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=2475&EID=1120 On November 10, 2009, the World Bank Institute (WBI) held a meeting to discuss the organizations developing results agenda. The meeting was prefaced by WBI Director of Operations Aki Nishio and featured a presentation by Samuel Otoo, Manager of the Institutes Capacity Development and Results team. Comments and discussion were provided by Michael Jarvis, Private Sector Development Specialist and Bruno Laporte, WBI Director of Thematic Knowledge and Learning. B-SPAN Capacity Building Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Tuesday, November 10, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2475&EID=1120 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2470&EID=1115 A special issue of the World Bank Institutes magazine, Development Outreach, devoted to the theme of fragility and conflict, draws lessons from the experiences of the World Bank and other organizations in tackling capacitybuilding and other challenges in conflictaffected settings. B-SPAN Capacity Building Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2470&EID=1115 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2468&EID=1113 In recognition of a full range of World Bank programs, the Independence Evaluation Group (IEG) held its annual Good Practice Awards on September 29, 2009. IEG Director General Vinod Thomas prefaced the ceremony wherein which World Bank country, sector, and global projects were presented by division managers and project leaders. Cheryl Gray, IEG Director moderated the awards presentation. Welcoming remarks were given by Giovanni Majnoni, Director of the Banks Development Effectiveness Group, and Jeffrey Gutman, Vice President of the World Banks Office of the President. B-SPAN Capacity Building Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2468&EID=1113 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2454&EID=1107 Global knowledge, innovation and decentralization are among the many issues on the World Banks internal agenda. How do organizations with a strong mandate for knowledge dissemination and a complex organizational structure take advantage of communities of practice? In this session, Author Etienne Wenger discusses the role these communities play in helping places like the World Bank develop capacities and improve performance. B-SPAN Capacity Building Thursday, July 23, 2009 Thursday, July 23, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2454&EID=1107 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2451&EID=1104 On June 11, 2009, the World Bank held the event The View Outside Practices at Successful Organizations. The first of a series of discussions, the panel discussion was chaired by Ritva Reinikka, Director of the World Banks Middle East and North Africa Social and Economic Development Group. Panelists included Edward Hoffman (Director, NASA Academy), John McQuary (VicePresident, Knowledge Management and Technology Strategies of Flour Corporation), Larry Prusak (Professor, Copenhagen Business School), and Sharon Marcil (Managing Director, the Boston Consulting Group.) The discussants exchanged best practices in professional development based on experiences from their organizations. B-SPAN Capacity Building Thursday, June 11, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2451&EID=1104 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2450&EID=1091 On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues. B-SPAN Capacity Building Thursday, April 09, 2009 Thursday, April 09, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2450&EID=1091 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2449&EID=1091 On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues. B-SPAN Capacity Building Thursday, April 09, 2009 Thursday, April 09, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2449&EID=1091 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2444&EID=1091 On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues. B-SPAN Capacity Building Monday, April 06, 2009 Monday, April 06, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2444&EID=1091 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2443&EID=1091 On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues. B-SPAN Capacity Building Monday, April 06, 2009 Monday, April 06, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2443&EID=1091 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2442&EID=1091 B-SPAN Capacity Building Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Tuesday, April 07, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2442&EID=1091 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2441&EID=1091 On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues. B-SPAN Capacity Building Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Tuesday, April 07, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2441&EID=1091 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2437&EID=1101 The Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI™) at Santa Clara University works with social entrepreneurs to help them overcome barriers to scale and impact. GSBI is guided by a theory of change that connects emerging and advanced social entrepreneurs with Silicon Valley support networks, adapting and applying Silicon Valley best practices in newventure development to the base of the pyramid. B-SPAN Capacity Building Thursday, May 21, 2009 Thursday, May 21, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2437&EID=1101 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2434&EID=1098 On May 12, 2009, the World Bank Insitute featured the presentation, "The Learning Spiral A Conversation with Raoul Blindenbacher" at the World Bank. Raoul Blindenbacher, advisor of the World Banks Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) to discuss the strategy and methodology behind the Learning Spiral. Blindenbachers theory is intended to better facilitate knowledge exchange to enhance learning in governments. The event was faciliated by Steffen Janus, Knowledge and Learning Officer of the WBI Multimedia Team. Panelists for the discussion included Jason Gluck, Advisor for the United States Institute of Peace, Gita Gopal, IEG Lead Evaluation Officer and Sheila Jagannathan, Senior Learning Officer of the World Bank Institute (WBI). B-SPAN Capacity Building Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2434&EID=1098 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2394&EID=1075 Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis. B-SPAN Capacity Building Thursday, February 19, 2009 Thursday, February 19, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2394&EID=1075 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2393&EID=1075 Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis. B-SPAN Capacity Building Thursday, February 19, 2009 Thursday, February 19, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2393&EID=1075 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2391&EID=1075 Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis. B-SPAN Capacity Building Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2391&EID=1075 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 Capacity Building 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 Capacity Building 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=2228&EID=1004 The 12th International Business Forum held at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on October 9 and 10, 2007, focused on the role of the private sector in tackling todays pressing global challenges. The forum was organized by InWEnt, Capacity Building International, Germany and the World Bank Institute and featured participants from the global business community as well as members of government, multilateral agencies and civil society worldwide. For two days the participants discussed how international corporations can actively and positively engage in global governance in light of issues such as climate change, corruption, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The sessions were chaired by Mr. Erich Suessdorf and moderated by Mr. Justin Webb, BBC Washington Correspondent. B-SPAN Capacity Building Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Tuesday, October 09, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2228&EID=1004 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2225&EID=1003 The year 2008 will be a critical year for Japanese foreign policy as Japan will be hosting the Global Health Summit in February, the Tokyo International Conference for Economic Development in May, and the G8 Summit in July. The year 2008 also marks the midterm for the Millennium Development Goals. Professor Kiyoshi Kurokawa is directly involved in planning each of these activities. He will discuss Japans vision for each of these major events and the essential of science, technology, and innovation in promoting sustainable, inclusive development in Africa and elsewhere. B-SPAN Capacity Building Monday, January 07, 2008 Monday, January 07, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2225&EID=1003