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As the world celebrates International Womens Day, we take a look at where we are on the march towards gender equality. How big is the gender gap and what would happen if we closed it? What are some stumbling blocks along this journey? And how can international organizations like the World Bank Group and IMF help achieve more progress? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we speak with Victoire Tomegah Dogbé, Prime Minister of Togo; Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund; Tea Trumbic, World Bank Manager for the Women, Business and the Law project and Maryse Mbonyumutwa - CEO of Pink Mango and Founder of Asantii as they answer these questions and more on this month’s limited series episode of The Development Podcast. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Gita GopinathTea TrumbicVictoire Tomegah DogbéMaryse Mbonyumutwa Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [04:35] Making progress on equal opportunity legislation: The case of Togo [06:10] Visions from Rwanda: Women's empowerment and entrepreneurship [10:12] Main insights from the World Bank's Women, Business and the Law report [16:24] IMF: How international institutions are supporting women's rights and inclusion ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

The transition away from fossil fuels could create as many as 30 million ‘green’ jobs in clean energy and low-emissions technologies by 2030. So what is a ‘green job’? How can countries and companies support jobs that benefit people and the planet? And how can young people prepare for green jobs of the future? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we speak with Ashish Khanna, Practice Manager, Energy and Extractives, West and Central Africa, World Bank; Manoj Sinha, CEO, Husk Power; Anubha Shukla, Vice President, D2R, Husk Power; and Nidhi Pant, a 2023 winner of the UK’s Earthshot Prize and Co-Founder of S4S Technologies as they share their personal stories and examples on why investing in renewable energy is crucial in the fight to create world free of poverty on a livable planet. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Ashish KhannaManoj SinhaAnubha ShuklaNidhi Pant Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [02:49] Case study: S4S Technologies, green jobs and value chains [07:27] Case study: Husk Power Systems, gender, renewable power industry, green transition and jobs [11:28] Personal story: Starting a career and a business in the renewable energy sector [15:10] Nigeria and the Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy (DARES) Program [19:11] The link between green jobs and renewable energy [20:03] DARES Nigeria project: Access to electricity and green jobs [22:43] Business models: The role of the local community in terms of innovation [24:41] Overlapping crisis: Green jobs as a part of the recovery to create stability in the world [26:26] Closure ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

Forced displacement is a development challenge, not only a humanitarian concern. As of September 2023, 114 million people were displaced, and this number continues to grow as conflict and insecurity rise across the globe. Most refugees are hosted by developing countries, and the issues around support and integration of refugee communities are often deeply political. In this episode— the second in our special series on how to end poverty on a livable planet—we're asking the question: How can we better support the world’s growing number of refugees and their host communities? What economic benefits can refugee integration bring to societies? Tune in to hear the real-life experience of Abdullahi Mire, winner of the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, who grew up in one of the largest refugee camps in the world and is now a champion of refugee education; and Nancy Karambo Riungu, a Kenyan entrepreneur working with refugees. We also get insights from the UN Refugee Agency’s Raouf Mazou and The World Bank’s Xavier Devictor on how humanitarian agencies, development institutions and the private sector can better support refugees. Stay with us until the end of the episode to catch the reading of a poem by Kinshasa- born, British poet JJ Bola, who reflects on life as a refugee. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Xavier DevictorRaouf MazouAbdullahi MireNancy Karambo Riungu Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [02:24] Abdullahi Mire, the recipient of the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award [08:41] Rethinking responses to refugees: The role of education [11:07] Global Refugee Forum: Drivers of forced displacement [12:41] Climate crisis, refugees, impact on host countries [16:52] The impact of refugees from an economic perspective [18:25] How the World Bank supports refugees and host communities [22:00] Success stories in terms of durable solutions for refugees [23:59] Benefits that the private sector can bring to refugees and host communities [27:13] Visions from an entrepreneur in Kakuma who's working with refugees [31:48] Closing remarks from Xavier Devictor (World Bank) and Raouf Mazou (UNHCR) [33:22] Poem by Kinshasa-born British poet and writer, JJ Bola ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here...

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) comes at the heels of the hottest year in human history. Our newest episode of The Development Podcast delves into the impact of the climate crisis and urgent solutions to address it. This episode marks the launch of our new limited series on how to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Over the next 5 episodes, we’ll explore critical issues affecting planet, people and prosperity. Today, we turn our attention to the planet as we speak with three high-profile guests about climate change. We'll also hear from a climate advocate in Samoa and other youth activists. Join us as we speak to Her Excellency, Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mata'Afa, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Samoa on how the fallout of climate change impacts Small Island Developing States; Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on emissions reduction and climate solutions; the World Bank’s Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations, on the Bank’s role in climate action; and Brianna Fruean, a young climate advocate from Samoa who shares her own experiences. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Timestamps [00:00] Welcome: Introducing the topic and speakers [02:37] Climate activism: Voices from Samoa [08:41] Samoa: Climate crisis, infrastructure challenges, role of women, challenges ahead, COP28 [16:49] Climate activism: Voices from Ghana [18:06] UNEP: Scaling the challenge, greenhouse gas emissions, urgent actions and investments, climate game changers [25:59] Climate activism: Voices from Egypt [26:56] World Bank: Climate game changers, financing climate action, Country Climate Development Reports, hope on the horizon [33:06] Climate activism: Voices from Chile and Samoa [34:43] Closure and thanks for tuning in! Featured Voices Her Excellency, Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mata'AfaInger AndersenAnna BjerdeBrianna Fruean ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for...

The 2023 World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings took place from October 9-15 in Marrakech, Morocco, and unveiled the Bank’s bold new vision: creating a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Events and discussions highlighted this new mission, highlighting an expansion in financial capacity, stronger partnerships, deeper engagement with the private sector, and finding more efficient processes. In this special edition episode of The Development Podcast, we draw on some of the highlights from that week and share more about the institution’s new mission and vision. Listen on to hear from: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Senior World Bank Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg, World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde, Zanzibar’s Minister of State for Finance and Planning Saada Salum, UNICEF’s Executive Director Catherine Russell, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Bill Winters, and Ethiopian entrepreneur Kidus Asfaw. Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [02:01] A new playbook to tackle the intertwined global challenges [08:33] What it will take to achieve ending poverty on a livable planet [10:24] Tanzania: Education for all, empowering its female population, investment in the blue economy [13:18] The importance of partnerships and the impact of COVID-19 and climate change on children [18:29] Private sector: How can finance be sustainable? [21:12] How businesses are piloting exciting climate solutions [23:04] Closure and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

Multiple shocks – from COVID-19 to climate change, conflict, crop disease – are crippling food systems, leading to higher food prices and growing hunger. Up to 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, and projections show that in 2030, over 600 million people will still struggle to feed their families. The way we produce food is also harmful for the planet, generating unsustainable levels of pollution and waste. What can we do to fight the global food crisis, especially in the most vulnerable regions? What are the World Bank and its partners doing to address this issue and what solutions have worked on the ground? To answer these questions, on this episode of The Development Podcast we speak to: Gladys Wanja, a Kenyan mother and entrepreneur on the struggles she faces putting food on the table; Valerie Guarnieri, the World Food Programme’s Assistant Executive Director for Programme and Policy Development on how the Nobel-prize winning organization responds to dire emergencies; Dr. Catherine Nakalembe, NASA Harvest’s Africa Program Director and Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland on solutions in space technology, and Martien van Nieuwkoop, the World Bank’s Global Director for Agriculture and Food on what the Bank is doing to address the food crisis. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Martien van Nieuwkoop, Valerie GuarnieriDr. Catherine NakalembeGladys Wanja Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:46] What is food security and why the world is currently in a food crisis [03:02] Voices from Kenya on food price volatility [05:46] Voices from Central African Republic: boosting food production [07:09] World Food Program: Providing emergency lifesaving food and cash assistance [08:19] Impacts of famine and hunger beyond malnutrition [09:30] Conflict is a driver of hunger [10:38] Beyond emergency: Building resilience when it comes to food security [14:13] Data for development: The role of satellites and NASA partnerships [15:52] How food security issues are manifesting in East Africa [17:28] The next frontier for using satellite data for food systems [18:54] Voices from Egypt: Preparedness and resilience to future shocks [20:00] What's needed to ensure longer term food security [22:29] What the World Bank is doing to tackle food security [25:19] Closure and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of...

Meet the International Development Association (IDA), the arm of the World Bank that helps the world’s poorest countries—75 to be exact. It’s the largest single source of donor funds for basic services in these countries and aims to eliminate extreme poverty. IDA’s most recent replenishment, IDA20, resulted in a historic $93 billion financing package for IDA countries for fiscal years 2022-2025. On this episode of The Development Podcast, we explore how IDA works across the world on a range of key development issues and priorities, with the help of some key partners. Join us as we speak with Dirk Reinermann, the World Bank’s Director of Development Finance who oversees IDA, Gregory Chen, Managing Director for the Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative, within BRAC International, and Maaria Henry, a Fisheries Protection Officer from the Republic of Kiribati in Micronesia, which sits at the forefront of the climate challenge. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Dirk ReinermannGregory ChenMaaria Henry Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [02:25] Story from the ground: Climate resilience and job prospects in Kiribati [06:46] IDA: How it was created, how it works, where it gets its cash from? [09:51] Partnerships: BRAC International, Bangladesh and IDA [15:21] IDA's priorities and replenishments [19:16] Partnerships: Maximizing financing for development [22:15] IDA's greatest success stories [24:17] Closure and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

How do we address climate change, reduce poverty, and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet? Climate change is one of the defining issues of our time, and no country is immune. On this episode of The Development Podcast, we hone in on voices across Africa about the experience of climate change and how it intersects with poverty, and we hear from Richard Damania, World Bank’s Chief Economist for Sustainable Development in Washington, DC. Tune in as we speak with Cathy Kamamu, a farmer from Kenya, Professor Denis Aheto, Director of the Centre for Coastal Management in the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience, Roselyn Fosuah Adjei, Director of Climate Change for the Ghana Forestry Commission, and Richard Damania, Chief Economist for Sustainable Development at the World Bank. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Richard DamaniaRoselyn Fosuah AdjeiProfessor Denis AhetoCathy Kamanu Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:56] Visions from Kenya: Everyday effects of climate change on a farmer [05:45] Data overview on the relationship between climate change and poverty [07:21] Visions from Ghana: The impact of climate change for coastal communities [10:08] Ghana: World Bank's Country Climate and Development Report [11:55] Deforestation in Ghana: How to protect the natural landscape of countries? [15:19] Addressing both climate change and poverty [19:01] Detox Development: Repurposing environmentally harmful subsidies [20:37] Hope (and concerns) on the horizon [22:33] Closure and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

Migration is a development challenge. About 184 million people—2.3 percent of the world’s population—live outside of their country of nationality, and almost half of them are in low- and middle-income countries. In this episode of The Development Podcast, we explore the conversation around migration, from global economic imbalances, demographic changes, and conflict, to the opportunities it can bring to people and host communities. To unpack this and more, we speak to Xavier Devictor, the World Bank’s co-Director for this year’s World Development Report and four individuals, including two migrants in Colombia and the Philippines, who share their stories of success and survival outside of their home countries. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Xavier DevictorPaula RossiascoAlejandra BoteroAlvin AngDexibel BravoAngelito Castro, Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [02:03] Colombia: Perspectives and stories from the ground [09:58] Philippines: Perspectives and stories from the ground [14:00] The state of migration around the world [18:08] The role of governments and policy makers [26:01] Closure and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

The 2023 World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings took place from April 10-16, amidst a backdrop of challenges: from stress in the banking sector, persistent inflation, rising debt, climate change and of course Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Addressing this instability, and looking to a future free from poverty, was at the heart of the discussions which involved dozens of contributors from across the globe. In this latest episode of The Development Podcast, we draw on some of the highlights from that week, hearing from various speakers who attended our events and how they look to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Listen on to hear from: World Bank Group President David Malpass, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Senior World Bank Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, Senegal's Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation, H.E. Oulimata Sarr, Save the Children UK CEO Gwen Hines, and Founder of the grassroots organization, We Love Reading, Rana Dajani. Listen now! Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices David MalpassKristalina GeorgievaAxel van TrotsenburgAmina J. MohammedH.E. Oulimata SarrGwen HinesRana Dajani Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:38] Complex challenges facing the global economy and a vision for the future [10:09] Accelerating development in an age of global crisis [14:31] Human capital to accelerate the green transition [17:02] Cash transfers and other practical investments in children [20:35] The importance of investment in the next generation [22:31] Closure and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

What impact does unpaid care work have on women's economic prospects and growth? How can we support these everyday superheroes? In this episode of The Development Podcast, we explore the economics around this issue, whether women are tending to children or the elderly. What goes into this often invisible workload, and how do the burdens these women carry affect their every day lives? We draw from recent findings of this year’s 2023 Women, Business, and the Law report and also speak with three guests: Laura Rawlings, Lead Economist for the World Bank’s Gender Group, Nguyen Thi Kieu Trang (KT), Marketing and Communications Manager with CARE International in Vietnam, and Jyoti Macwan, General Secretary at the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) and former tobacco worker, who share their insights and own experiences in the struggles women continue to face today but also steps women—and men—can take in the fight for gender equality. Listen now! Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Laura RawlingsNguyen Thi Kieu Trang (KT)Jyoti Macwan Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:29] Recent data about women's lives and livelihoods [04:48] Visions from India: Struggles for women in the informal sector [09:16] Visions from Vietnam: Women in rural areas and care workload [11:21] Gender inequality: The importance of addressing unpaid care [15:04] The impact of the pandemic around the world [19:37] Closure and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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

In this episode of The Development Podcast, we mark one year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and explore the depth and breadth of fragility, conflict and violence (FCV) around the world. What are the spillover effects of war as we see increased displacement of populations, high energy and food prices, shocks to natural disasters and more? And what is the World Bank Group’s position and long-term strategy on FCV, and how can we begin to tackle some of these challenges we face head on? Axel Van Trotsenburg, the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, the Honorable John Dabi, Deputy Commissioner of South Sudan Commission for Refugees Affairs, Fidel Saad, Save the Children Lebanon’s Food Security, Livelihoods and Social Protection Technical Advisor, and Lara, a Ukrainian refugee living in Oxford, talk to us on these issues and more. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Axel Van TrotsenburgHonorable John DabiFidel SaadLara Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:20] Fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) settings [03:50] The case of Lara, a Ukrainian refugee living in Oxford, UK [08:16] South Sudan: Food security, climate change, conflict, and displacement [11:22] The case of Lebanon and FCV settings [14:05] Global overlapping crises and their impact [15:25] Conflict in fragile settings and middle-income countries [17:37] The support from the World Bank Group [21:04] Closure and thanks for tuning! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The

The recently released January edition of this year’s Global Economic Prospects report warns that the global economy is dangerously close to a recession, with worldwide economic output projected to be just 1.7% in 2023. While the outlook for all economies is quite grim, the edition takes a special focus on the plight of 37 small states—countries with a population of 1.5 million or less—that are already vulnerable to shocks stemming from the pandemic, climate change, disruptions to tourism and more. In this episode of The Development Podcast, we speak with three guests: Dana Vorisek, senior economist and one of the lead report authors of the Global Economic Prospects report; the Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti, Minister for Finance and Tonga World Bank Governor; and Anna Kay, a female-owned restauranteur in Jamaica, who share their insights and experiences to the impacts of a worsening global economy on already vulnerable states. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Dana VorisekHon. Tiofilusi TiuetiAnna Kay Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:29] Insights from the Global Economics Prospects Report [03:51] Visions from the Caribbean: The case of Jamaica [08:18] Visions from the Pacific: The case of Tonga [13:56] Characteristics, challenges and vulnerabilities of small states [18:44] Closing and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

The past twelve months have been turbulent for the global economy. Conflict, inflation, food supply crises and the long tail of the Covid-19 pandemic have caused shockwaves across the world. In this episode of The Development Podcast we speak to World Bank Group chief economist Indermit Gill, and take stock of the last twelve months, while looking ahead to 2023. Indermit explains why forecasts at the start of the year were wrong, and why he remains optimistic for the coming year. We also reflect on one of the biggest stories of 2022, food prices. We get an update from Egyptian baker and restaurant owner Dareen Akkad. Listen now! Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Indermit GillDareen Akkad Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:23] Putting 2022 in context [02:31] What were we expecting 2022 to look like in January? [03:47] The economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine [05:02] Are we looking at a recession next year that's getting worse? [06:47] Policy steps being taken [09:28] Monetary tightening, raising interest rates, subsidies, inflation [16:07] Stories of people's lives [17:30] Inflation and food security: Visions from a pizza baker in Cairo [19:42] Closing and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and other crises have dealt the biggest setback to global poverty reduction in decades. 2020 alone saw the largest one-year increase in extreme poverty since global monitoring began. In this episode of The Development Podcast, we comb through the recent Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report (PSPR) to understand what’s happening, where and why. Ruth Hill, a lead economist at the World Bank discusses the actions governments can take to help correct course. We also get a snapshot of just how hard the last few years have been for many people, such as Sonia Cifuentes in Bogota, Colombia, and how cash transfers helped her when she needed support to cover the basics for herself and her children. Listen now! Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Featured Voices Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:37] Understanding the data behind the Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report [07:28] Visions from Bogota, Colombia: Vulnerability and cash transfer programs [11:10] The meaning behind poverty [12:42] 2020 saw the biggest setback to global poverty in decades [14:36] Measuring poverty: Methodology and research [15:33] Progress made in ending poverty over the last few decades [17:05] The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on poverty reduction efforts [19:40] Increase in poverty in different regions of the world [20:35] Public policies to counter poverty trends [21:37] Subsidies and cash transfer programs [25:37] Closing and thanks for tuning in! ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank 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.

This year’s World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings took place against the backdrop of a series of overlapping crises threatening catastrophic consequences for the poor. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and conflict were the focus for delegates who gathered at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington DC. In this special edition of The Development Podcast we’ll bring you some of the key moments from this year’s sessions. Leaders, experts, and activists discussed how best to respond to the multiple overlapping crises facing developing countries and how to work together to build a resilient future. Listen now! Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction to the Annual Meetings [02:12] Addressing multiple crises in an era of volatility [12:02] Food and fuel crises [19:09] Inclusive growth and financial inclusion [24:07] Financing the low-carbon, resilient transition [27:01] Human capital and education [33:30] Support to Ukraine [36:21] Closure and thanks for tuning! Featured Voices Anne TvinnereimAugustine MayabiDavid MalpassJanet YellenKarima OlaKristalina GeorgievaLawrence SummersMakhtar DiopMostafa TerrabRania Al-Mashat

Our warming world needs to wean itself away from fossil fuels, but closing coal mines can impact jobs and communities. How can we ensure people and communities are at the center of the transition away from coal? In this episode of The Development Podcast, we hear about the challenges and opportunities involved in this important transition. We get the view from some Indian women benefiting from new green jobs, hear from new solar panel owners, and from Reema Nanavaty, director of the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA). We also hear from World Bank experts Elizabeth Ruppert Bulmer, Lead Economist with the Social Protection & Jobs Global Practice, and Rachel Perks, Senior Mining Specialist with the Energy & Extractives Global Practice. They explain why this task can’t be left to future generations to fix, and how phasing out coal can mean new opportunities for communities and jobs. Listen now! Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:36] Trends with coal production in recent years [06:54] Visions of India moving away from coal [11:53] Just transition, coal, and climate change [14:02] What's behind turning off coal [15:55] Progress made around the world [17:12] The impact of closing down coal mines [21:05] Transitions and new livelihoods and opportunities [22:54] Historical perspective and lessons learned [24:40] Stakeholder engagement and consultations [26:39] Land repurposing [29:03] Closure and thanks for tuning! Featured Voices Elizabeth Ruppert BulmerRachel PerksReema Nanavaty ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast

The world is grappling with a sharp deceleration in growth, coupled with rising inflation. Are we experiencing so-called stagflation, what does that mean for people, and what can we learn from comparable situations in the past? In this episode of The Development Podcast, World Bank forecasting expert Franziska Ohnsorge, Manager of the Prospects Group, one of the lead authors of the Global Economics prospect Report; and debt expert Marcello Estevão Global Director of the World Bank Group's Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment global practice give the big picture on stagflation. While Enrique Cárdenas, a Mexican economist and economic historian, explains what it felt like to experience stagflation during the so-called “lost decade” of the 1980s. Listen now! Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:45] What is stagflation? When did we see it last? Are we in stagflation right now? [06:42] Visions from Mexico, the 15th largest economy in the world [11:47] Global economy: How significant is the slowdown right now [13:09] How real is the risk of stagflation? [14:57] Central banks and interest rates... and stagflation [17:24] Impacts for average people in emerging markets and developing economies [19:19] How can stagflation lead to debt crises? [23:31] What is creating this toxic mix of slow growth and inflation? [24:59] Recommendations for governments to promote growth and tame inflation [29:21] Closure and thanks for tuning! Featured Voices Franziska OhnsorgeMarcello EstevãoEnrique Cárdenas ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The

The world is facing rising food prices that are hitting poor and developing countries hardest. Even before COVID-19 reduced incomes and disrupted supply chains, chronic and acute hunger were on the rise due to factors, including conflict, socio-economic conditions, natural hazards, climate change and pests. The disruption caused by the war in Ukraine has added to price pressures, with costs likely to remain high for the foreseeable future and expected to push millions of additional people into acute food insecurity. In this episode of The Development Podcast, World Bank Food and Agriculture Global Practice Manager Julian Lampietti explains the challenges and discusses some of the solutions. And we hear from a pizza restaurant owner in Cairo who is struggling with the rising cost of bread. Listen now! Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [01:32] What's happening in terms of agriculture and food in the world right now [06:47] Visions from Cairo: Food costs, supply chains, local business... and pizza [13:08] A human catastrophe? Food price crisis related to the war in Ukraine [14:21] Availability issues, people's access to food, or the production of food? [18:05] Food prices: How the situation could evolve in the short term [19:22] Lessons learnt from previous food price crisis [24:07] Investments in agricultural and food technologies [27:45] How the World Bank is responding to this crisis [29:32] Closure and thanks for tuning! Featured voices Julian LampiettiDareen Akkad ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANK The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income...

Putting people first through investing in human capital – the knowledge, skills, and health that people need to achieve their potential – is critical for sustainable, inclusive growth and poverty reduction. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic threaten to leave generations behind and exacerbate inequalities. Health impacts, setbacks to nutrition, the early years and learning, job losses and expanding gender gaps must be addressed with urgency. Countries have stepped up in innovative ways to put people first through building, protecting, and utilizing human capital – with support from the World Bank and partners. However – ambition, innovation, and sustained support are needed to recover human capital losses and strengthen recovery. Investing in people consistently and providing opportunities for all to achieve their potential can yield economic dividends – and help bring greater stability in a challenging global context. During the 2022 World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings, leaders, innovators and change-makers shared how investments in human capital can not only change lives for individuals, but also create more inclusive and equitable societies. Listen to the Spring Meetings highlights in a special series of The Development Podcast. Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic [02:38] Tanzania's education system [05:13] Tanzania's investment in health [08:28] Tanzania: Challenges in education and health [13:35] Tackling learning poverty [17:36] Special considerations from a gender and fragility context [19:07] Impacts of the pandemic on young people [23:50] The value of investing in people [28:10] Equipping young people for the jobs of the future [29:32] Closure and thanks for tuning! Featured voices Samia Suluhu HassanDavid R. MalpassAmina MohammedMari PangestuMalala YousafzaiBeatrice Mahuru ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCAST This international development podcast brings together the data,...