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Accelerating Development: Ideas for Impact

Accelerating Development: Ideas for Impact

Written by: World Bank Institute for Economic Development
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An AI-powered, expert-led podcast on cutting-edge policy solutions for today’s biggest development challenges, direct from our global research network.

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Episodes
  • Episode 51 The “So What?” of Employee Surveys: Turning Data into Action

    Episode 51 The “So What?” of Employee Surveys: Turning Data into Action
    Sep 28 2026
    Survey participation jumped from 37% to 69% when employees saw that their feedback could lead to real change. But collecting survey data is only the first step. This episode explores how governments can turn public servant surveys into action through better benchmarking, tailored reporting, stronger accountability, and leadership. It also looks at why survey design matters—and how feedback can become a practical tool for building a more responsive and effective public sector. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/government-analytics
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    10 mins
  • Episode 50 How Can Resource-Rich Countries Turn Windfalls into Resilience?

    Episode 50 How Can Resource-Rich Countries Turn Windfalls into Resilience?
    Sep 21 2026
    Around two-thirds of emerging market and developing economies—and about 90% of low-income countries—depend substantially on commodity exports. This episode explores how resource-rich countries can reduce boom-and-bust cycles, manage windfalls, strengthen fiscal institutions, and invest temporary revenues in lasting growth. It also looks at how the energy transition could reshape risks and opportunities for fossil-fuel and mineral exporters. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at https://www.worldbank.org/en/research/publication/fiscal-policy-in-commodity-exporters
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    9 mins
  • Episode 49 Administrative Data: The Government’s Hidden Asset

    Episode 49 Administrative Data: The Government’s Hidden Asset
    Sep 14 2026

    40% of Brazil’s federal civil servants were projected to retire by 2030, while tax auditors with similar experience showed a five-fold difference in gross pay.

    This episode explores how governments can use administrative data they already collect—from payroll and procurement to service-delivery records—to uncover inefficiencies, improve planning, and measure performance more accurately. It also examines why reliable insights depend on strong, consistent data systems.

    Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts.

    Read more at https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/government-analytics
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    9 mins
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