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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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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IDA: Why Does the International Development Association Work? And How? | The Development Podcast

Why Does IDA Work? And How?

We explore what makes the International Development Association a critical partner for countries most in need.

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Keeping Score: Measuring Impact in Development

We explore how the World Bank Group aims to strengthen its impact with a slimmed-down and focused scorecard.

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HIGHLIGHTS 🗣️ Featured voices from our latest episodes

"If I had to pinpoint one thing that is super critical, I think reform of the energy sector. And the nature of reform will vary from country to country, depending on where the country is at. But that is so fundamental to success that we cannot ignore it. That alone will catalyze the resources that need to come in."

Victoria Kwakwa, Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, World Bank Group

Mission 300: Powering Development in Sub-Saharan Africa | The Development Podcast, Episode 53

Ayhan Kose
Deputy Chief Economist of the World Bank Group and Director of the Prospects Group

Chantal Felder
Head of the Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment Section, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

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