Job creation and agribusiness are powerful pathways out of poverty. This year, we are shining a spotlight on their transformative potential to unlock opportunity for millions. In emerging economies, more than 1 billion people will need jobs in the next decade, a challenge driven by rapidly growing populations and shifting economic landscapes, making the need for scalable, private sector–led solutions more urgent than ever.
Jobs change lives. They provide dignity, purpose, and hope. They empower women, engage youth, strengthen communities, and reduce reliance on aid. IFC’s strategy is to create these opportunities by building foundational infrastructure, driving policy reforms, and mobilizing private investment in high-impact sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, healthcare, tourism, and value-added manufacturing.
Agribusiness is a game-changer. It opens markets for smallholder farmers and women, generates jobs across the value chain, and strengthens food security and climate resilience. Through AgriConnect, IFC is modernizing agriculture, reducing food insecurity, and boosting rural economies. The World Bank Group has pledged to double annual investment in agribusiness to $9 billion, recognizing its potential to feed a growing global population and help end poverty.
