Hon. Ignatius Baffour Awuah assumed duty as the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations in February 2017. He is the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Sunyani West Constituency, having been elected in 2008, 2012 and 2016. In 1992 Hon. Baffour Awuah obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Administration (Accounting option) from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon. He…
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Joins us to discuss how nature loss is an economic and development issue, and how it is linked to climate change, as well as pathways to undertake both nature and climate-smart development in the future, including through expanding our economic toolkit beyond GDP to account for the wealth provided by nature.
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Dilip Ratha is head of KNOMAD , the Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development, and lead economist, Migration and Remittances, Social Protection and Jobs Global Practice at the World Bank. He is a thought leader on migration, remittances, and innovative financing for development, including diaspora bonds, future-flow securitization, and shadow sovereign credit ratings. He was an…
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This event will provide an update on the macroeconomic situation in African countries and investigate the central question that many are currently facing: How to keep ensuring a growth and jobs focus in the context of climate change adaptation in Africa?
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A panel of high-level experts explores actionable policy insights to support inclusive growth in developing economies.
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In emerging markets and developing economies, large numbers of people work outside the legal and regulatory framework: they account for 70 percent of employment and about a third of GDP. These “informal” workers were more likely to lose their jobs or suffer severe income losses during COVID-19 lockdowns—and they tend to be largely excluded from social safety nets. Against this backdrop, this event will explore the findings of the first comprehensive study of the extent of informality and its implications for a sustainable and inclusive recovery going forward.
Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, IMF
Brahima Coulibaly, Vice President, Global Economy & Development, Brookings Institution
Ferid Belhaj, Vice President, Middle East and North Africa, World Bank Group
Mari Pangestu, Managing Director, Development Policy and Partnerships, World Bank
Join us for the live conversation on May 11th.
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While the World Bank Group may not be the first organization that comes to mind when thinking innovative technology, the complexity of our work and the need to adapt quickly to global challenges requires the brightest minds. For IT professionals seeking a place that will nurture their development, this is the place to be. If you’re an IT professional looking for a place to develop your skills and have a fulfilling career, you cannot miss our next episode of Behind the Mission: Working at the World Bank Group. Join the conversation with Denis Robitaille, World Bank Group Vice President, Information and Technology Solutions, and WBG Chief Information Officer, who will share his insights and advice on finding a fulfilling career at the World Bank Group. Join us for the live conversation on April 20th. Be sure to sign up for an email reminder! About Behind the Mission: Working at the World Bank Group: Who are we? Where do we ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of digital technologies in African countries, and the latest Africa’s Pulse provides new evidence on how digital is enhancing the productivity of existing jobs and creating new jobs, for people of all skill levels and backgrounds. This is particularly important as the region looks toward economic recovery post-pandemic, and many Sub-Saharan African countries are making tremendous investments to advance digital adoption and build skills. Against the backdrop of a COVID-19 induced recession, African countries are weathering the economic storm better than expected and are poised for recovery, but the strength of this recovery depends on the reforms, policies, and investments that countries make now.
Hosted by Georja Calvin-Smith of France 24, join a panel of Africa’s distinguished ministers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the digital space to discuss the future of work in Africa. They will touch on how governments can support digital transformation, discuss the macroeconomic outlook for the region and how ...
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COVID-19 has been called the "Inequality Pandemic", meaning that existing gaps have been exacerbated by the crisis. Now more than ever there is a need for inclusive economic development. But just what does that mean, and how do we go about achieving it? Join us Wednesday, January 27th at 9am as we discuss some of these questions with Colin Andrews, Program Manager with the Social Protection & Jobs Global Practice at the World Bank. Meanwhile... Download the report The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021: The Potential to Scale Watch the previous episode of the Resilient Recovery Series: Re-Imagining Post-Pandemic Education The Resilient Recovery Series includes in-depth interviews with the Bank’s leading experts focused on health, social, and economic responses, as well as policies, institutions, and investments that will be critical to resilient, inclusive, and sustainable recovery. Check out the previous episodes! View this post on Instagram A post shared by World Bank (@worldbank)
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What’s it like to work at the World Bank Group, and how can you go about getting a job here? Are most candidates locally or internationally recruited, and are there desired skillsets that will make you stand out for the job? For this episode of our Behind the Mission series, we go straight to the source to answer your questions as we meet four recruiters who work at the World Bank Group. They’ll be sharing their tips and insights directly on our LinkedIn Page for navigating careers within the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC), whether you’re just starting out, or are a mid-career professional. They will also debunk some common myths about finding a job here.
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