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Jun 2025
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Why Digital Transformation Matters | The...

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About this episode

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, 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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