World Bank 227d ago

The world’s population growth tells two stories: aging populations in many countries, while in others populations are getting younger. Most countries are projected to see shrinking populations within the next 25 years due to historically low fertility rates. But Africa is bucking this trend and could benefit from a demographic dividend—an opportunity for rapid economic growth driven by a large, youthful population, if the right policies and technical support are in place. In this episode of The Development Podcast, we explore: - What the data tell us about global demographic shifts - Why good data is critical for development - How organizations like the World Bank Group and UNICEF are working together on data collection Featuring: Craig Hammer, Manager, Office of the Chief Statistician & Development Data Group, World Bank Group. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: http://wrld.bg/7lhS50XpY8H 00:00 What is Data360 and what can you do with it? 01:36 Silver tsunamis and demographic dividends 06:26 Why we need good data in development and where it's missing 08:55 How the World Bank Group and UNICEF are working together on data collection 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