The Development Podcast | World Bank

The Development Podcast brings together the latest data, research and cutting-edge solutions that can pave the way to a sustainable future. We’ll take you on a journey around the world of international development in this World Bank's flagship monthly podcast.

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Why Digital Transformation Matters

The digital world is developing at a phenomenal pace. How can we ensure that no one is left behind and that digital advances have a real-world impact?

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Jobs: The Path to Prosperity

We explore one of the most urgent issues facing development: how to meet the stable employment aspirations of the developing world's fast-growing youth population?

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Mission 300: Powering Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

We dive into this ambitious plan from the WBG and partners, which will link 300 million people to electricity by 2030.

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Improving the Lives of Women in Artisanal Small-Scale Mining

We get an insight into the lives of women who work in artisanal and small-scale mining.

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"The jobs that are actually facilitated by digital, I think this is where there's a lot of space and I really feel that this is where the excitement has to be and is going to be going forward."

Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, Global Director in the Digital Vice Presidency, World Bank Group

Why Digital Transformation Matters | The Development Podcast, Episode 56

Makhtar Diop
Managing Director, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group

Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough
Global Director in the Digital Vice Presidency, World Bank Group

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