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The Development Podcast brings together the latest data, research and cutting-edge solutions that can pave the way to a sustainable future. We’ll take you on a journey around the world of international development in this World Bank's flagship monthly podcast.

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Gender Equality: Are Laws on the Books Enough?

How big is the gender gap and what would happen if we closed it to achieve more progress?

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What Is a Green Job?

On this episode we dive into why green jobs matter. Hear personal stories from those at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.

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How Can We Better Support Refugees?

Forced displacement: What economic benefits can refugee integration bring to societies?

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Tackling the Climate Crisis

How do we address climate change, reduce poverty, and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet?

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HIGHLIGHTS 🗣️ Featured voices from our latest episode

"Laws in the books are not enough. If you don't have the type of systems and frameworks to implement those laws, then women can't realize the rights that they have, even when they have them."

Tea Trumbic, World Bank Manager for the Women, Business and the Law project

The Journey Towards Gender Equality: Are Laws on the Books Enough? | The Development Podcast, Episode 44

Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Ashish Khanna, Practice Manager, Energy and Extractives, West and Central Africa, World Bank.

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