As the global economic conditions begin to normalize after years marked by COVID-19, a global food crisis, surging inflation, and high interest rates, low-income countries—which suffered the most from these shocks—are at an important juncture.
How can low-income countries overcome their current challenges? What are the potential opportunities on the horizon?
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga discuss what low-income countries can do to foster macroeconomic stability, promote sustainable and inclusive growth, and unlock progress toward the sustainable development goals.
Also hear from senior policy makers and experts on what role the international community can play to support these countries—from mobilizing financing and calibrating their support through strengthening debt resolution frameworks
Published: 28th Mar 2024 04:28:38 By: IMF
IMF Video: The Africa Cheetah Run: Transforming Obstacles into Economic Opportunities
Join us on Africa Perspectives for a conversation between Carlos Lopes, Professor from the Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town, and Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF's African Department on Wednesday, March 27 at 12:00 PM UTC (8:00 AM ET).
In this episode, Professor Lopes will share his insights on the key obstacles to Africa’s economic performance–what he calls “the static model” based on commodity dependence–and how this model can be transformed to pioneer a new type of development. From the negative perceptions and representations of Africa to the current state of development, he will also discuss the imperative that Africa embraces green and clean energy, which—in his vision—have the potential to industrialize the
Published: 28th Mar 2024 01:02:34 By: IMF
IMF Video: The Economic Possibilities For My Grandchildren
Inspired by John Maynard Keynes' essay, Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren, IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva delivers a speech 'The Economic Possibilities For My Grandchildren' at King's College, Cambridge University. March 14, 2024.
Read the speech here: https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2024/03/08/sp031424-kings-college-cambridge-kristalina-georgieva
Published: 26th Mar 2024 08:14:23 By: IMF
IMF Video: AI as a Catalyst to Transform Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa
The panel discussion with Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister for Communications & Digitalisation, Madam Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr Patrick Awuah, President of the Ashesi University, and Dr Jason Hickey, Head of Google’s AI Research Centre, will take a look at the challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents for emerging economies, particularly focusing on Ghana’s digitalization and AI readiness.
Published: 18th Mar 2024 11:25:50 By: IMF
IMF Video: Conversations At King's: Kristalina Georgieva
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in a conversation with Gillian Tett, Provost of King's College, about the future of economics and reimagining the possibilities for future generations.
Published: 15th Mar 2024 06:13:54 By: IMF
World Economic Forum Video: Climate and Nature: A Systemic Response Needed | Davos 2024 | World Economic Forum
The year 2023 is the hottest on record - 1.48°C above the pre-industrial averages - propelling economies and societies into unprecedented and risky territory. Leaders are increasingly called upon to transform the current growth and development models to better steward the global commons and serve humanity.
How can we enable a net-zero, nature-positive future that regenerates Earth’s finite resources and safeguards its peoples?
During the session, the 2024 Social Innovation Awards will be announced by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.
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Published: 28th Mar 2024 12:00:02 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: In the age of the 'manosphere', what's the future for feminism? With Jude Kelly of the WOW Festival
Theatre director Jude Kelly founded the Women of the World (WOW) Festival almost two decades ago to spur conversations about women, men and feminism.
WOW is now a global phenomenon, but does the rise of online misogyny pose a threat to progress on gender equality.
Jude Kelly, who spoke to Radio Davos on World Women's Day 2024, says why it is vital to include men in the conversations about an issue that affects us all.
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Published: 28th Mar 2024 07:24:33 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: Town Hall: How to Trust Technology | Davos 2024 | World Economic Forum
AI and immersive technologies will fundamentally change how humanity interacts with society, government and even the environment.
How can we meet the challenge presented by the complex risks we face while building trust in our technological future?
Join this interactive town hall with leading voices to understand why it is essential to build trust in technology.
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Published: 27th Mar 2024 12:00:31 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: The Race to Reskill | Davos 2024 | World Economic Forum
As a quarter of jobs are expected to change in the next five years, millions of people will need to move between declining and growing jobs.
From precision learning to workforce planning, what are the innovative business and policy approaches to facilitate reskilling, upskilling and job transitions?
This session is linked to the Reskilling Revolution Initiative.
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Published: 26th Mar 2024 12:00:48 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: Press Conference: Swiss Supercomputer for the SDGs | Davos 2024 | World Economic Forum
In this press conference, the Swiss Foreign Ministry in collaboration with Swiss-AI initiators (ETH, EPFL, SCSC) and the members of ELLIS network reveal the new International Computation and AI Network of Excellence initiative (ICAIN), which aims to develop and test AI models to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and humanitarian aid.
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Published: 25th Mar 2024 12:00:06 By: World Economic Forum
Economic Video: What comes next after sentencing of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with ABC News legal contributor Kim Wehle about the judge giving Bankman-Fried a 25-year sentence and what happens to the victims now.
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Published: 29th Mar 2024 03:30:17 By: ABC News
Economic Video: Search continues for $1.13B Mega Millions lottery winner
The Garden State got a little “greener” when one ticket in New Jersey matched all the numbers in the $1.13 billion Mega Millions drawing this week — and the winner picked their own numbers! A state law allows the winner to remain anonymous. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.
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Published: 28th Mar 2024 02:00:45 By: TODAY
Economic Video: S&P closes higher to secure strongest Q1 since 2019 | REUTERS
The S&P 500 closed out the week with slight gains, with the benchmark index notching its strongest first quarter in five years, as investors looked toward the next inflation reading
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Published: 29th Mar 2024 12:39:38 By: Reuters
Economic Video: Trump bubble: How Trump's social media company is worth so much more than its business justifies
Donald Trump's Truth Social company has just a tiny fraction of the number of users of other social media companies and lost millions of dollars before going public spiked its market value. Matthew Goldstein, business reporter for The New York Times, talks with Alex Wagner about who is spending their money on this likely loser and whether any of it can help get Trump out of his money hole.
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Published: 29th Mar 2024 05:20:49 By: MSNBC
Economic Video: Home Depot to Buy SRS , Amazon-Anthropic Tie-Up | Bloomberg Intelligence
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Drew Reading, Bloomberg Intelligence U.S Homebuilding Analyst, discusses Home Depot saying they will buy the roof supply firm, SRS. Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist, joins to discuss U.S eco data and the Fed. David Kudla, Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Strategist at Mainstay Capital Management, discusses his outlook for the markets. Anurag Rana, Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst, talks about Amazon’s investment in Anthropic. Max Chafkin, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter, discusses the column: "Bankman-Fried’s Original Sin at FTX Is Trouble for All of Crypto."
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Published: 28th Mar 2024 08:10:48 By: Bloomberg Podcasts
Business Video: How the Port of Baltimore closure could hurt the economy
The bridge collapse that has indefinitely halted the flow of ships in and out of the Port of Baltimore could hurt the local economy, strain supply chains and scramble deliveries along the US East Coast. CNN's Matt Egan reports. #CNN #News
NBC News ousted former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel, just days after her hiring as a paid political analyst sparked intense backlash from the network's top television anchors over McDaniel's role in subverting the 2020 election and attacks on the press. CNN's Oliver Darcy has the story. #cnn #news
Published: 27th Mar 2024 12:54:41 By: CNN
Business Video: 'My podcast makes more': Kara Swisher reacts to Trump's Truth Social going public
CNN contributor and longtime tech journalist Kara Swisher joins CNN's Laura Coates to talk about the listing of Donald Trump's Truth Social stock on Nasdaq. #CNN #News
Published: 26th Mar 2024 10:30:13 By: CNN
Business Video: Top US Economist: AI will 'destroy employment in some areas'
Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sach’s Chief Economist, has won awards for predicting the Great Financial Crisis of ’08. He sat down with CNN's Matt Egan for an exclusive interview to talk recession fears and AI. #cnn #news #economy #AI
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Published: 20th Mar 2024 11:15:03 By: CNN
Business Video: US has spent $20 million to maintain superyacht seized from a Russian
The US government is spending nearly $1 million a month to maintain a luxury superyacht seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch as part of the Justice Department’s effort to put pressure on the Kremlin. #cnn #news
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