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Development Reflections

Bringing lessons of the past to practitioners of the present, to help shape policies of the future.

Development Reflections offer personal tales of World Bank Group staff through a series of papers/briefs and conversations. Individuals explore their development experience and reflect a diversity of perspectives in audio interviews with staff of the Bank Group's Knowledge and Information Services department. The goal is to give unique insights into the WBG’s evolution and development history.

Interested in sharing your own Development Reflections? Former World Bank Group staff can contact us at wbglibrary@worldbank.org.

Mike James: Exploring Health and Wellness at the Bank
James discusses the role of fitness in the World Bank Group and the changes he has seen as head of the Fitness Center.
Susan Shen on the Importance of Good Communication
Shen discusses her work in China, contributions to environmental and social programs, and engagement with civil society organizations.
Jeanette Murry: Learning and Knowledge Underpinning Development
A Knowledge and Learning professional talks with Robert Malloy about her career in learning, training, and knowledge-sharing in the World Bank.
Jeff Thindwa: A Career Working with CSOs and Social Accountability
The former World Bank Group staff member speaks about working for and with civil society organizations during his career at the World Bank.
Dr. Maritta Koch-Weser: Planting the Seeds of Social Development
Dr. Maritta Koch-Weser reflects on the emergence of the social dimension in the World Bank's work and her contributions as one of the Bank's first social scientists.
Scott Guggenheim: Community Driven Development -- Inclusion through Innovation
Community Driven Development pioneer Scott Guggenheim describes his experience working on the Kecamatan Development Project and shares his personal insights.
New Retrospective on President McNamara by His Personal Assistants
A new publication authored by President McNamara's six personal assistants offers personal reminiscences alongside analysis of McNamara’s annual speeches and policy change. Video of a conversation with the authors is included.

Mike James: Exploring Health and Wellness at the Bank

In this interview with Information and Technology Data Technology (ITSDO) Acting Director Bob Malloy, Mike James reflects on his experience and accomplishments from more than two decades working in the World Bank's Fitness Center in Washington, D.C. A transcript of the interview is available (Photo: World Bank Group, 1804239).

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