Unlocking Jobs in South Asia: The Potential of AI and Trade

Every year, millions of young South Asians enter the job market, but the region is not creating enough jobs. Can increasing trade openness and AI adoption catalyze growth and create employment opportunities? Join experts from the region for a live discussion on the latest edition of the World Bank’s South Asia Development Update, Jobs, AI, and Trade. The report explores how countries can implement targeted reforms to lower trade barriers and maximize the benefits of AI to boost productivity and harness the region’s economic potential. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/hFeE50Xl7cN #SouthAsiaDevelopment 👤SPEAKERS - Abhishek Singh, CEO, India AI Mission - Johannes Zutt, Vice President for the South Asia Region, The World Bank - Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist for South Asia, The World Bank - Amit Khandelwal, Hahn Professor of Global Affairs and Economics, Yale University @yale - Anushka Wijesinha, Director, Centre for a Smart Future - Moderator: Deepshikha Sikarwar, Journalist,@TheEconomicTimes 💬 Subtitles (CC) available in English with AI-generated translation into 100+ languages. 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch more event recordings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams ABOUT US 🌐 The World Bank Group (WBG) 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