Accelerating Development: Ideas for Impact

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An AI-powered, expert-led podcast on cutting-edge policy solutions for today’s biggest development challenges, direct from our global research network. 🌐 Listen to other languages: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/wbginstitute

  1. hace 3 h

    Episode 41 The Institutions Behind the Switch: Who Keeps the Lights On in Africa?

    Can countries escape the debt trap? As global growth slows to 2.5% and government debt in developing economies has climbed from under 40% to over 70% of GDP since 2010, policymakers face increasingly difficult choices. This episode explores the findings of the latest Global Economic Prospects, June 2026 report, examining why borrowing becomes more expensive as debt rises, how commodity-dependent economies remain vulnerable to boom-and-bust cycles, and why strong institutions matter just as much as fiscal rules. Discover the practical lessons for building resilience, creating fiscal space, and supporting sustainable growth in an increasingly uncertain global economy.   Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts.   Read more at https://www.susannaberkouwer.com/WMHB_donorprocurement.pdf https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/73585fa4-6742-4a96-8f9a-ffc1c5b6b8fa https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fQPQAw4bACvJITv08UjpcRwKqeS3cXT_/view https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099912211102516982/pdf/IDU-8c8b805d-8bc2-47fe-853c-65967651a3a6.pdf

    12 min

  2. hace 6 días

    Episode 40 Can Countries Escape the Debt Trap? Lessons from the Latest Global Outlook

    Can countries escape the debt trap? As global growth slows to 2.5% and government debt in developing economies has climbed from under 40% to over 70% of GDP since 2010, policymakers face increasingly difficult choices. This episode explores the findings of the latest Global Economic Prospects, June 2026 report, examining why borrowing becomes more expensive as debt rises, how commodity-dependent economies remain vulnerable to boom-and-bust cycles, and why strong institutions matter just as much as fiscal rules. Discover the practical lessons for building resilience, creating fiscal space, and supporting sustainable growth in an increasingly uncertain global economy.  Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/b5f5a90f-3229-482f-b8c5-d3c4e9ecbad5

    8 min

  3. hace 6 días

    Episode 39 How a WhatsApp Game Helped People Resist Health Misinformation

    Health misinformation is now ranked among the world's 32 most severe global risks, with an estimated economic cost of US$78 billion in 2019. But what if governments could help people recognize misleading information before they encounter it? In this episode, we explore a randomized study from Jordan that tested a WhatsApp chatbot game designed to build resistance to health misinformation. We discuss why interactive "prebunking" outperformed passive information campaigns, how it improved people's ability to distinguish credible from misleading content, and what policymakers can learn about designing scalable digital interventions that strengthen public trust. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at: https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099227409302412051

    10 min

  4. 13 jun

    Episode 38 The Next Growth Model: How East Asia Can Thrive in an AI-Driven World

    Global private investment in generative AI reached $34 billion in 2024, while AI-related exports account for 34% of GDP in Malaysia and 32% in Viet Nam. Yet growth in East Asia and Pacific is projected to slow from 5.0% in 2025 to 4.2% in 2026. In this episode, we explore how one of the world's most dynamic regions can sustain growth in an era of slowing productivity, rising trade uncertainty, and rapid technological change. Drawing on the East Asia and Pacific Economic Update 2026, we examine the opportunities and challenges of industrial policy in the digital age—from investing in human capital and opening services markets to supporting innovation while avoiding costly policy mistakes. We also discuss how AI is reshaping competitiveness and what governments can do to help firms and workers benefit from the next wave of growth. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at: https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/east-asia-and-pacific-economic-update

    9 min

  5. 6 jun

    Episode 37 When One Shipping Route Stops: The Global Shock Behind Rising Prices and Slower Growth

    What happens when a single shipping route that carries a large share of the world's energy supply suddenly stops functioning? In March 2026, global oil supply fell by an estimated 10 million barrels per day—roughly one-tenth of world consumption—the largest oil supply shock on record. This episode examines how that disruption is projected to push commodity prices up 16 percent in 2026, slow growth in developing economies to 3.6 percent, and increase pressures on food systems, inflation, and global supply chains. We also explore what policymakers can do to strengthen resilience against future shocks. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/f3138644a1e8e2bb631399ae11d6c408-0050012026/original/CMO-April-2026.pdf

    10 min

  6. 9 may

    Episode 36 The Return of Industrial Policy: What's Driving the Surge in Europe and Central Asia?

    Europe and Central Asia has announced more than 2,600 industrial policies since 2009 — more than one new intervention every day for sixteen years. But have these policies actually delivered stronger growth, resilience, and diversification? In this episode, we unpack the findings of the World Bank’s Spring 2026 Europe and Central Asia Economic Update. From slowing growth and persistent inflation to rising subsidies and geopolitical pressures, the discussion explores why industrial policy has returned to the center of economic strategy across the region. The episode examines what tends to make industrial policy succeed, where it often fails, and why open trade, competitive markets, and structural reforms remain essential foundations for long-term growth. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/f6424ef3-a279-4872-a77a-34cf01c4c8af/content

    11 min

  7. 2 may

    Episode 35 WDR2025 Mini Series: 3 How Do Standards Help Us Breathe Cleaner Air?

    Ninety-nine percent of people worldwide breathe air that fails to meet safety standards. In this episode of the World Development Report 2025: Standards for Development mini series, we explore why standards alone are not enough—and what happens when enforcement, data, and capacity fall short. Drawing on Chapters 6–8, the episode unpacks the “compliance gap,” where strict rules exist on paper but fail in practice. We examine how weak monitoring systems leave governments unable to enforce air quality standards, how fragmented regulations shift pollution across borders, and how better-designed systems—from China’s coordinated reforms to Rwanda’s tiered standards—can deliver real results. The episode also looks beyond air, showing how standards shape public sector performance, service delivery, and global coordination in an increasingly complex world. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/wdr2025

    12 min

  8. 25 abr

    Episode 34 Can Standards Make—or Break—Firms and Services?

    47% fewer fatalities—just by using a simple surgical checklist. In this second episode of the World Development Report 2025: Standards for Development (WDR25) mini series, we explore how standards can make—or break—firms and the delivery of essential services. Drawing on Chapters 4 and 5 of the WDR25 report, we examine how the rise of technical regulations—now covering nearly 90% of global trade—has reshaped opportunities for firms while creating costly barriers. The episode also shows how the same standards shape health and education outcomes—from checklists that reduce fatalities to adaptive teaching models that double learning gains. We highlight how countries can lower compliance costs through domestic quality infrastructure and alignment, while adopting phased, process-oriented standards to expand access and improve service delivery. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/wdr2025

    11 min
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    2025 - 2026
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