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Paschal Donohoe

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Paschal Donohoe

@Paschald

Managing Director & Chief Knowledge Officer @WorldBankGroup. Championing knowledge to advance development & global dialogue. A believer in an open future.

Washington D.C., USA

Joined January 2009

Paschal Donohoe
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The latest #GEP2026 highlights practical steps countries can take to strengthen growth & resilience. Knowledge & data matters when it helps inform policy decisions. A report well worth reading.
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With global growth forecast at a post-pandemic low of 2.5%, the decisions governments make now will shape the trajectory for years to come. ➡️ wrld.bg/yxJP50Zac56 #GEP2026
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🔴LIVE NOW: Join the discussions on Day 1 of the @WorldBankGroup Youth Summit.
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Youth Summit 2026 | Jobs in a Changing World: What’s Real & What’s Next
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Jun 10
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves through global natural gas markets. In March, the World Bank natural gas price index rose 24%, while Asia’s LNG benchmark surged about 94% and Europe’s benchmark climbed 59%. Read more: wrld.bg/orog50Z7LvP
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Paschal Donohoe
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Jun 10
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Through AgriConnect, @WorldBankGroup is helping transform smallholder farming through reforms, investment, infrastructure, technology, & private capital.
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Paschal Donohoe
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Jun 10
I concluded my visit to Mozambique with an inspiring discussion with farmers, private sector, civil society, & development partners. Agriculture employs more than 3/4 of the country’s workforce and remains one of the biggest opportunities for jobs, growth, & food security. 🇲🇿
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Paschal Donohoe
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Jun 9
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Access to energy can unlock new opportunities for jobs. Realizing that potential requires skills, stronger links between education and employers, & knowledge—learning from what works elsewhere and adapting it to local realities. Mozambique's young people will shape the future.
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Paschal Donohoe
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Jun 9
This afternoon at Eduardo Mondlane University, I joined students, educators, business leaders & government representatives to discuss energy, education & opportunity. Mozambique's ambition to achieve universal electricity access aligns with #Mission300.
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Paschal Donohoe
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Jun 9
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That was at the heart of today’s discussion with 🇲🇿 PM Maria Benvinda Levy, Minister Carla Louveira, & colleagues. The signing of four new @WorldBankGroup operations will expand opportunity through skills, agriculture, social protection, & water—combining financing & knowledge.
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Paschal Donohoe
@Paschald
Jun 9
A young person is more likely to find work when they have the right skills. A business is more likely to grow when infrastructure improves. But progress also depends on knowledge—learning what works and adapting it locally.
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Paschal Donohoe
@Paschald
Jun 8
Our greatest asset is our people. It was a pleasure to meet with @WorldBankGroup colleagues in Maputo and staff joining virtually from 🇰🇲 🇲🇬 🇲🇺 🇸🇨. Thank you for your insights and for a thoughtful discussion on how knowledge can help deliver better solutions.
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Paschal Donohoe
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Jun 8
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That is the role of the Knowledge Bank: connecting countries with practical experience, evidence, and scalable solutions that turn potential into progress.
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Paschal Donohoe
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Jun 8
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Over the past two days, I saw how investments in water, coastal resilience, and environmental protection can help do both. What struck me is that many of the solutions already exist. Countries are finding ways to grow tourism, create jobs, and protect ecosystems at the same time.
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Paschal Donohoe
@Paschald
Jun 8
Travelling from Vilankulos to Maputo on World Oceans Day, I found myself reflecting on a question: how can tourism create more jobs while protecting the natural assets that make Mozambique unique?
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