Spring Meetings 2024: From Vision to Impact | The Development Podcast
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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.  Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you!  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! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you!  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.
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