http://info.worldbank.org/etools/bspan/ B-SPAN is a webcasting service that presents World Bank seminars, workshops, and conferences on a variety of sustainable development and poverty reduction issues via streaming video. en-us 2007 The World Bank Group, All Rights Reserved. bspan@worldbank.org bspan@worldbank.org http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2366&EID=1059 Tough times call for creative measures. When applied to the worlds food price crisis, innovative ways to address complex problems is essential. On the onset of one of the worlds most profound recessions, the World Banks Agriculture and Rural Development Department hosted a daylong event to discuss groundbreaking projects that will impact farming, water sanitation and microfinance initiatives in developing countries. The event took place on September 26, 2008 at the World Bank. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Friday, September 26, 2008 Friday, September 26, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2366&EID=1059 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2236&EID=1007 The World Banks annual World Development Report (WDR) is a comprehensive study on the economic, social and environmental state of the world. Each year, the report provides an in depth analysis focused on a specific aspect of development. For the first time in 25 years, the WDR addressed issues on agriculture and development. On February 1929, 2008, major contributors to the report met at the World Bank in Washington, DC and presented their findings. They shared their recommendations on how the Bank might best operationalize the WDR, noting that one of the more significant challenges the Bank faces is an increasingly aggressive and competitive global market environment. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Tuesday, February 19, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2236&EID=1007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2235&EID=1007 The World Banks annual World Development Report (WDR) is a comprehensive study on the economic, social and environmental state of the world. Each year, the report provides an in depth analysis focused on a specific aspect of development. For the first time in 25 years, the WDR addressed issues on agriculture and development. On February 19, 2008, major contributors to the report met at the World Bank in Washington, DC and presented their findings. They shared their recommendations on how the Bank might best operationalize the WDR, noting that one of the more significant challenges the Bank faces is an increasingly aggressive and competitive global market environment. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Tuesday, February 19, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2235&EID=1007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1970&EID=909 As part of a rural development strategy, highvalue agriculture and horticulture have been successful exports for African countries, particularly when diversified into nontraditional products such as cut flowers or prepacked vegetables. In this presentation, organized by the Africa Region Sustainable Development Departments Knowledge Network at its headquarters in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2006, advisers from a Dutch horticultural consulting firm, VEK, discussed the particular needs and requirements of European Union markets for African agricultural exports. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, January 09, 2007 Tuesday, January 09, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1970&EID=909 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1940&EID=886 Bringing together students from around the world to learn about the problems of development and how the World Bank approaches them, the External Affairs Department of the Bank sponsored the Global Issues Seminar Series for a third season in the fall of 2006. In this session, conducted at Bank headquarters in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2006, experts spoke on the problems facing forestry and fishing industries, including biodiversity and poaching. Laura Ivers, Communications Officer on Forests for the World Bank, chaired the session. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1940&EID=886 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1843&EID=865 In the wake of a report that discusses the future of agriculture in India through four basic scenarios, the World Bank held a meeting to discuss The Future of Agriculture in India on June 9, 2006. The panel was chaired by Kevin Cleaver, Sector Director for Agriculture at the Bank. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Friday, June 09, 2006 Friday, June 09, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1843&EID=865 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1839&EID=864 While technology and knowledge are accepted parts of the development equation, just as essential is the process of bringing those innovations to the people and sectors that need them. In this panel, sponsored by the Agriculture and Rural Development Department and South Asia Region of the World Bank on June 12, 2006, speakers discussed a new report titled Enhancing Agricultural Innovation How to Go Beyond the Strengthening of Research Systems. The meeting, conducted at Bank headquarters, was chaired by Connie Bernard, Sector Director for South Asia at the Bank. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Monday, June 12, 2006 Monday, June 12, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1839&EID=864 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1734&EID=53 Hunger and malnutrition are a critical part of the first Millenium Development Goal, cutting in half the number of poor and hungry worldwide. But they also play a crucial role in achieving other elements of development success. In this podcast, two World Bank experts examine the problems caused by malnutrition, and address the Banks strategy for the future. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Wednesday, February 15, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1734&EID=53 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1702&EID=821 Because many environmental projects develop most effectively when built on top of local knowledge, instead of as a complete replacement, using indigenous knowledge has become a highly effective strategy. This videoconference brought many such projects together, so that they could share their approaches and what they had learned. The program was chaired by Siddhartha Prakash, World Bank consultant, and Suzanne Essama, Bank Knowledge Officer, on January 17, 2006. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1702&EID=821 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1633&EID=786 As habitats for many rare and endangered species, forests are inextricably linked to the diversity of wildlife. However, as development and industry advance, they often come into conflict with these natural areas. The Global Issues Seminar Series, sponsored by the World Banks External Affairs department, addressed this dilemma on February 22, 2006. Students joined the lecture from Bank experts by videoconference, linking the University of Amsterdam, University of Ghana, Sofia University, and Rhodes University with participants from local Washington, DCarea schools at the World Bank headquarters. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Wednesday, February 22, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1633&EID=786 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1603&EID=783 Farmers and consumers in developing countries are often faced with a serious dilemma either sacrifice a significant share of their crops to pests or use highly toxic pesticides that can harm human health and the environment. During a workshop on October 4, 2005, held in the Preston Auditorium of the World Banks headquarters and sponsored by the World Banks Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) and the Quality Assurance and Compliance Unit (ESDQC), experts from the Bank and various nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) came together to launch an Integrated Pest Management Guidebook. The new guidebook highlights best practices and critically examines the positive and negative effects of integrated pest management (IPM), with a focus on issues in the developing world. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, October 04, 2005 Tuesday, October 04, 2005 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1603&EID=783 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1562&EID=762 Worldwide, there are 20 land administration projects currently being implemented exclusively by the World Bank, and most involve the creation of new land rights. Though women are often the primary users of the land, they are often excluded from access under both former tenure systems and the new, formalized ones taking their place. In this event on June 21, 2005, the Gender and Rural Development Thematic Group and the Land Policy Thematic Group presented the findings of their joint study, entitled Gender Issues and Best Practices in Land Administration Projects, to a panel of gender and rural development experts at Bank headquarters in Washington, DC. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Tuesday, June 21, 2005 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1562&EID=762 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1557&EID=762 Worldwide, there are 20 land administration projects currently being implemented exclusively by the World Bank, and most involve the creation of new land rights. Though women are often the primary users of the land, they are often excluded from access under both former tenure systems and the new, formalized ones taking their place. In this event on June 21, 2005, the Gender and Rural Development Thematic Group and the Land Policy Thematic Group presented the findings of their joint study, entitled Gender Issues and Best Practices in Land Administration Projects, to a panel of gender and rural development experts at Bank headquarters in Washington, DC. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Tuesday, June 21, 2005 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1557&EID=762 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1325&EID=653 Undernutrition is the key indicator for nonincome poverty as identified by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Nutrition, therefore, is a key component of the attainment of the MDGs, and of poverty reduction. The goal of this event, held at the World Bank headquarters in Washington on October 22, 2004, was to discuss how nutrition issues can be further integrated into the larger Poverty Reduction Agenda. The Copenhagen Consensus Challenge Paper written by Jere Behrman, professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, Harold Alderman, Lead Human Development Economist for the World Banks Human Development Sector, and John Hoddinott, Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, served as the framework for the discussion. A related topic addressed was the need for further collaboration within the Bank, between the Poverty Reduction and Human Development sectors. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, October 26, 2004 Tuesday, October 26, 2004 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1325&EID=653 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1119&EID=560 "Ecoagriculture" is an umbrella term for a diverse set of strategies for managing agricultural landscapes that both improve agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, and also conserve or restore biodiversity and ecosystem services. During this event, Sara Scherr, Director of Ecosystem Services at Forest Trends, provided an overview of changes in land use around the world, the effects on the environment, and the need for new integrated approaches. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Thursday, April 01, 2004 Thursday, April 01, 2004 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1119&EID=560 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1093&EID=513 Scaling Up Poverty Reduction A Global Learning Process is an initiative that will allow key development actors to share their experiences and policy lessons learned from poverty reduction initiatives around the world. Learning events and activities over a ninemonth period will draw on leadingedge information and communication technologies to bring together participants from across the development community. A series of case studies, multicountry interactive videoconferences, online dialogues, and field visits will lead up to a working Conference in Shanghai, May 25 27, 2004. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday, April 20, 2004 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1093&EID=513 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1072&EID=513 Scaling Up Poverty Reduction A Global Learning Process is an initiative that will allow key development actors to share their experiences and policy lessons learned from poverty reduction initiatives around the world. Learning events and activities over a ninemonth period will draw on leadingedge information and communication technologies to bring together participants from across the development community. A series of case studies, multicountry interactive videoconferences, online dialogues, and field visits will lead up to a working Conference in Shanghai, May 25 27, 2004. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Thursday, April 01, 2004 Thursday, April 01, 2004 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1072&EID=513 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1065&EID=552 The Africa Agriculture Technology Foundation B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Wednesday, March 17, 2004 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1065&EID=552 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1056&EID=543 Land ownership distributions and land policies that discriminate along gender or ethnic lines limit economic and social opportunities. In many developing countries, outdated regulations and dysfunctional land institutions constrain private investment and undermine local governments ability to raise taxes. Enacting land policy reform is difficult as many vested interests resist policy changes. As part of ESSD Week 2004, the World Banks Land Thematic Groups new report, Land Policy, Translating Principals into Action Lesson and Challenges was discussed. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Thursday, March 04, 2004 Thursday, March 04, 2004 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1056&EID=543 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=965&EID=501 The growth and development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has led to their wide diffusion and application around the world. In rural areas, where access to information is often limited, ICTs can make important contributions to agricultural and rural development. However, there are many challenges in making ICT available to poor rural women. B-SPAN Agriculture and Rural Development Friday, November 21, 2003 Friday, November 21, 2003 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=965&EID=501