Drawing on the findings from the latest Women, Business and the Law report, this event will contribute to the public conversation on women’s economic empowerment and a more equitable, prosperous world.
Did you know that despite making up 48% of the global work force – women only account for 22% of the traditional energy sector?
This year’s theme is “Unlocking the Power of Inclusion for Equitable Growth”. Get ready for a two-day experience including pitch competition, case challenge, keynotes and plenaries, music, art and more!
Race is a key component to the diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda at the World Bank Group. As February is Black History Month in the U.S., this episode of Behind the Mission is about Race and Inclusion at the World Bank Group. During this show, we talk with two leaders from the World Bank, Daryl Lucas and Nadine Chapman, who will share their stories, insights and the work that the Bank is doing to address racism and create opportunities for racial minorities, including African Americans. They’ll also share some helpful tips on navigating a successful career at the World Bank Group. Join us on Feb. 8 at 11am EST to listen to the conversation. Please submit your questions now, and live experts will answer your questions during the show.
Livestreamed event on female entrepreneurs working in male-dominated sectors, policies and programs that reduce sector-based gender gaps for women.
Hosted jointly by the World Bank and the World Resources Institute, this year’s edition features a prestigious lineup of global leaders and experts from the public, private, academic and civil society spheres. Together, they will showcase the latest thinking and disruptive solutions that are opening new doors across the industry—from innovative public transport approaches to vehicle electrification, micromobility, smarter logistics, and more.
Our 9th #OneSouthAsia Conversation on Regional Power Trade: Toward a Green, Clean, and Energy-Secure South Asia will bring together leading voices from the region to explore collaborative pathways for developing sustainable, accessible, and reliable power systems in the region and the challenges it incurs. The event does not require preregistration
How does forced displacement affect women and men differently? And how should policy and program design and implementation reflect these differences? Join a high-level event bringing together researchers, civil society, and global leaders to discuss the policy and programming implications of this research program.
Join World Bank Managing Director Mari Pangestu and a distinguished panel of experts as they discuss the latest findings on inequality from the January 2022 Global Economic Prospects report, and implications for countries and the global community.
As the world enters the third year of the COVID-19 crisis, economic developments have been both encouraging and troubling. This conversation between World Bank Group President David Malpass and PIIE President Adam Posen will explore the global economic outlook. They will discuss three main themes from the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report: unprecedented macroeconomic imbalances, rising income inequality and exceptional uncertainty.
