World Bank Live is the World Bank’s global livestreaming platform for anyone who wants to better understand today’s most important development challenges — and what can be done about them.

The platform hosts public events in four languages: EnglishSpanishFrench, and Arabic.

Through live discussions, report launches, and expert Q&A sessions, World Bank Live connects global audiences with World Bank Group specialists and partners to explore evidence-based solutions to issues shaping lives and economies worldwide.

What you’ll learn on World Bank Live

By watching and participating in events, you can:

  • understand how global trends affect jobs, growth, and living conditions

  • learn what the latest research and data reveal about jobs, healthcare, food systems, and financial inclusion

  • see the results of development efforts — what’s working, what’s changing, and where challenges remain

  • hear how policymakers and practitioners turn evidence into action

  • ask experts your own questions and get clear, practical answers

7M+

global attendees from 160+ countries


4K+

audience questions answered


Live discussions with global experts

World Bank Live is interactive by design. Join live Q&A sessions, vote in polls, and share your perspective during discussions on digital and AI, economic growth, debt, and sustainable development.

Watch live or on demand

Join events live to take part in the conversation, or watch free replays anytime. All World Bank Live events are recorded and publicly available.

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