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=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 Sustainable Development 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=2436&EID=1100 On May 20, 2009, authors of the book Two Billion Cars Driving toward Sustainability held a presentation at the World Bank to discuss their research concerning the global oil and auto industries in the United States. Deborah Gordon, Policy Consultant of Transportation, Energy and Environment and Daniel Sperling, Professor of Engineering and Environmental Science and Policy at the University of California Davis were featured discussants, and Ranjan Bose, Senior Energy Specialist of the World Bank provided impressions of the book. The session was facilitated by Andreas Kopp, Lead Transport Economist at the World Bank. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Wednesday, May 20, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2436&EID=1100 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2420&EID=1093 On February 2325, 2009, the Environment and Social Development Department (CES) of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held its annual Sustainability Knowledge Week in Johannesburg, South Africa. Practitioners from the Africa, MENA (Middle East and North Africa) regions gathered to exchange knowledge and practice experience in sustainability and climate change. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Wednesday, February 25, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2420&EID=1093 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2419&EID=1093 On February 2325, 2009, the Environment and Social Development Department (CES) of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held its annual Sustainability Knowledge Week in Johannesburg, South Africa. Practitioners from the Africa, MENA (Middle East and North Africa) regions gathered to exchange knowledge and practice experience in sustainability and climate change. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Monday, February 23, 2009 Monday, February 23, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2419&EID=1093 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2418&EID=1093 On February 2325, 2009, the Environment and Social Development Department (CES) of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held its annual Sustainability Knowledge Week in Johannesburg, South Africa. Practitioners from the Africa, MENA (Middle East and North Africa) regions gathered to exchange knowledge and practice experience in sustainability and climate change. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Monday, February 23, 2009 Monday, February 23, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2418&EID=1093 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2417&EID=1093 On February 2325, 2009, the Environment and Social Development Department (CES) of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held its annual Sustainability Knowledge Week in Johannesburg, South Africa. Practitioners from the Africa, MENA (Middle East and North Africa) regions gathered to exchange knowledge and practice experience in sustainability and climate change. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Monday, February 23, 2009 Monday, February 23, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2417&EID=1093 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2413&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 Sustainable Development Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Wednesday, April 01, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2413&EID=1091 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2398&EID=1078 How do we address the delivery and the use of assistance of resources to make the greatest difference in the lives of the poor? In the age of global partnership and capacitybuilding, the relationship between the international donor community and partner counties must be assessed in order to answer this question. On March 16, 2009, contributing writers of the issue gathered at the World Bank to discuss the Magazines latest issue Aid Effectiveness after the Third High Level Forum (HLF) in Accra, Ghana on September 2008. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Monday, March 16, 2009 Monday, March 16, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2398&EID=1078 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2396&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 Sustainable Development Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2396&EID=1075 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2395&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 Sustainable Development Thursday, February 19, 2009 Thursday, February 19, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2395&EID=1075 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2392&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 Sustainable Development Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2392&EID=1075 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2381&EID=1072 As the economic recession unfolds in the developing world, families living in poverty face unprecedented challenges. In countries where families are struggling to manage education and health access to their children, programs such as the Conditional Cash Transfers (CCTs) have demonstrated success in helping families access these necessities. On February 12, 2009, CCT specialists gathered to discuss a new World Bank report, Conditional Cash Transfers Reducing Present and Future Poverty. Introduced by the World Banks Chief Economist Justin Lin, the session presented the findings and commentary from the report. The presentation was facilitated by Martin Ravallion of the World Banks Research Department. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2381&EID=1072 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2374&EID=1067 Washington D.C. – On January 26th, 2009, the World Bank in association with the Info Shop, presented Creative Capitalism A Conversation with Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Other Economic Leaders. This new book, written by Michael Kinsley, provides a unique dialogue addressing a Bill Gates speech given last year on the topic of creative capitalism. The event was moderated by Michael Klein, with panelists including the editor Michael Kinsley and dialogue contributors Daniel Kaufmann, John Williamson and Djordjija Petkoski. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Monday, January 26, 2009 Monday, January 26, 2009 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2374&EID=1067 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2354&EID=1048 Washington D.C. – On July 22nd, 2008, the World Bank presented a panel discussion to recognize the release of Environmental Sustainability An Evaluation of World Bank Group Support, written by John Redwood, Jouni Eerikainen, and Ethel Tarazona. Event Chair Vinod Thomas, Director General of the World Banks Independent Evaluation Group, opened the panel by explaining the importance of the report regarding the broader implications for both the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). B-SPAN Sustainable Development Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2354&EID=1048 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2298&EID=1019 On April 15 and 16, 2008, the 2008 Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (PREM) Network Conference was held at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss the theme, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth. The Conference included more than 25 sessions on a variety of topics, such as the Banks economic policy, climate change, and good governance, among many others. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Wednesday, April 16, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2298&EID=1019 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2294&EID=1019 On April 15 and 16, 2008, the 2008 Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (PREM) Network Conference was held at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss the theme, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth. The Conference included more than 25 sessions on a variety of topics, such as the Banks economic policy, climate change, and good governance, among many others. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Wednesday, April 16, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2294&EID=1019 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2291&EID=1019 On April 15 and 16, 2008, the 2008 Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (PREM) Network Conference was held at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss the theme, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth. The Conference included more than 25 sessions on a variety of topics, such as the Banks economic policy, climate change, and good governance, among many others. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Wednesday, April 16, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2291&EID=1019 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2290&EID=1019 On April 15 and 16, 2008, the 2008 Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (PREM) Network Conference was held at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss the theme, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth. The Conference included more than 25 sessions on a variety of topics, such as the Banks economic policy, climate change, and good governance, among many others. B-SPAN Sustainable Development Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Wednesday, April 16, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2290&EID=1019 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2258&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 Sustainable Development Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2258&EID=1006 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 Sustainable Development Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Tuesday, February 19, 2008 http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BSPAN/PresentationView.asp?PID=2236&EID=1007