#ICYMI : In this segment of The women who bring to life what's next podcast, Stephanie von Friedeburg shares adventures with host Courtney Pace from climbing the career jungle gym to maximizing relationships between finance institutions and private-sector banks. 👉 bit.ly/3T006be

I officially retired from the WBG last Friday. A career with a front row seat to history. We’re facing challenges that need innovative solutions in finance, technology, infrastructure, and human development. I am excited for what is next, with nostalgia for the past 30 years.

Two years ago, @WEF estimated it would take 100 years for the world to reach gender parity.
 
That figure was yesterday updated to 132 years.
 
A shameful amount of time.
 
The faster we close this gap, the more we all benefit.

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Conflict, COVID-19, climate change - the world is facing a series of unprecedented overlapping crises. What can we do to help the poorest and most vulnerable and protect decades of progress?

Find out here: wrld.bg/l7sV50JTYAh #climatechange

The adult online learning market is set to double by 2026.

Not everyone benefits equally.

A new report by IFC, Coursera & European Commission shows how better access to online education for women in emerging markets creates opportunities for all.

Read: wrld.bg/bpVO50JRvS9

Vietnam🇻🇳 is highly exposed to climate impacts with its 3,200km+ coastline and extensive low-lying deltas. In 2020, climate change wiped off 3.2% of its GDP, or $10bn. Adaptation is an urgent priority. Read a new World Bank report: wrld.bg/pabv50JPEF1 #ClimateAndDevelopment

IFC continues to work at record-breaking pace. 👇

Annette - you have been a fantastic role model at the Bank Group. Good luck in your next adventure.

Increased digitalization is a key World Bank Group priority.

Glad to join Bill Gates, Leora Klapper, Rachelle Akuffo, Coura Sene @wavesenegal, Sucharita, Ana Maria Prieto & Queen Máxima @UNGSA to launch our #GlobalFindex report.

Watch the replay here: wrld.bg/AlAA50JLIOB

PRESS RELEASE: IFC, Asian Development Bank, UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), UN Global Compact, & ICMA announce commitment to provide new global guidance for bonds financing #blueeconomy at #UNOceanConference . wrld.bg/GUII30sn1AV #IFCbluefinance

IFC supports Türkiye’s #fintech ecosystem and #digitaleconomy by helping to bridge issues of insufficient seed capital and business know-how.

Learn how IFC is supporting #Türkiye ’s tech ventures here: wrld.bg/RaW050JKoPx

Meet Shammi, an entrepreneur driven by the goal to sell quality cashews in #SriLanka and beyond. When the pandemic threw a curveball, Shammi sought help from NDB-an IFC client- to sustain operations. On #MSMEday today, let's know more about her story. #WomenInWork

Ag tech investment in Q1 was up 15.5% from Q4 - almost a new record.

A large portion goes to e-grocery.

An important part of the supply chain, to be sure, but finding opportunities for green & efficient production is vital for climate and food security.

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Friends and colleagues are often surprised to learn that I love superhero movies.

Here's why: linkedin.com/pulse/why-supe…

June 26 is World #MSME Day
MSMEs account for 99.5% of businesses in the Philippines. Half of these are women-led. A financing package will help 44,000 such enterprises in the recovery from #COVID19 impacts. wrld.bg/8vAB50CRNJz
#WeFi WBG Gender IFC World Bank Finance, Trade, and Competitiveness #msmeday

At today's G7 Italy Conference on Global Food Security I emphasized the need for countries to support vulnerable households, enhance next season’s agricultural production, invest in strengthening food system resilience & facilitate increased trade.

My remarks: wrld.bg/U2Pg50JGMJF

Study after study shows that businesses perform better when boards are gender diverse.

IFC & CESA's Women on Boards program is helping build a strong community of women business leaders in Colombia.

It was wonderful to share the afternoon with some of them today in DC

Is your company working to address the #climatecrisis with innovative solutions in energy, urban infrastructure, mobility, #greenbuildings , agriculture, circularity & more? Apply for the 2022 #FTIFCAwards on/before July 31: wrld.bg/OWW350JCMYe