South Asia’s growth prospects in the short-term have been promising. But how can countries in the region realize their full economic potential? The latest edition of the World Bank’s bi-annual South Asia Development Update examines the region’s current economic landscape and explores how countries can accelerate growth by bringing more women into the workforce and opening up to more trade and investment. Join experts from the region for a live discussion on how South Asian economies can work towards unlocking their untapped potential. Learn more: [ Ссылка ] [ Ссылка ] #economicgrowth

SPEAKES & AGENDA
00:00 Welcome
Fireside Chat
- Rohini Pande, Director, Economic Growth Center at Yale University
- Martin Raiser, World Bank Vice President for South Asia
03:12 Raising female labor force participation in South Asia
07:06 Challenges and barriers
11:23 Safety, social norms, and financial inclusion
17:15 Economic growth, job creation, and female employment
Panel Discussion
- Deepak Mishra, Director, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations
- Roshaneh Zafar, President, Kashf Foundation
- Franziska Ohnsorge, World Bank Chief Economist for South Asia
20:49 Main insights from the report
24:02 Vulnerabilities and resilient growth
29:00 The case of Pakistan
36:23 Labor markets and the informal sector
42:43 The role of global trade, investments and supply chains
45:57 Digital economy: The case of India
51:54 Opening up South Asian economies
56:48 Sustainable growth

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