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Working together: Partnerships for Impact
Episode 62
Friday, 6 February, 2026
In development, big wins come from working together — building trust, sharing expertise, and bringing the right partners to the table.In this episode of The Development Podcast, we explore why partnerships matter — from the teamwork and great duos we see in sport, to the coalitions needed to deliver results at scale.We look at potential from a partnership with Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) — a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and an 1890 land-grant institution with a long tradition of practical, community-focused problem-solving — and how AAMU’s expertise can connect to global development priorities, including Mission 300 and AgriConnect.Join us as we hear from: Ambassador Roya Rahmani, Director, Global Engagement, World Bank Group; Dr. Daniel K. Wims, President, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group; and S.L. Price, sports journalist and author of The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse.Timestamps[00:00] Every great team, every unforgettable moment, starts with partnership[00:50] S.L. Price, sports journalist on why partnerships matter in sport[05:30] Some recent partnerships in health and energy[07:34] Partnerships with academia and the legacy of HBCUs[12:52] What Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University could bring to Mission 300[18:04] Why agriculture matters and the potential of partnerships for AgriConnect
