Episode
Impact Evaluation for Real Project Results | People First Podcast
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- Jun 24, 2025
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Summary
In this episode of the People First Podcast, we explore the LEADS program, an innovative World Bank initiative reshaping project design and implementation. Listen to insights from Arianna Legovini, Director for Development Impact at the World Bank, William Brent, Chief Marketing Officer at Husk Power Systems, and specialists who share their experiences and collaborative efforts in sectors like energy, health, and education. Through these conversations, learn how LEADS is promoting learning across different sectors, using global evidence, and improving impact evaluation to achieve meaningful development results in Western and Central Africa. The People First podcast is available online , on Spotify , and on Apple Podcast . For more updates, follow us by subscribing, and don’t forget to rate and comment on this episode. Sequences 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Deep dive into the LEADS workshop in Togo with Arianna Legovini, Director for Development Impact at the World Bank 03:32 Energy sector insights with William Brent from Husk Power Systems 06:26 Importance of evidence, data, and cross-sector collaboration 09:21 Future directions and enhancing impact with AI tools 11:19 Conclusion About People First Podcast People First Podcast provides a human angle to concrete development topics as they affect people in Western and Central Africa. It also features World Bank Group projects and initiatives. Join us for a sustainable and inclusive development! About World Bank Group The World Bank Group 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.