World Bank Podcasts

www.worldbank.org/ - April 11, 2014- Half of the population in Sub Saharan Africa is under 25 years of age. How to get this large number of youth, that are leaving school and entering the labor market, productively and sustainably employed? It’s the subject of a seminar and a review of the report “Youth Employment in Sub Saharan Africa” held at the World Bank.

www.worldbank.org/ - April 9, 2014 - 35 paintings and pictures by Syrian artists are exhibited in the Atrium of the World Bank’s headquarters. Dr. Jim Yong King, President of the World Bank, joined Inger Andersen, Vice President of Middle East and North Africa Region, Chris Gunness, Spokesperson and Director of Communications of the UNRWA, Jihad Yazigi, Founder and Editor of the Syria Report, and Raghad Mardini to inaugurate this exhibit. Raghad Mardini, creator of the Art Residence Alley in Lebanon for Syrian refugee artists, assembled the paintings and pictures.

www.worldbank.org/ - April 10, 2014 - After the exhilarating days of the Arab Spring, youth unemployment remains among the highest in the world. What can be done to improve this situation and tap the potential of young people? Join us for a lively debate conducted by Abderrahim Foukara from Al Jazeera, with panelists from Tunisia, Yemen, Morocco, and the World Bank.

http://www.worldbank.org/india - An initiative by the Indian government geared at changing people's behavior when it comes to using toilets has been a success in some parts of India. There are more cellphones than toilets in India and it is estimated that more than half of India's households don't have access to toilets. A situation that has contributed to disease, infant mortality and widespread economic loss.

http://www.worldbank.org - March 18, 2013 - Jim Yong Kim traveled to the United Nations to talk to UNICEF's Executive Board and also to meet with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on moving forward with the important work that we do together. These meetings are key to delivering results because our UN colleagues and we are committed to working closely together. Making that happen requires many things, including a big dose of humility.

September 17, 2013 - Shanghai, China - Jim Yong Kim speaks in front of a building at Linkong International Garden that has solar panels on the outer walls and rooftops, geothermal heat pumps, and online energy management. This is part of the front line of the fight against climate change, and Shanghai is helping to lead the way in making sure rapid urbanization involves a wide array of clean technologies. To learn more, visit www.worldbank.org/china

http://www.worldbank.org/russia - March 18, 2013 - During President Kim's trip to Russia, he spoke with government officials, civil society leaders, students, and attended the Group of 20 meetings. One of the major themes discussed is how an upper middle income country can boost shared prosperity among its citizens. How can Russia make sure that its growth includes women, young people and others, and how can it benefit future generations? Listen to the audio blog for more.

http://www.worldbank.org/president - April 8, 2013 - Madrid - I was just in Spain to meet with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey and with the United Nations' Chief Executives Board -- the heads of the UN agencies. In the UN meeting, we discussed the importance of setting targets to meet the Millennium Development Goals. We now have just under 1,000 days to reach those goals -- a target that can help spark action to reduce poverty and improve the lives of families in the developing world.

http://www.worldbank.org/ru/ - September 6, 2013 - President Kim highlights some of the issues he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including the World Bank Group's strong partnership with Russia, supporting the country in improving its business environment, and the Bank's Doing Business report, which is a top priority for President Putin.

September 6, 2013 - St. Petersburg, Russia - The Group of 20 leaders met for an intense 24-hour period over two days, discussing the situation in Syria and the global economy. Watch this audio blog to hear what World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim thought shouldn't be forgotten in these important discussions.

http://www.worldbank.org/afghanistan - March 18, 2013 - On my first trip to Afghanistan as World Bank Group president, I met with many of the country's senior leaders, including President Hamid Karzai, as well as leaders in business and among women's groups. The challenges for Afghanistan, like many fragile or conflict-affected states, are huge, but it's critically important that we build on successes that we've achieved in the last decade. Learn more by listening to the audio blog.

October 28, 2013 - Vatican City - Like many people around the world, I've been closely following Pope Francis' comments on the importance of serving the poor. When I had a chance to meet the His Holiness at the Vatican, I had the privilege to talk to about it -- and about helping lead a social movement to end extreme poverty. Listen to President Kim's audio blog to learn more.

http://www.worldbank.org - For World Bank Vice President and Special Envoy for Climate Change, Rachel Kyte, 2 is a number worth fixating on. My Favorite Number shows how a smart economist can bring passion and prose into complex issues, such as Climate Change and global emissions.

http://www.worldbank.org - For World Bank Chief Economist Kaushik Basu, 40 is a number that's taken over his life. My Favorite Number is a series that shows how economists can bring insight, intelligence and humanity to global development when they start talking about numbers.

http://www.infoDev.org/mobile - Kenya's high crime rate has led to a surge in security companies. An estimated 500,000 security guards try to keep residences and businesses safe. However, often they turn into so called "ghostworkers" - not showing up for work but collecting salary. A Kenyan female entrepreneur has found a foolproof solution to bust ghostworkers. Using a mobile phone app, companies can now keep track of their guards. Learn more at http://www.infoDev.org/mobile and http://www.ukall.co.ke

http://www.infodev.org/mobile - Trendy jewelry made in African slums goes international: A Kenyan Startup company has used mobile technology to link local artisans with global markets. The company, founded and managed by women, distributes some of Africa's coolest fashion items via Internet.

http://www.worldbank.org/financialinclusion - Can soap operas educate TV audiences on personal finance issues? Researchers at the World Bank did the test: They integrated messages on personal finance into 2 episodes of South Africa's famous "Scandal!" soap opera. The results was stunning: debt mediators were flooded with calls by people who sought advice on similar issues.