Working together: Partnerships for Impact

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of partnerships in development, featuring insights from various experts and a focus on Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University's role in global initiatives.

In development, big wins come from working together — building trust, sharing expertise, and bringing the right partners to the table. In this episode of The Development Podcast , we explore why partnerships matter — from the teamwork and great duos we see in sport, to the coalitions needed to deliver results at scale. We look at potential from a partnership with Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) — a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and an 1890 land-grant institution with a long tradition of practical, community-focused problem-solving — and how AAMU’s expertise can connect to global development priorities, including Mission 300 and AgriConnect . Join us as we hear from: Ambassado r Roya Rahmani , Director, Global Engagement, World Bank Group; Dr. Daniel K. Wims , President, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Ajay Banga , President, World Bank Group; and S.L. Price , sports journalist and author of The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse . Timestamps [00:00] Every great team, every unforgettable moment, starts with partnership [00:50] S.L. Price, sports journalist on why partnerships matter in sport [05:30]…

People in this episode

Guests: Roya Rahmani, Dr. Daniel K. Wims, Ajay Banga, S.L. Price

Topics covered

• partnerships
• global development
• agriculture
• education
• health
• energy

Keywords

• partnerships
• development
• agriculture
• HBCUs
• global priorities
• Mission 300
• AgriConnect

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, World Bank Group, Mission 300, AgriConnect, Historically Black College or University

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