Global challenges put immense pressure on transportation systems, especially in developing economies. To ensure future growth, stability, and poverty reduction, these economies must deliver effective ...

A British national with Nigerian heritage, Femi Oke is an international journalist, writer and moderator. Since the 1980s, she has worked for BBC television and radio, Sky TV, all U.K. terrestrial ...

Annpurna Devi is the Minister of Women and Child Development of India. She was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1998, 2000 and 2005. She held the positions of Minister of State for ...

Each year, the Gender Leadership Award is presented to a senior manager with a proven track record of advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality. This year, MIGA is proud to recognize Loubna ...

Shereen Bhan is the Managing Editor of CNBC-TV18 with over two decades of experience in the field of Television Broadcast, tracking corporate, policy news and events that defined the business ...

The theme for this year's summit, 'Digital Pathways for All,' brings together an exciting mix of government officials, thought leaders, private-sector representatives, and partner organizations.

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan became the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, following the death of President John Magufuli. She served as Vice President of Tanzania from ...

The World Bank Group’s Spring and Annual Meetings, held each April and October, bring together global leaders, country representatives, and civil society to discuss the global economy, progress on ...

World Bank Live is the World Bank's event streaming platform designed to engage global audiences in conversations about international development. The platform features high-level debates and events ...

Norman V. Loayza is Director of the Global Indicators Group in the Development Economics Vice Presidency of the World Bank. He currently supervises the flagship data and reports, Women, Business and ...

Gunhild A. Stordalen is the founder and executive chair of EAT. She is a driving force in linking climate, health and sustainability issues across sectors to transform the global food system. Together ...