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World Bank | The Development PodcastJoin World Bank staff as we give you a window into the world of international development. Through conversations with people on the frontlines of development, we get the latest data, research, and commentary on the biggest global challenges. Author: World Bank
The Development Podcast brings together the latest data, research and cutting-edge solutions that can pave the way to a sustainable future everything from poverty to climate change, education to nutrition, and a whole lot more. Well take you on a journey around the world of international development in this World Bank's flagship monthly podcast. More information: http://wrld.bg/f2SX50MJyZB Language: en Genres: Business, Government, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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2024 in Review and the Challenges Ahead | The Development Podcast
Episode 52
Thursday, 19 December, 2024
As the world approaches the quarter way point of the 21st century, we take stock of the last year in development and the challenges ahead. And we return to the work of the International Development Association (IDA), in verse. Join us as we hear from Ayhan Kose, Deputy Chief Economist of the World Bank Group and Director of the Prospects Group, and Emi Mahmoud, Poet, activist and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.Timestamps[00:00] Welcome and introduction to the topic[03:45] Global economy and growth despite intertwined challenges[06:47] Eradicating poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet[11:43] Biggest challenges facing low-income countries[15:32] 2025: Hopes for the next year[21:22] Emi Mahmoud, Sudanese activist spoken word poet and UNHCR Goodwill AmbassadorABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCASTThis 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 BANKThe 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.
