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November 5, 2019
A Conversation at the Center for Global Development

David R. Malpass will have a conversation with the Center for Global Development (CGD) President Masood Ahmed and set out his vision for the World Bank Group’s work in development. CGD is a nonprofit think tank based in Washington, D.C. and London that focuses on international development.

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November 4, 2019
Leveraging Innovations for Rights and Justice
An interdisciplinary discussion on the role of law on how to harness the risks of technological advances to achieve long-lasting development solutions. Technologies are driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution and disrupting traditional legal frameworks. The rapid technological advances can accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs and the World Bank Group’s goals of ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity, but these also bring unprecedented risks that lead to rising inequality, job loss, exclusion, data privacy, bias, security, and loss of societal trust. How can the law facilitate the use of disruptive technologies to shape the sustainable economies of the future? And how can it tackle the risks and challenges brought forward by rapid technological advances? This keynote panel of the Law, Justice and Development Week 2019 will feature an interdisciplinary discussion on the advances of technology, the challenges posed by technological expansion, and the subsequent impact on global development solutions.
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October 29, 2019
Should We Use Entertainment Media to Shape Norms and Behaviors at Scale?

Is engagement in behavior change through partnerships with entertainment media a cost-effective way to improve attitudes and behaviors at scale? What are the ethical concerns of changing cultures and norms?  What contributions can we make to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDG) targets? Join top experts of the World Bank Group, MTV, Independent Television Service (ITVS), Impact(Ed) International  (formerly Discovery Learning Alliance) in a debate on the use of entertainment media to change social norms and behaviors. Discover how development projects with a behavior change objective have partnered with entertainment media to reach large segments of a country and a region, review the results of communication and evaluation research on how it works. Debate how traditional interventions can incorporate entertainment media, from community sensitization campaigns to social media.

Type: Event
October 23, 2019
Global Roadmap of Action Toward Sustainable Mobility

Join us for a lively discussion on the Global Roadmap of Action Toward Sustainable Mobility (GRA), a tool to guide country decision-makers on “how to” achieve mobility that is efficient, accessible, safe and green. The GRA is a groundbreaking tool that proposes a coherent and integrated menu of more than 180 policy measures that both developed and developing countries can draw on to attain the SDGs by 2030 and achieve the four policy goals that define sustainable mobility. It is the outcome of more than 18 months of work by 55 influential organizations, 180 experts, and consultations with 50 public decision makers and 25 private corporations.

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October 19, 2019
The State of the Africa Region: Empowering Women, Transforming Africa

The State of the Africa Region event attempted to answer this age-old question and put some answers into practice. The discussion, moderated by Julie Gichuru, did not disappoint in terms of diversity, passion, and humor, with Africa Region Vice President Hafez Ghanem in his opening remarks declaring himself a newborn feminist in his “old age”, and Chief Economist Albert Zeufack linking gender inequality to slower-than-expected growth of just 2.6 percent for 2019.   An animated group of panelists talked through practical ways to close the gap between men and women in Africa. While there was consensus on areas like access to health, education, empowerment, and changing social norms, entrepreneur Ciiru Waithaka highlighted the need to move beyond gathering data and use what we know to drive tangible results. As a doctor working in fragile environment, Christabel Ngwashi outlined the important role of women in health care at all levels (policy, community, individual), and urged women not to rely on entitlement, but to earn ...

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October 18, 2019
2019 Annual Meetings Plenary
World Bank Group President David Malpass and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva speak at the October 18th plenary session of the Annual Meetings in Washington, DC.
Type: Event
October 18, 2019
Jobs and Economic Transformation

Jobs do far more than help people in developing countries earn a living. They contribute to stability, broad economic growth, and the promise of a brighter future. Tune in and join the discussion as government representatives, CEOs and entrepreneurs from Africa and the Middle East share stories of how they generated jobs and contributed to economic transformation in their countries. Follow the conversation: #jobs4growth

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October 17, 2019
2019 Annual Meetings Opening Press Conference
World Bank Group President David Malpass will address the press during the World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund 2019 Annual Meetings. The Annual Meetings are attended by approximately 2,800 delegates from our member countries, 350 observer organization representatives and 800 members of the press. Approximately 550 accredited civil society members also participate in the Meetings.  The meetings are comprised of events open to all attendees, ministerial-level invitation-only sessions, closed bilateral meetings, and events open only to the Press. 
Type: Event
October 18, 2019
Unleashing the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs Through Finance and Markets

Starting and growing a business is one of the most powerful tools for women to build a better future for themselves and their communities. Yet, in most countries, women face legal, financial, and market barriers that stifle their entrepreneurial success. IFC estimates there is a $1.5 trillion annual credit deficit for women-owned small and medium enterprises. Join us as we explore ways that the private sector can create financial and market opportunities for women entrepreneurs. The event will highlight innovative partnerships such as the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) and the Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility (WEOF), and will feature rising women entrepreneurs from emerging markets.

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October 18, 2019
Private Sector in Fragile Situations: Getting the Job Done!
Private businesses often are a bulwark against chaos in difficult situations—such as in the case of refugees from Syria that have escaped to Lebanon and other countries, or in fragile countries such as Somalia that are emerging from many years of conflict. To help refugees from countries experiencing ongoing conflict, entrepreneur Aline Sara launched NaTakallam, a social enterprise that hires displaced people who are highly educated and digitally connected to perform freelance professional services including tutoring and language instruction. After four years, NaTakallam has earned more than $1 million in sales and paid $650,000 to refugees, Sara said at a World Bank panel discussion about the Private Sector and Fragile States. Her suggestion for private enterprises operating in difficult situations is to focus on short-term solutions, take small risks at first, and then grow from there. Other members of the panel—representing donor governments, recipient governments, and private investors—offered advice about investing in fragile states. These deals are difficult, so ...
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