordable digital access, improve services, and create jobs. The strategy focuses on enhancing connectivity, making devices and data more affordable, strengthening digital services and skills, and building foundations for AI benefits, addressing the challenge of 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce in developing countries over the next 10-15 years.