Investing in Innovation: David Malpass in Conversation With George French

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Investing in Innovation: David Malpass in Conversation With George French

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Join World Bank Group President David Malpass and Clark Atlanta University President George French for a fireside chat on the partnership between the World Bank Group and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The conversation, hosted by the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library, will cover ways to boost the sharing of knowledge and talent across educational institutions around the world. President Malpass and President French will also discuss the need to invest in the technical skills required globally to spark innovation, accelerate growth, and promote sustainable development.

00:00 Explainer video: What is the World Bank Group? 

01:30 Remarks by Marionette Holmes, Spelman College, CAU

05:23 Remarks by Sandra Hooker-Harris, Morehouse School of Medicine, CAU

11:10 Remarks by David Malpass, World Bank Group

18:45 Conversation between David Malpass (WBG) and George T. French Jr. (CAU)

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