Launched in 2003, the Youth, Development and Peace Network has chapters all over the world.  

Read about the recently held Youth Open House and help create the North American YDP chapter.

but do you know?  Visit youthink, the site created by young people at the World Bank, for youth everywhere, and find out. It's also a great resource for teachers!

Written by youth, Getting to Know the World Bank: A Guide for Young People [first two chapters, PDF, 848KB, free online] describes the World Bank and its role in development.  Order a copy here.

Development & the Next Generation: WDR 2007

The World Development Report highlights a different development theme each year.  In 2007, it focused on youth issues for the first time in its 30 years.  Read summaries or the full text here.

Share your university papers!

Have you written a university paper about the World Bank?  Would you like to have it published on our site? 

Visit the Share University Papers site to find out how.

International Essay Competition

The World Bank holds and annual essay competitions on development issues for young people.

See the Essay Competition website for this year's theme and timeline.

Would you like to visit the World Bank's main offices in Washington, DC?  Email the Speakers Bureau and ask about a School Briefing.

Come Work with Us

Internship, Young Professionals and Junior Professionals programs offer recent gradutes a chance to hone their skills in an international setting. You can also check out other career paths on the jobs page!

Children and Youth Team

Learn about the World Bank’s Children and Youth Strategy and Programs.

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Explore Sustainable Development 

DEPweb is a resource for students and teachers on sustainable development topics.