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Does artificial intelligence amount to a dystopian nightmare for the developing world, eliminating jobs and confirming the worse biases across societies? Or could it lead the way to a brighter future, helping to solve critical development issues?  We explore the ways in which artificial intelligence is being used across the globe at a grassroots level in India, Papua New Guinea – as well as get the big picture. Join The Development Podcast!
Featured VoicesChristine Zhenwei Qiang, Director, Digital Development Global Practice, World Bank GroupNaomi Longa, Seawomen of Melanesia, Papua New Guinea;  Fred Munene, “Farm with Fred” farmer and YouTuber, Kenya;  Snehal Joshi, Principal, Shikha Academy, India; Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Director of Product Impact at Google.org;  Petra Molnar, Harvard Faculty Associate, lawyer, anthropologist, and author
Timestamps[00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic
[02:59] Artificial intelligence to protect the coral reefs in Papua New Guinea
[05:50] Artificial intelligence in educational settings in India
[07:36] Artificial intelligence, agriculture, and youth in Kenya
[09:05] How is AI already being used in the developing world and expansion ahead
[11:49] What are the ethical considerations to keep in mind
[13:58] Jobs: Artificial intelligence and labor market
[16:11] Programs and partnerships where AI is taking the lead: The case of Google
[20:35] How AI is currently being used in the context of refugees
ABOUT 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! ;)
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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.

Forests are disappearing at an alarming rate of 10 million hectares each year and about 12% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to deforestation and forest degradation. But nature provides the foundation for inclusive growth, jobs, food security, ecosystems and human wellbeing. So, what are the economics of biodiversity and how can we achieve growth whilst protecting forests?
Join The Development Podcast on a trip around the globe from Nepal to Costa Rica as we hear from: Dr Tulshi Suwal, a Nepalese conservationist; Valerie Hickey, the Global Director of Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy at the World Bank; Florita Jimenez Martinez, Community Leader in Costa Rica; and Cristián Samper, Managing Director and leader of Nature Solutions at Bezos Earth Fund.
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Featured VoicesValerie Hickey, the Global Director of Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy at the World BankCristián Samper, Managing Director and leader of Nature Solutions at Bezos Earth FundFlorita Jimenez Martinez, Community Leader in Costa RicaDr Tulshi Suwal, a Nepalese conservationist
Timestamps[00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic
[02:55] The relationship between people and the forests in Nepal
[07:07] The link between ecosystems and economic growth
[12:50] How the World Bank works on biodiversity
[16:05] Protecting the forests: Visions from a community leader in Costa Rica
[19:05] Partnerships to preserve biodiversity in forests: Bezos Earth Fund
ABOUT 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! ;)
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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.

The 2024 World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings took place from April 11-18. The focus for this year was on how the World Bank Group can turn its vision – of creating a world free of poverty on a livable planet – into real impact. This includes becoming a better Bank – one that is faster, more effective, and more ambitious. 
In this latest episode of The Development Podcast, we draw on some of the highlights from the week. We hear from Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group; Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General at the World Health Organization; Svenja Schulze, Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany; Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Finance for Zambia; Muhammad Ali Pate, Minister of Health, Nigeria; Hassanein Hiridjee, CEO of Axian Group; Reverend Eugene Cho, President and CEO of Bread for the World; and Raj Kumar, President & Editor-in-Chief at Devex. 
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Featured VoicesAjay Banga, President of the World Bank GroupDr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General at the World Health OrganizationSvenja Schulze, Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development of GermanySitumbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Finance for ZambiaMuhammad Ali Pate, Minister of Health, NigeriaHassanein Hiridjee, CEO of Axian GroupReverend Eugene Cho, President and CEO of Bread for the WorldRaj Kumar, President & Editor-in-Chief at Devex
Timestamps[00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic
[01:45] World Bank Group: Turning an ambitious vision into impact
[07:16] Scaling up energy solutions and investments
[09:38] Expanding quality and affordable healthcare services
[13:03] In focus: International Development Association (IDA)
[17:41] World Bank's reforms, its vision, and the road ahead
ABOUT 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! ;)
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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.

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.
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Featured VoicesGita Gopinath , First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund  Tea Trumbic, World Bank Manager for the Women, Business and the Law project Victoire Tomegah Dogbé, Prime Minister of Togo Maryse Mbonyumutwa, CEO of Pink Mango and Founder of Asantii 
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 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! ;)
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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.

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.   
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Featured VoicesAshish Khanna, Practice Manager, Energy and Extractives, West and Central Africa, World BankManoj Sinha, CEO, Husk PowerAnubha Shukla, Vice President, D2R, Husk PowerNidhi Pant, a 2023 winner of the UK’s Earthshot Prize and Co-Founder of S4S Technologies
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 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! ;)
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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.

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.
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Featured VoicesXavier Devictor, the World Bank’s Co-Director of the 2023 World Development ReportRaouf Mazou, Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCRAbdullahi Mire, winner of the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee AwardNancy Karambo Riungu, a Kenyan entrepreneur and expert tailor working directly with refugees. 
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 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! ;)
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