Why Digital Transformation Matters | The Development Podcast

The digital world is developing at a phenomenal pace. From AI tools at our fingertips, to advancements in energy, consumer technology, and connectivity: change is here. Harnessing these changes can unlock prosperity, create jobs, allow access to public services, and accelerate development. But with the digital divide still creating a chasm of connectivity, bridging the gap is an urgent challenge. In this episode of The Development Podcast (worldbank.org/en/news/series/the-development-p…), we explore how we can ensure that nobody is left behind, and how digital advancements create real-world impact.
Featured voices
• Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, Global Director in the Digital Vice Presidency, covering digital use, and the Director of Strategy and Operations.
• Américo Muchanga, Mozambique’s Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation
• Anthony Tan, Grab group CEO and co-founder
• Youmina Machele, student who is using digital tools to accelerate her leaning in Mozambique

Timestamps
[00:00] Welcome: the benefits of closing the digital divide
[01:39] Grab and the power of the digital economy
[06:57] Digital tools in education
[09:33] Digital transformation and public service delivery in Mozambique
[15:42] How the World Bank Group is supporting digital transformation
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