South Asia continues to be the world’s fastest-growing region. But amidst a challenging global environment, governments are increasingly using industrial policy to shape their economies and achieve development results. Join this conversation with World Bank Chief Economist, Indermit Gill, and World Bank Group Chief Economist for Asia, Franziska Ohnsorge, as they discuss how carefully designed policy measures can support sustainable growth and job creation across the region.
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https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar/publication/south-asia-economic-update?cid=ECR_YT_Worldbank_EN_EXT
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East
06:45 Jobs agenda in South Asia
07:57 Industrial policy in South Asia
16:13 Trade reforms in India and Sri Lanka
ABOUT THE WORLD BANK ???? The World Bank 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 on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org
Learn more:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar/publication/south-asia-economic-update?cid=ECR_YT_Worldbank_EN_EXT
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East
06:45 Jobs agenda in South Asia
07:57 Industrial policy in South Asia
16:13 Trade reforms in India and Sri Lanka
ABOUT THE WORLD BANK ???? The World Bank 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 on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org
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