What are the latest economic developments and growth prospects in South Asia? What opportunities does a stabilizing global economy create for the region? What challenges remain as countries still feel the impacts of major global and regional shocks? How can South Asia ensure more equitable growth? The latest edition of the World Bank’s South Asia Economic Focus explores the current economic landscape and provides growth projections for the region, with a focus on inequality of opportunity and intergenerational mobility in South Asia. Join experts from the region for a live discussion on how South Asian economies can expand opportunities and unlock progress. Learn more: [ Ссылка ]
Speakers
- Martin Raiser, World Bank Vice President for South Asia
- Hans Timmer, World Bank Chief Economist for South Asia
- Poonam Gupta, Director General, National Council of Applied Economic Research
- Asma Hyder, Dean of School of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Business Administration
- Shantayanan Devarajan, Professor of the Practice of International Development, Georgetown University
- Moderator: Subina Shrestha, News Correspondent
00:00 Welcome
01:43 Opening remarks
09:20 Panel discussion
1:00:45 Closure
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