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Turning Learning Into Earning: How Better Education Can Create Better Jobs | People First Podcast
Episode 27
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
In this episode of People First Podcast, we explore how stronger education and training can power better jobs, highlighting why human capital is essential for growth and what’s working to boost foundational learning. We also look at how digital skills, private sector partnerships, and innovative financing can help turn learning into earning.Our special guest, Luis Benveniste, Senior Advisor and Acting Global Director for Education and Skills at the World Bank, shares how countries are boosting foundational learning through partnerships and new financing models. From tackling learning poverty to building digital and job‑relevant skills, discover practical solutions shaping Africa’s future.The People First podcast is available online, on Spotify, and on Apple Podcast. For more updates, follow us by subscribing, and don’t forget to rate and comment on this episode.Sequences00:00 Introduction00:54 Education as infrastructure for good jobs01:57 Closing education gap in Sub-Saharan Africa05:58 Staying competitive with digital transformation and new skills07:24 Delivering impact and unlocking opportunities for young people09:55 ConclusionAbout People First PodcastPeople First Podcast provides a human angle to concrete development topics as they affect people in Western and Central Africa. It also features World Bank project and initiatives. Join us for a sustainable and inclusive development!About World Bank GroupThe World Bank Group 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.
