Laying the Groundwork for Jobs in Africa

The conference on 'Laying the Groundwork for Jobs in Africa: Core Infrastructures & Business Environment' is being held in Rome at Palazzo Koch, Italy. Creating jobs where young people live is now an economic and strategic imperative. Over the next 10–15 years, 1.2 billion people will reach working age in developing countries—yet only 400 million jobs are expected to emerge. Italy’s leadership under the Mattei Plan, and the World Bank’s jobs-first approach, share a common view: regulatory clarity is a key multiplier that turns infrastructure into productive assets and allows capital to move with confidence. Because political and economic realities ultimately determine what can realistically move forward, effective reforms need to work with existing incentives and engage actors who can drive steady, practical progress. This event aims to bring that message to life—through evidence, practical experience, and direct testimony from investors who have seen firsthand what unlocks investment and what stalls it. The event featured Fabio Panetta, Governor of Banca d'Italia, Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group. ABOUT US 🌐 The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org WORLDBANK.ORG/LIVE 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch past events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams