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=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 Social Development 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=2427&EID=1095 There are many misperceptions of those living in povertyfrom negative behavioral traits to poor decision making in money management, those living in destitute conditions are quickly marginalized by their economic realities. In the new book by Deepa Narayan, Project Director of the World Banks Moving Out of Poverty Study, and Lant Pritchett of the Kennedy School of Government, a close look at poverty measures, economic opportunities and life stories of over 600,000 people from around the World provides a fresh look at the worlds poor. On April 27, 2009, the World Bank InfoShop held a panel discussion, chaired by World Bank VicePresident Danny Leipziger to discuss the findings of the study. The session featured additional comments by Geoffrey Lamb, Managing Director of Public Policy at the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation. B-SPAN Social Development Monday, April 27, 2009 Monday, April 27, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2427&EID=1095 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2388&EID=1076 On March 3, 2009, Oxford Professor and Director of the Study of African Economies Paul Collier presented his new book, Wars, Guns and Votes at the International Monetary Fund. World Bank Institute VicePresident Sanjay Pradhan facilitated the session, which featured additional commentary by World Bank Chief Economist of the Africa Region, Shanta Devarajan. In his presentation, Collier discussed the relationship between civil wars and political leadership to poverty. The book focuses on political leadership in dangerous places, and the struggle for power after the wave of democracy of the 1990s in Africa, Asia and Latin America. B-SPAN Social Development Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Tuesday, March 03, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2388&EID=1076 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2333&EID=1043 Washington D.C. – On June 17th, 2008, the World Bank presented a workshop entitled The Interactions Between Governance and Growth Shifting Paradigms? The morning keynote session, chaired by Professor Dani Rodrik from Harvard Universitys John F. Kennedy School of Government, centered on violence, social orders and development policymaking. The title of the session and the discussion were both based on the book by Douglass North, John Wallis and Barry Weingast, who were present at the event. B-SPAN Social Development Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2333&EID=1043 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2312&EID=1029 Washington D.C. – On June 4th, 2008, in honor of the release of three new volumes of work, the World Bank presented a panel discussion on a new book series entitled New Frontiers of Social Policy Inclusive States, Equity and Assets. These three new books, written by a multidisciplinary group of development researchers, discussed different, but interrelated conceptual and policy themes highly relevant to debates on development, equity and poverty reduction. Chaired by Caroline KendeRobb, World Bank Sector Manager for Social Development, the event served as a forum for the books authors and selected panelist to comment on its background, theories and challenges. B-SPAN Social Development Wednesday, June 04, 2008 Wednesday, June 04, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2312&EID=1029 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2270&EID=1018 Arts and culture industries in developed nations can generate millions of dollars across many disciplines, whether it be music, video, or the visual arts, etc. But in many developing countries, gaining access to a burgeoning marketplace is far more challenging. On April 2, 2008 at the World Bank Headquarters, in Washington, DC, the Art Program and the Africa VicePresidential Unit cosponsored Images of Hope Promoting Cultural Industries in Africa to more closely examine the intersection between art, culture and economic development. The panel discussion focused on what defines African art and ways that artists might better collaborate with development economists to increase their visibility and gain greater access to the marketplace. Panel members from Africa Now! , a current African art exhibit at the Bank, discussed the increasing recognition of the role that art and culture play in development. B-SPAN Social Development Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Wednesday, April 02, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2270&EID=1018 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2209&EID=999 Islamic economics is a comprehensive and independent economic theory which defines economics in accordance with Islamic law. It is a new discipline in universities worldwide and is thus constrained by the lack of qualified teachers or instructors. The series Introduction to Islamic Economics held from September to December of 2007, and sponsored by the Islamic Development Banks Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), seeks to introduce students to the fundamental principles of the discipline, as well as how Islamic economics fits into the broader context of the rapidly integrating global economy. B-SPAN Social Development Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Tuesday, November 20, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2209&EID=999 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2206&EID=999 Islamic economics is a comprehensive and independent economic theory which defines economics in accordance with Islamic law. It is a new discipline in universities worldwide and is thus constrained by the lack of qualified teachers or instructors. The series Introduction to Islamic Economics held from September to December of 2007, and sponsored by the Islamic Development Banks Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), seeks to introduce students to the fundamental principles of the discipline, as well as how Islamic economics fits into the broader context of the rapidly integrating global economy. B-SPAN Social Development Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Tuesday, October 30, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2206&EID=999 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 Social Development 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=2091&EID=954 The Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE) brings together academics, policy makers, representatives of multilateral and bilateral agencies, research institutes, civil society organizations, students, and journalists, and thus provides an excellent opportunity to foster exchange of knowledge and understanding of development issues. ABCDE 2007 took place in Bled, Slovenia, and was coorganized by the World Bank and the Ministry of Finance of Slovenia. It gathered together over 400 participants over two days to discuss the theme of Development and the Private Sector. B-SPAN Social Development Friday, May 18, 2007 Friday, May 18, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2091&EID=954 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1997&EID=53 Even before the Grameen Bank won the Nobel Prize for it in 2006, microfinance has been a hot topic for development. But can it be adapted to serve social development by small entrepreneurs? Harold Rosen, Director of the IFCs Grassroots Business Initiative, certainly thinks so. B-SPAN Social Development Thursday, March 01, 2007 Thursday, March 01, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1997&EID=53 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1996&EID=920 Even though indigenous people constitute around 40 of Latin Americas total population, they remain largely unaffected by development, and their level of poverty has stayed much the same over the last decade. In an attempt to understand why this has been the case, and to propose solutions, the World Bank assembled a report on Indigenous Peoples and Economic Opportunities in Latin America, leading up to a conference on its findings at Georgetown University on February 9, 2007. The conference was organized by the universitys National Resource Center for Latin American Studies, with the help of the Bank and the InterAmerican Foundation. Jaime Saavedra, Sector Manager for the World Bank, chaired the session. B-SPAN Social Development Friday, February 09, 2007 Friday, February 09, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1996&EID=920 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1995&EID=920 Even though indigenous people constitute around 40 of Latin Americas total population, they remain largely unaffected by development, and their level of poverty has stayed much the same over the last decade. In an attempt to understand why this has been the case, and to propose solutions, the World Bank assembled a report on Indigenous Peoples and Economic Opportunities in Latin America, leading up to a conference on its findings at Georgetown University on February 9, 2007. The conference was organized by the universitys National Resource Center for Latin American Studies, with the help of the Bank and the InterAmerican Foundation. Anne Deruyterre, Chief of the Indigenous Peoples and Community Development Unit for the InterAmerican Development Bank, chaired the event and gave a quick introduction. B-SPAN Social Development Friday, February 09, 2007 Friday, February 09, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1995&EID=920 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1993&EID=920 Even though indigenous people constitute around 40 of Latin Americas total population, they remain largely unaffected by development, and their level of poverty has stayed much the same over the last decade. In an attempt to understand why this has been the case, and to propose solutions, the World Bank assembled a report on Indigenous Peoples and Economic Opportunities in Latin America, leading up to a conference on its findings at Georgetown University on February 9, 2007. The conference was organized by the universitys National Resource Center for Latin American Studies, with the help of the Bank and the InterAmerican Foundation. B-SPAN Social Development Friday, February 09, 2007 Friday, February 09, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1993&EID=920 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1992&EID=919 How are you feeling today? For modern economists, thats not just a conversation starter, but a clue to previously mysterious market behavior. By examining measures of contentment, the World Bank could better understand how inequality and mobility affect development, and why some reforms may take hold or fail. In this presentation, Carol Graham, a researcher with the Brookings Institute, discussed the economics of happiness at the World Banks headquarters in Washington, DC. The meeting was chaired by Danny Leipziger, Bank Vice President for Poverty Reduction. B-SPAN Social Development Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1992&EID=919 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1990&EID=918 How can the lessons of microfinance be applied to social enterprises? How is it possible to strengthen and scale up sustainable support for the poor, empowering them through innovative local enterprise? These are questions being challenged by the Grassroots Business Initiative (GBI) at the International Finance Organization. In this discussion event, hosted by the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), a leader at the GBI explained its work in depth. Ethan Arnheim, a student at SAIS and coordinator of the Development Roundtable, chaired the session. B-SPAN Social Development Friday, February 09, 2007 Friday, February 09, 2007 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1990&EID=918 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 Social Development 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=1930&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 environmentallyfriendly development. At their SDN Week 2006, the first such event, staff met at the Banks main headquarters to exchange experiences and coordinate on the theme of Governance at Institutions. B-SPAN Social Development Monday, November 06, 2006 Monday, November 06, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1930&EID=897 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1903&EID=881 Although African conflict has long been recognized as an impediment to successful development, programs for disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) have not always succeeded in preventing nations from slipping back into a cycle of violence. Following a 2005 UNsponsored conference in Sierra Leone on DDR programs, a followup conference will take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2007. In preparation for that conference, national counterparts of the MultiCountry Demobilization and Reintegration Program (MDRP) from the Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Angola, as well as Belgium and the UN, joined to provide input and share suggestions. Bruno Donat, Communications Officer for the MDRP Secretariat at the World Bank, and Maria Correia, Program Manager for the MDRP Secretariat at the World Bank, facilitated the meeting, chaired by Patrick Hayford, Director of the UN Office of the Special Adviser for Africa. B-SPAN Social Development Thursday, August 24, 2006 Thursday, August 24, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1903&EID=881 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1713&EID=829 As groups of people coming together for a common good, civil society organizations are crucial to flexible local development. In this videoconference, initiated by the World Bank Civil Society Group on January 18, 2006, Bank President Paul Wolfowitz spoke for the first time in a virtual dialogue with organizations from Mali, Germany, Colombia, Pakistan, Zambia, and Poland. The meeting was chaired by Caroline Reynolds, Senior Communications Officer for the Civil Society Group. Wolfowitz was assisted in responses by John Wall, Pakistan Country Director, Steen Jorgenson, Sector Director for Social Development, and Judy Heumann, Advisor on Disability and Development. B-SPAN Social Development Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=1713&EID=829