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      Annual Meetings 2025 - World Bank Group Live Streamed Events

      OCTOBER 13-18, 2025

      2025 Annual Meetings: Watch Replays

      The global development community met in Washington, D.C., on October 13–18, 2025. Watch event replays, browse highlights, and explore development solutions.

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      ABOUT THE MEETINGS

      What are the #WBGmeetings? Twice a year, leaders from government, business, civil society, and the media gather at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. These meetings aren’t just speeches or report launches, they’re about action. It’s where ideas are tested, partnerships are formed, and progress is measured. Most importantly, it’s where jobs are created, lives are improved, and opportunities expanded. Follow the World Bank Group Annual Meetings from October 13-18 to see how ideas become action.

      - See the full schedule of Annual Meetings events
      - Thinking of joining us next year?  Visit the Spring and Annual Meetings official website to learn more.

      THE INTERVIEW CORNER

      What is “small AI" and Why Does it Matter for Developing Economies?

      Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business, Fletcher School, Tufts University explains how "small AI" differs from "big AI” and how it can serve as a bridge between innovation and local impact. Watch more

       

      How Tourism Has Boosted Job Creation in Egypt

      Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation explains how tourism has created direct jobs and boosted other sectors. Watch more

      How to Equip Young People for the World of Work

      Strong skills help young people enter work faster, help firms grow, and support countries’ economic transitions. In this interview, Dr. Mona Mourshed, CEO of Generation, shares how her organization is working to equip young people with the right skills for their journey into employment and how this success can be scaled up. Watch more

      Digital Connectivity as a Driver for Job Creation in Nigeria

      Bosan Tiijani, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy explains how digital connectivity and innovation is helping the economy to grow, and how it can help raise agricultural production. Watch more

      Moving from Subsistence to Commercial Agribusiness

      Building on the AgriConnect launch at the World Bank Group Annual Meetings, we’ve invited Chege Kirundi, Chairman of KTDA Holdings Ltd, and Nidhi Pant, Co-founder of S4S Technologies, to discuss how they built value chains in their businesses and what it will take to scale this success. Watch more

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