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Global Digital Summit 2025 – Digital Pathways for All

Calendar 09-04-2025 14:00 09-04-2025 15:00 America/New_York Harnessing Technology for Transparency, Stronger Institutions, and Prosperity Hello,\n\nThis is a reminder to join us virtually on World Bank Live: Harnessing Technology for Transparency, Stronger Institutions, and Prosperity \n\nAbout the event: Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu unpacks how social forces, innovation and technology shape institutions and impact prosperity. \n\nGo to event page: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/harnessing-technology-for-transparency-stronger-institutions-and-prosperity?cid=ecr_ca_wblcalendar_en_ext \n\nWe look forward to seeing you! \n\n World Bank Live - https://live.worldbank.org/?cid=ecr_ca_wblcalendar_en_ext \nDevelopment Events Brought to You Live Online

April 09, 2025

Harnessing Technology for Transparency, Stronger Institutions, and Prosperity

Calendar 22-04-2025 14:00 22-04-2025 15:30 America/New_York Spring Meetings 2025: Jobs – The Path to Prosperity Hello,\n\nThis is a reminder to join us virtually on World Bank Live: Spring Meetings 2025: Jobs – The Path to Prosperity \n\nAbout the event: A global conversation on jobs, youth, and solutions to one of today’s most urgent challenges—live on April 22. \n\nGo to event page: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/spring-meetings-jobs-the-path-to-prosperity?cid=ecr_ca_wblcalendar_en_ext \n\nWe look forward to seeing you! \n\n World Bank Live - https://live.worldbank.org/?cid=ecr_ca_wblcalendar_en_ext \nDevelopment Events Brought to You Live Online

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Spring Meetings 2025: Jobs – The Path to Prosperity

Calendar 05-05-2025 11:00 05-05-2025 12:00 America/New_York Land Conference 2025 | How Land Systems Create Jobs and Unlock the Future of Energy Hello,\n\nThis is a reminder to join us virtually on World Bank Live: Land Conference 2025 | How Land Systems Create Jobs and Unlock the Future of Energy \n\nAbout the event: On May 5th, join us for a multi-stakeholder discussion on how to advance socially responsible and environmentally sustainable mining investments that unlock jobs, energy access, and economic growth. \n\nGo to event page: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/land-conference-how-land-systems-create-jobs-and-unlock-the-future-of-energy?cid=ecr_ca_wblcalendar_en_ext \n\nWe look forward to seeing you! \n\n World Bank Live - https://live.worldbank.org/?cid=ecr_ca_wblcalendar_en_ext \nDevelopment Events Brought to You Live Online

May 05, 2025

Land Conference 2025 | How Land Systems Create Jobs and Unlock the Future of Energy

Calendar 06-05-2025 08:00 06-05-2025 09:00 America/New_York South Asia Economic Update | Taxing Times: Mobilizing Revenues Hello,\n\nThis is a reminder to join us virtually on World Bank Live: South Asia Economic Update | Taxing Times: Mobilizing Revenues \n\nAbout the event: How can domestic revenues help South Asia build resilience in tough times? Join experts for the launch of the South Asia Development Update on May 6. \n\nGo to event page: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/regional-economic-update-mobilizing-revenues-in-south-asia?cid=ecr_ca_wblcalendar_en_ext \n\nWe look forward to seeing you! \n\n World Bank Live - https://live.worldbank.org/?cid=ecr_ca_wblcalendar_en_ext \nDevelopment Events Brought to You Live Online

May 06, 2025

South Asia Economic Update | Taxing Times: Mobilizing Revenues

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