India, Oct. 20 -- The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy to help developing countries expand affordable internet access, improve public services and create jobs, with digital infrastructure and connectivity forming the foundation of the initiative.

Announced on 20 October 2026, the strategy brings together the group's public-sector financing, policy support and private-sector investment capabilities. It focuses on four priorities: expanding reliable connectivity, making devices and data more affordable, strengthening digital services and skills, and preparing countries to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI).

The strategy comes as developing economies face a growing need to create employment opportunities. Acc...