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=2474&EID=1119 As part of its Flagship Course on Health Sector Reform and Sustainable Financing, the World Bank Institute presented Special Lunch Session Health System Analysis Lessons from Recent World Bank Experience by Ricardo Bitran, Bitran y Associados and Peter Berman, Lead Economist, HDNHE. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Thursday, October 29, 2009 Thursday, October 29, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2474&EID=1119 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2458&EID=1111 On September 17, 2009, the World Banks Human Development Network team held the event Grappling with Health Worker Shortages to launch the book Financing and Managing the Public Sector Health Workforce. Showcasing examples from the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Rwanda and Zambia, the book focuses on strategies governments are employing to address the issue of health worker shortages in the labor force. The book closely examines the role of international financial organizations as well as local governments. The event was chaired by Phil Hay, Communications Advisor at the World Banks Human Development Network. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Thursday, September 17, 2009 Thursday, September 17, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2458&EID=1111 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2410&EID=1089 On April 20, 2009, the World Banks InfoShop launched a discussion on the new book, AIDS Is it a Risk to Economic Development in Regions with Low HIV Prevalence? The book, edited by two World Bank specialists, provides an analysis about HIV/AIDS as a development issue in the South Asian region where there is low HIV prevalence and concentrated epidemics. The event was moderated by Julie McLaughlin, Sector Manager of the South Asia Regions (SAR) Health, Nutrition and Population at the World Bank. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Monday, April 20, 2009 Monday, April 20, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2410&EID=1089 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2340&EID=1046 Washington, D.C. On April 24th, 2008, the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), on behalf of the World Bank, presented a panel discussion on the recent rise in food prices and its impact on South Asia. Juan Blazquez Ancin, Knowledge Management Officer with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), opened the session with an introduction of the moderator, Syed Ejaz Ghani, the Economic Advisor for the World Banks Asia Poverty Reduction Economic Management Network (PREM). The event featured four additional speakers, each of whom shared their ideas and suggestions on current trends and the potential consequences. Notable attendees participating via videoconference were groups from offices in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Thursday, April 24, 2008 Thursday, April 24, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2340&EID=1046 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2309&EID=1025 How can health systems be improved to meet the objectives of increasing access to essential health, nutrition and population interventions? To discuss these issues, experts came together at the conference Integration of Health System Operations and Priority Health Interventions Concepts, Evidence and Application, held on May 12 and 13 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. Over the course of two days they held discussions and listened to panels and presentations on the context and opportunities for successful health interventions worldwide. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Monday, May 12, 2008 Monday, May 12, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2309&EID=1025 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2308&EID=1025 How can health systems be improved to meet the objectives of increasing access to essential health, nutrition and population interventions? To discuss these issues, experts came together at the conference Integration of Health System Operations and Priority Health Interventions Concepts, Evidence and Application, held on May 12 and 13 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. Over the course of two days they held discussions and listened to panels and presentations on the context and opportunities for successful health interventions worldwide. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Monday, May 12, 2008 Monday, May 12, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2308&EID=1025 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2307&EID=1025 How can health systems be improved to meet the objectives of increasing access to essential health, nutrition and population interventions? To discuss these issues, experts came together at the conference Integration of Health System Operations and Priority Health Interventions Concepts, Evidence and Application, held on May 12 and 13 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. Over the course of two days they held discussions and listened to panels and presentations on the context and opportunities for successful health interventions worldwide. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Monday, May 12, 2008 Monday, May 12, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2307&EID=1025 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2305&EID=1025 How can health systems be improved to meet the objectives of increasing access to essential health, nutrition and population interventions? To discuss these issues, experts came together at the conference Integration of Health System Operations and Priority Health Interventions Concepts, Evidence and Application, held on May 12 and 13 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. Over the course of two days they held discussions and listened to panels and presentations on the context and opportunities for successful health interventions worldwide. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Monday, May 12, 2008 Monday, May 12, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2305&EID=1025 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2263&EID=1016 Assessing, measuring and demonstrating the overall impact of programs designed to alleviate poverty is becoming an increasingly formidable task. The conference, Measuring Development Effectiveness Progress Constraints was chaired by the Independent Evaluations Group and cosponsored by the United Kingdoms Department for International Development (DFID) and the Government of the Netherlands. Held on April 10, 2008 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C, it highlights the current issues and constraints in measuring outcomes and development effectiveness and looks at fresh new approaches to designing and using impact evaluation for increased policy impact. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Thursday, April 10, 2008 Thursday, April 10, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2263&EID=1016 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2256&EID=1006 Impact evaluations assess the degree to which a particular policy, program or policy has affected the wellbeing of individuals. They can play a tremendous role in making effective policy and necessitate a larger discussion in the context of efforts to improve development effectiveness. On January 15 to 16 2008 the conference Making Smart Policy Using Impact Evaluation for Policy Making was held at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The conference was organized by the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (PREM), Independent Evaluation Group (IEG), and Development Economics (DEC) networks of the World Bank, with cosponsorship by DFID and the Government of the Netherlands. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2256&EID=1006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2187&EID=979 Every year, malaria infects more than 500 million people around the world. The burden is highest in Africa, where more than 90 percent of the worlds approximately 1 million malaria deaths occur annually. The disease is one of the leading causes of child deaths on the continent, yet it is completely preventable and treatable. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Thursday, October 11, 2007 Thursday, October 11, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2187&EID=979 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2142&EID=967 Although the media focus of health and development tends to focus on epidemics like AIDS and avian flu, developing countries must also worry about noncommunicable diseases brought on by aging, environmental factors, smoking, or diet. These afflictions require a somewhat different approach, including more emphasis on preventative care and public awareness. In this launch of Public Policy and the Challenge of Chronic NonCommunicable Diseases hosted by the World Banks Infoshop, panelists reflected on the publications findings and recommendations. The session was moderated by Phil Hay, a Communications Advisor to the World Banks Human Development (HD) Network, and chaired by Joy Phumaphi, Vice President of the HD Network. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2142&EID=967 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2064&EID=948 Its an eloquent demonstration of supply and demand as a labor markets demand for workers increases, people will migrate to fill that demand—and hopefully better themselves and their families in the bargain. Only in the past few years have the impacts of migration on development through mechanics like remittances and brain drain been seriously studied. In this conference, held at the World Banks headquarters on May 23–24, 2007, experts gathered to summarize their findings and discuss policy best practice for these bordercrossing benefits. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2064&EID=948 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2014&EID=932 The Office of the Publisher for the World Bank Group and the Development Economics Data Group (DECD) held a panel discussion for the launch of their recent World Bank and Harper Collins copublication The Atlas of Global Development A Visual Guide to the Worlds Greatest Challenges and the Online Atlas of Millennium Development Goals. This event was held on April 3, 2007, in the World Banks Washington, DC, offices. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Tuesday, April 03, 2007 Tuesday, April 03, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2014&EID=932 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1963&EID=906 This InfoShop session, held on December 18, 2006, at World Bank Headquarters, launched two books Health Care CoOps in Uganda Effectively Launching Micro Health Groups in African Villages by George C. Halvorson and Private Voluntary Health Insurance in Development Friend or Foe? by Alexander Preker, Richard M. Scheffler, and Mark C. Bassett (Eds.). B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Monday, December 18, 2006 Monday, December 18, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1963&EID=906 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1952&EID=902 The idea that health care, education, and a basic livelihood are rights, for which institutions and public officials should be held accountable, is increasingly influential in international development. Many international and bilateral development agencies now regularly use human rights treaties and covenants in their development work. At the country level, the majority of national constitutions make health care or education a right of citizens. On October 27, 2006, the World Banks Development Research Group (DECRG) held a seminar titled Social and Economic Rights What Difference Do They Make? to examine how these rights are affecting development outcomes. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Friday, October 27, 2006 Friday, October 27, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1952&EID=902 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1939&EID=894 One of the broadest and most crucial development areas, the World Banks Human Development (HD) Network concerns itself with education, health, social protection, youth, and HIV/AIDS. During the HD Forum, part of HD Week 2006, which was held at the World Banks main headquarters in Washington, DC, external experts and Bank staff met to discuss these issues and their solutions according to the theme HD in a Globalizing World. This final session on human development funding was chaired by Robert Holzmann, World Bank Sector Director. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Wednesday, November 01, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1939&EID=894 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1934&EID=897 Combining the Infrastructure group with the Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development Group, the Sustainable Development (SD) Network of the World Bank brings together experts on these topics for a big picture view on clean and environmentally friendly development. At their SDN Week 2006, the first such event, staff met at the Banks main headquarters in Washington, DC, to exchange experiences and coordinate on the theme of Governance at Institutions. On November 6, 2006, Kathy Sierra, Vice President of the SD Network, chaired this session on A Social Development Lens on Governance and Sustainability, assisted by Steen Lau Jorgensen, Director of Social Development for the World Bank. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Tuesday, November 07, 2006 Tuesday, November 07, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1934&EID=897 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1933&EID=894 One of the broadest and most crucial development areas, the World Banks Human Development (HD) Network concerns itself with education, health, social protection, youth, and HIV/AIDS. During the HD Forum, part of HD Week 2006, which was held at the World Banks main headquarters in Washington, DC, external experts and Bank staff met to discuss these issues and their solutions according to the theme HD in a Globalizing World. This session on The Emerging International Health Architecture was held on October 31, 2006, and was chaired by James Adams, Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific for the World Bank. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1933&EID=894 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1926&EID=894 One of the broadest and most crucial of development areas, the World Banks Human Development (HD) Network concerns itself with education, health, social protection, youth, and HIV/AIDS. During the HD Forum, part of HD Week 2006, which was held at the World Banks main headquarters in Washington, DC, external experts and Bank staff met to discuss these issues and their solutions according to the theme HD in a Globalizing World. In this session, panelists discussed the effects of conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs on the delivery of health and education services. Margaret Grosh, Lead Economist for the World Bank, chaired the panel. B-SPAN Health, Nutrition and Population Monday, October 30, 2006 Monday, October 30, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1926&EID=894