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Accelerating Development: Ideas for Impact

Accelerating Development: Ideas for Impact

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
  • If You Build It, Will They Click? The Behavioral Science of Digital Government

    If You Build It, Will They Click? The Behavioral Science of Digital Government
    6 Oct 2026
    Nearly 40% of users report difficulty navigating government websites. So why do well-built digital services still lose users? This episode explores how behavioral science can help governments close the “last mile” between making services available and getting people to actually use them. Through Behavioral User Journey Mapping, COM-B, and examples from countries including Brazil, South Korea, Moldova, and Singapore, we examine how reducing friction, building trust, and simplifying choices can improve digital service uptake. Generated with AI using wondercraft.ai and guided by our experts. Read more at https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099070626083570756
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    10 min
  • Episode 51 The “So What?” of Employee Surveys: Turning Data into Action

    Episode 51 The “So What?” of Employee Surveys: Turning Data into Action
    28 Sep 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 min
  • Episode 50 How Can Resource-Rich Countries Turn Windfalls into Resilience?

    Episode 50 How Can Resource-Rich Countries Turn Windfalls into Resilience?
    21 Sep 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 min
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