COVID-19, climate change and conflict have put millions of already-vulnerable people on the line. The poorest have been hardest hit and least cushioned against such shocks. In the face of these deeply unfair crises, what will it take to drive a resilient recovery that leaves no one behind? Join us for a discussion on solutions from the ground—and how the International Development Association, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest countries, is driving innovation and outcomes. Learn more: [ Ссылка ]
🗣️ Speakers
- Samuel Munzele Maimbo, Director of the IDA Resource Mobilization and IBRD Corporate Finance, Development Finance, World Bank
- Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi, Executive Vice President, The African Center for Economic Transformation
- Hind Ali, Manager of Monitoring and Evaluation, Yemen Social Fund for Development
- Madhu Marasini. Secretary, Ministry of Finance of Nepal
- Moderator: Noreyana Fernando, Communications Officer, World Bank
📑 Agenda
00:00 Country voices: The extensive impact of COVID-19
02:05 Introductory remarks and presentation of the speakers
03:51 Lessons learnt & reasons to be hopeful: Visions from IDA
08:16 The experience of Nepal in resource allocation during crises
11:43 Yemen: Protecting lives and livelihoods amid crises and conflict
15:15 Safeguarding jobs and livelihoods in Africa
18:40 The importance of working together
21:48 Partner voices: Stories of outcomes from WHO, WFP, UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, UNFPA
24:38 Protecting the doubly vulnerable during crises
28:43 How can we be more prepared: The case of Nepal
33:51 IDA's experience: Is there a formula for dealing with crises?
38:47 Closing remarks: Solutions to drive change
ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. [ Ссылка ]
