Global challenges put immense pressure on transportation systems, especially in developing economies. To ensure future growth, stability, and poverty reduction, these economies must deliver effective ...

Annpurna Devi is the Minister of Women and Child Development of India. She was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1998, 2000 and 2005. She held the positions of Minister of State for ...

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Anna Bjerde spearheads the World Bank’s work on the most pressing development challenges, overseeing an active portfolio worth $340 billion in programs across client countries. With 30 years of ...

The theme for this year's summit, 'Digital Pathways for All,' brings together an exciting mix of government officials, thought leaders, private-sector representatives, and partner organizations.

David Moinina Sengeh is Sierra Leone’s first-ever chief innovation officer. He is also the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education. Previously he was a research scientist at IBM Research ...

Amira Yahyaoui is a Tunisian human rights advocate and founder of Al Bawsala. For over a decade, Ms. Yahyaoui was an active member of the Tunisian anti-censorship and freedom of speech movement, which ...

Jorge Esteve Recolons is General Director of ECOM Agroindustrial, Mexico, and a shareholder and member of the Executive Committee of ECOM Agroindustrial, a leading global agribusiness commodity ...

Aradhana Kumar-Capoor is Director and General Counsel of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the political risk insurance and credit enhancement arm of the World Bank Group. Ms. Kumar ...

World Bank Live is the World Bank's event streaming platform designed to engage global audiences in conversations about international development. The platform features high-level debates and events ...

Watch a series of events on climate change, broadcast live from the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference. The World Bank Group is doubling down on its climate action, as part of its new ...

President Samia Suluhu Hassan became the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, following the death of President John Magufuli. She served as Vice President of Tanzania from ...