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Western and Central Africa, World Bank Group
Recent Episodes
Dans ce nouvel épisode de People First Podcast, nous explorons comment l’accès à l’électricité façonne l’emploi en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre.
Nous donnons la parole à des bénéficiaires au Tchad, au Cameroun, en Guinée et en Côte d’Ivoire pour comprendre concrètement comment l’énergie transforme les activités économiques et les perspectives d’emploi.
Professionnels de la santé, enseignants, chefs d’entreprise et créateurs de contenu, ils partagent leurs expériences. Leurs récits montrent qu’au-delà du confort, l’électricité soutient la productivité, stimule l’économie, permet de créer et de préserver des emplois, et améliore durablement les services essentiels pour les communautés.
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Séquences
00:00 Introduction
01:52 Témoignages de bénéficiaires
04:22 Connecter 300 millions de personnes à l’électricité pour soutenir la création d’emplois
07:32 Entretien avec Yaro, comédien et créateur de contenus Malien
08:18 Conclusion
À propos du People First Podcast:
People First Podcast vient apporter un éclairage humain et concret sur les thématiques de développement spécifiques aux habitants d'Afrique de l'Ouest et du centre, et sur la contribution de la Banque mondiale. People First Podcast, pour un développement durable et inclusif !
À propos du Groupe de la Banque mondiale:
Le Groupe de la Banque mondiale est l'une des plus importantes sources de financement et de connaissances au monde pour les pays à faible revenu. Ses cinq institutions partagent l'engagement de réduire la pauvreté, d'accroître la prospérité partagée et de promouvoir le développement durable.
The People First Podcast is back for Season 4! In this first episode, we explore one of Africa's most pressing challenges with Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for the World Bank Africa region. Andrew and his team have just released the Africa’s Pulse report, "Pathways to Job Creation in Africa."
This conversation highlights job trends across the continent and examines opportunities to create sustainable employment for Africa’s growing working-age population.
Tune in to discover the realities behind Africa’s labor market and learn how infrastructure, access to finance, and market integration are shaping the continent’s future.
The People First podcast is available online, on Spotify, and on Apple Podcast. For more updates, follow us by subscribing, and don’t forget to rate and comment on this episode.
Sequences
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Insights from Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for the World Bank Africa region
02:16 Understanding the problem
04:16 Financing and growth
11:28 Three priorities to transform Africa's job landscape
12:26 Conclusion
About People First Podcast
People First Podcast provides a human angle to concrete development topics as they affect people in Western and Central Africa. It also features World Bank project and initiatives. Join us for a sustainable and inclusive development!
About World Bank Group
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
In this episode of the People First Podcast, we explore the LEADS program, an innovative World Bank initiative reshaping project design and implementation. Listen to insights from Arianna Legovini, Director for Development Impact at the World Bank, William Brent, Chief Marketing Officer at Husk Power Systems, and specialists who share their experiences and collaborative efforts in sectors like energy, health, and education.
Through these conversations, learn how LEADS is promoting learning across different sectors, using global evidence, and improving impact evaluation to achieve meaningful development results in Western and Central Africa.
The People First podcast is available online, on Spotify, and on Apple Podcast. For more updates, follow us by subscribing, and don’t forget to rate and comment on this episode.
Sequences
00:00 Introduction
02:13 Deep dive into the LEADS workshop in Togo with Arianna Legovini, Director for Development Impact at the World Bank
03:32 Energy sector insights with William Brent from Husk Power Systems
06:26 Importance of evidence, data, and cross-sector collaboration
09:21 Future directions and enhancing impact with AI tools
11:19 Conclusion
About People First Podcast
People First Podcast provides a human angle to concrete development topics as they affect people in Western and Central Africa. It also features World Bank project and initiatives. Join us for a sustainable and inclusive development!
About World Bank Group
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
Dans cette édition spéciale de People First Podcast, nous plongeons au cœur des défis et des opportunités qui façonnent le marché de l'emploi en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre.
Nous avons recueilli les témoignages de jeunes de la région, qui partagent leurs visions et aspirations pour un emploi de qualité. Nous explorerons ce que signifie un emploi de qualité pour eux, leurs attentes et leurs propositions pour dynamiser le marché de l'emploi.
Ecoutez People First Podcast maintenant. Laissez un commentaire ici. Votre avis nous intéresse !
Séquences
00:00 Introduction
02:23 Aspirations des jeunes et réalités du marché de l'emploi
04:15 Investir dans le capital humain pour libérer le potentiel de la jeunesse
04:53 Quelques projets visant à former les jeunes et à dynamiser les secteurs à fort potentiel
06:46 Soutenir le secteur privé, tout en valorisant l'engagement et l'authenticité
09:58 Conclusion
À propos du People First Podcast:
People First Podcast vient apporter un éclairage humain et concret sur les thématiques de développement spécifiques aux habitants d'Afrique de l'Ouest et du centre, et sur la contribution de la Banque mondiale. People First Podcast, pour un développement durable et inclusif !
À propos du Groupe de la Banque mondiale:
Le Groupe de la Banque mondiale est l'une des plus importantes sources de financement et de connaissances au monde pour les pays à faible revenu. Ses cinq institutions partagent l'engagement de réduire la pauvreté, d'accroître la prospérité partagée et de promouvoir le développement durable.
In this special edition of the People First Podcast, we explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the job market in Western and Central Africa. We have gathered the voices of young people from the region, who share their visions and aspirations for quality employment.
We will examine what quality employment means to them, their expectations, and their proposals to invigorate the job market. Join us on a journey through their challenges and discover how they plan to stand out in the workforce.
The People First podcast is available online, on Spotify, and on Apple Podcast. For more updates, follow us by subscribing, and don’t forget to rate and comment on this episode.
Sequences
00:00 Introduction
01:48 The importance of education and youth empowerment programs
04:27 The key role of the private sector and the digital accessibility in job creation
08:12 Strategies for landing a good job in Western and Central Africa
11:09 Conclusion
About People First Podcast
People First Podcast provides a human angle to concrete development topics as they affect people in Western and Central Africa. It also features World Bank project and initiatives. Join us for a sustainable and inclusive development!
About World Bank Group
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.