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World Bank Group | The Development Podcast

In this flagship podcast from the World Bank Group, we’ll take you on a journey around the world of international development. Everyday World Bank researchers and staffers are working to address the b... Read more

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Why Is the World Facing a Food Crisis? And Why Are Prices Climbing So High?

Why Is the World Facing a Food Crisis? And Why Are Prices Climbing So High?

The world is facing rising food prices that are hitting poor and developing countries hardest. Even before COVID-19 redu... Read more

15 Jun 2022

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Human Capital at the Crossroads: Reversing the Losses, Reclaiming our Future | Highlights from the WBG-IMF Spring Meetings 2022

Human Capital at the Crossroads: Reversing the Losses, Reclaiming our Future | Highlights from the WBG-IMF Spring Meetings 2022

Putting people first through investing in human capital – the knowledge, skills, and health that people need to achieve ... Read more

27 May 2022

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Women, Business, and the Law: Examining the Obstacles to Women’s Economic Inclusion

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How could crypto technologies change the international development sector? The World Bank’s Global Director of Finance, ... Read more

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On this edition of the Development Podcast from the World Bank Group, Raka Banerjee and Paul Blake examine one of the bi... Read more

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'Absolutely Unacceptable' Vaccination Rates in Developing Countries

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