Parliamentary Podcast Series: Partnering for Global Impact

About Parliamentary Podcast Series: Partnering for Global Impact

Welcome to the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

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Parliamentary Podcast Series: Partnering for Global Impact

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news

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en

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First episode

5 Oct 2023

Latest episode

25 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Dec 2024

   Keeping Score: Measuring Impact in Development

   Welcome to the fifteenth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

2. 

   4 Dec 2024

   Global Young MP Initiative: Promoting Shared Prosperity on a Livable Planet

   Parliamentary Network co-founder and International Monetary Fund representative, along with leading development expert, discuss how the Global Young MP Initiative promotes shared prosperity on a livable planet through decisive action against poverty.

3. 

   4 Dec 2024

   Expanding Health Coverage for All

   Parliamentarian experts discuss how to expand health coverage globally, revealing decisive actions to achieve a poverty-free world on a livable planet.

4. 

   15 Oct 2024

   Poverty, Prosperity and the Planet Report 2024: Pathways Out of the Polycrisis

   Welcome to the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF. In this episode, we discuss the World Bank's Poverty, Prosperity, and the Planet Report 2024: Pathways Out of the Polycrisis. Read the report here: https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/poverty-prosperity-and-planet (https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/poverty-prosperity-and-planet)

5. 

   29 Jun 2024

   Accountability in Action: Parliamentarians and CSOs Driving Development

   Welcome to the thirteenth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

6. 

   18 Jun 2024

   Podcast Special: Global Young MP Initiative Discussion - Pathways to Boosting Green Jobs for Youth

   Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF. Session Background: Youth unemployment is an urgent cross-border challenge affecting the lives and livelihoods of billions of young people worldwide. Creating more and better jobs is essential to the World Bank’s mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. Good jobs are the surest way out of poverty, and as a fast-growing number of youth are entering working age, creating and preparing them for relevant, higher-skilled jobs is paramount to boosting prosperity. Linking these jobs with the transition to greener economies offers double dividends, for people and the planet. Speaker: Jamele Rigolini, Senior Advisor, Social Protection and Jobs, World Bank; Ronit Avni, Founder and CEO, Localized Moderator: Jeta Statovci, Vice Chair of the Economy Committee and Budget Committee, Kosovo, and Member of the Global Young MP Initiative Steering Committee

7. 

   16 Jun 2024

   Podcast Special: Championing Equality - Empowering MPs to Implement Effective Gender Strategies

   Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF. Session Background: Global crises disproportionately impact women and girls. Closing the gender gap requires policy change. This session will explore how Parliamentarians can leverage effective gender strategies to advance gender equality for strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Join us for an insightful discussion with experts and fellow MPs as we dive into: · The pressing need for gender equality in the face of global challenges. · How MPs can utilize World Bank and IMF strategies to promote gender-responsive policies. · Concrete examples of successful initiatives that have advanced gender equality and empowered women Moderator: Hon. Marlene M. Forte KC, MP, Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Jamaica; Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF Opening Remarks: H. E. Beatriz Argimón, Vice-President of Uruguay, President of the General Assembly, and President of the Senate Speakers: Hana Brixi, Global Director for Gender, World Bank; Stefania Fabrizio, Deputy Chief, Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, IMF; Norman Loayza, Director, Global Indicators Group (Women Business and the Law), the World Bank Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Esther del Brio, Senator, Spain; Hon. Karen Melchior MEP, Denmark; Hon. Sahar Albazar MP, Egypt Discussant: Amanda Ellis, Senior Director, ASU Wrigley Global Futures Lab

8. 

   16 Jun 2024

   Podcast Special: Enhancing Accountability and Governance for Better Development Results: The Role of Parliamentarians

   Welcome to the tenth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF. Session Background: Strong accountability & governance are key to economic development success. Parliamentarians can play a key role in unlocking the power of accountability for sustainable development and economic growth. This session explores how MPs can collaborate with World Bank & IMF to: · Reduce poverty and improve economic growth and development effectiveness · Support local actors and institutions for stronger accountability · Inform and implement effective governance strategies Moderator: Hon. Fadil Aliyoum MP, Cameroon Opening Remarks: H. E. Kandia Camara, Senator and Speaker of the Senate, Côte d'Ivoire Speakers: Orsolya Szekely, Secretary, Accountability Mechanism, World Bank; Rhoda Weeks-Brown, General Counsel and Director, Legal Department, IMF; Nadishani Perera, Executive Director, Transparency International, Sri Lanka; Corina Rebegea, Advisor, Anti-Corruption, National Democratic Institute Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Jeta Statovci MP, Kosovo; Hon. Iaroslav Zheleznyak MP, Ukraine; Hon. Eléonore Caroit MP, France

9. 

   16 Jun 2024

   Podcast Special: Debt and Growth: Investing in the International Development Association and the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust

   Welcome to the ninth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF. Session Background: Rising debt levels in low-income developing countries threaten to cripple economic development progress. Crises like the pandemic and multiplying conflicts, combined with inflation and slowed economic growth, have strained public finances in developing countries, pushing more nations towards debt distress. Tools like the IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) and the International Development Association (IDA) are essential. The session will: • Analyze the impact of rising debt on development progress • Explore strategies for debt alleviation and sustainable debt management • Advocate for replenishing the PRGT and IDA to secure their critical role in creating a future where development thrives, rather than succumbing to debt Moderator: Hon. Tony Loffreda, Senator, Canada Opening Remarks: H. E. Emmanuel Sinzohagera, Senator and Speaker of the Senate, Burundi Speakers: Akihiko (Aki) Nishio, Vice President of Development Finance, World Bank; Guillaume Chabert, Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy and Review Department, IMF; Xochitl Sanchez, Director of the Secretariat, ACTION Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Estelle Youssouffa MP, France; Hon. Volkmar Klein MP, Germany

10. 

    16 Jun 2024

    Podcast Special: Accelerating Climate Solutions in a Fragile World

    Welcome to the eight episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF. Session Background: Responding to escalating climate threats in fragile and low-income developing countries demands a multifaceted, globalized approach. While financing mechanisms like the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) are crucial, maximizing their effectiveness hinges on several key elements. Global institutions must strategically prioritize and focus their efforts, aligning resources with the most pressing needs and demonstrably impactful interventions. Robust accountability mechanisms are also essential to ensure transparency, efficiency, and measurable progress towards climate goals. Finally, effective partnership with legislators is vital to navigating the complex regulatory landscape and securing sustained political commitment. By adopting these principles, we can optimize the RST and World Bank’s evolution, collectively accelerating the implementation of climate solutions and safeguarding vulnerable populations. Moderator: Hon. Neila Tazi, Senator, Morocco, Board Member of the Parliamentary Network Opening Remarks: H. E. Dr. Tulia Ackson MP, President of IPU, Speaker of the National Assembly, Tanzania Speakers: Soukeyna Kane, Director of the Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group, World Bank; Ananthakrishnan Prasad, Advisor and Unit Chief, Climate Finance Policy Unit, Monetary and Capital Markets Department, IMF; Peter Schlosser, Vice President and Vice Provost of Global Futures, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Rosa Galvez, Senator, Canada; Hon. Madjara Tiegbana Coulibaly MP, Côte d'Ivoire; Hon. Amira Saber MP, Egypt

11. 

    16 Jun 2024

    Podcast Special: Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence: A Call for Global Legislative Governance

    Welcome to the seventh episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF. Session Background: The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors like manufacturing, finance, and healthcare is undeniable, promising increased productivity and reshaped work landscapes. However, alongside these opportunities lie inherent risks demanding proactive mitigation through a robust global legislative framework. Only then can we ensure that AI remains a valuable tool, equitably serving all. Moderator: Hon. Sven Clement MP, Luxembourg, Board Member of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF Speakers: Antonio Spilimbergo, Deputy Director, Research Department, IMF; Florence Jaumotte, Division Chief, Research Department, IMF; Christine Zhenwei Qiang, Director, Digital Development Global Practice, World Bank; Julian Mueller-Kaler, Director of the Strategic Foresight Hub, Stimson Center Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Neema Lugangira MP, Tanzania; Hon. Giulio Centemero MP, Italy; Hon. Collins Adomako-Mensah MP, Ghana Discussant: Dr. Ricardo B. Leite, President and Founder, UNITE

12. 

    12 Jun 2024

    Podcast Special: Townhall with the World Bank President and IMF Executive Director

    Welcome to the sixth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

13. 

    5 Apr 2024

    A New Dawn: How IDA is Transforming Lives

    Welcome to the fifth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

14. 

    14 Mar 2024

    Small Islands, Big Challenges: Parliamentary Action on Climate Change

    Welcome to the fourth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

15. 

    15 Dec 2023

    World Bank Gender Strategy 2024-2030: Accelerate Gender Equality for a Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Future

    Welcome to the Third Episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

16. 

    15 Nov 2023

    Promoting Accountability in Development

    Welcome to the Second Episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a liveable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

17. 

    5 Oct 2023

    The World Bank Evolution: Mobilizing Action to Address Global Challenges

    Welcome to the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

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