August 04, 2026
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Episode 44. AI Is Ready—but Are Developing Countries? Insights from the World Development Report 2026
Nearly 1/3 of rural schools in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa lack reliable electricity, while more than two-thirds lack consistent internet access. This episode explores what developing countries need to turn AI’s potential into inclusive growth.
Drawing on the new World Bank World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence, it examines why infrastructure, skills, data, and institutions matter—and how governments can act as enablers, users, and regulators of AI.
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