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World Bank Podcasts

Fighting poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results. http://www.worldbank.org/The World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance. Our mission is to fight ... Read more

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Machine Learning Joins the Housing Revolution

Machine Learning Joins the Housing Revolution

This podcast explores the concepts and realities surrounding resilient housing. Through interviews, sound bites, and tri... Read more

3 Dec 2019

22mins

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AFRONOMICS: What will it take to accelerate poverty reduction in Africa?

AFRONOMICS: What will it take to accelerate poverty reduction in Africa?

Despite the incredible progress that so many African countries have made, poverty remains a defining part of the narrati... Read more

15 Nov 2019

25mins

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AFRONOMICS: The Future of Work in Africa, Part 2: The Role of Social Protection

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The 2019 World Development Report focused on the Future of Work on a global scale, highlighting the real tension between... Read more

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AFRONOMICS: The Future of Work in Africa, Part 1: Can digital technologies really work for all?

AFRONOMICS: The Future of Work in Africa, Part 1: Can digital technologies really work for all?

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