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Harnessing Technology for Transparency, Stronger Institutions, and Prosperity

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April 09, 2025

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How do social forces, innovation, and technology shape the evolution of institutions over time? How do they contribute to either their persistence or transformation?


M.I.T. Professor Daron Acemoglu, the 2024 laureate of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, will present his research on innovation and technology. His framework examines the social forces that drive institutional stability and change, revealing how these dynamics impact prosperity. He draws comparisons between disruptive periods such as the onset of European colonialism, the spread of industrial technologies in the 19th century, and today’s decisions on the use, adoption, and development of AI.


The event will take place on April 9 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., and will be broadcast on World Bank Live.

Evolving to create digital pathways for all

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The digital world doesn’t wait. It evolves—fast. Those who don’t adapt risk being left behind. For the World Bank Group, this isn’t just a challenge, it’s a mandate. 

In low- and middle-income countries, where this transformation can be key to unlocking jobs, economic growth, and better public services, the urgency to act is even greater. That’s why we’re changing our approach to digital development to better meet the speed and scale of today’s transformation.

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Five things to know about the new Human Capital Data Portal

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Investing in human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health people accumulate over a lifetime— unlocks a nation’s wealth and the full potential of individuals. Reliable measurement of human capital development is crucial to this effort. From local to global, human capital data provides key insights into effective approaches, guides efficient resource allocation, and strengthens policymakers’ commitment to investing in people, fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

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Sahel RESILAND: Scaling-up sustainable solutions for dryland forests

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Dryland forests in the Sahel are remarkable ecosystems that embody resilience and adaptability. Stretching across the arid landscape, iconic tree species such as Acacia, Baobab, and Shea trees stand as symbols of endurance, providing vital resources like food, medicine, and shade for both communities and livestock. These tenacious forests are not only lifelines for biodiversity but also cornerstones of local livelihoods.

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4 key facts about forests and food: our experts weigh in

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Forests and food are interconnected. As the world accelerates towards a food transition that delivers better, more sustainable outcomes for people and the planet, we must recognize that forests, woodlands, and landscapes are critical to this transition, but also to wider sustainable development goals. Investments in forests are investments in local communities, national economies, and our planet. We spoke to two of our forestry and agriculture experts on the topic.

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Global Digital Summit 2025 – Digital Pathways for All 

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In case you missed it, here is the event replay for Global Digital Summit 2025 – Digital Pathways for All which took place on March 18, 2025.     The 2025 Global Digital Summit: ‘Digital Pathways for All’ has now concluded. Recordings of all public sessions are available in four languages on worldbank.org/live and on the World Bank Group social media channels. #WBGDigitalSummit   If you like this content, make sure to sign up for our email updates! We hope to see you again soon,     World Bank Live Development Events Brought to You Live  

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Is Artificial Intelligence the future of farming? Exploring opportunities and challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Across Sub-Saharan Africa, a quiet revolution is underway. Smallholder farmers are increasingly leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a futuristic concept, to transform agriculture. AI now plays a crucial role in addressing the region’s most pressing challenges: food insecurity, environmental degradation, and economic inequality. 

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Rethinking water security in a water-insecure world

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“Every time disaster strikes, you rush to bring relief. Why don’t you do more to prevent it?”

The words came from a teenage girl standing amid the devastation of the Odisha Super Cyclone in Eastern India in 1999. At the time, I was a member of the Indian Administrative Service, coordinating relief efforts 48 hours after the storm. Her question cut through the chaos and would shape my life’s work. Relief was necessary, but the real solution lies in building strong, adaptive water systems.

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The world is facing a looming jobs crisis. Cities can help

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Over the next decade, an unprecedented 1.2 billion young people in the Global South will become working-age adults. However, the job market in these countries is projected to create only 420 million jobs, leaving nearly 800 million people without a clear path to prosperity.

That’s why the World Bank is doubling down on job creation and employment as not just the byproduct of our projects, but the explicit aim of them. Looking to the future, it is clear that urban development will play a key role in that process.

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World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit 2025- #WBGDigitalSummit

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World Bank Group staff are invited to the Global Digital Summit 2025, our second annual gathering of top tech leaders and digital pioneers from government, the private sector, academia, and the development community. Under the theme “Digital Pathways for All,” the Summit will explore cutting-edge topics like AI and emerging technologies, showcasing how digitalization can bridge gaps, drive innovation, and create economic opportunities worldwide. 

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