Risk is all around us, an inherent part of life. And in the world of development, there are also risks, including war, civil disturbance and expropriation.

In this episode of The Development Podcast, we take a deep dive into the work of MIGA, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency – home of the new World Bank Group Guarantee Platform. Its work with the private sector gives investors the confidence to build power plants, water treatment plans, hospitals and more, unlocking much-needed capital for development. Join us as we hear from Junaid Kamal Ahmad, MIGA Vice President of Operations, and Maira Lelis, Farmer in Brazil.

[00:00] Welcome: Introducing World Bank Group's Guarantees

[03:46] Guarantees in practice: A project supporting agribusiness in Brazil

[07:01] Why guarantees matter in today's development financing landscape

[13:45] Reshaping how we approach financing for development

[18:26] The impact of development in first person

[20:56] How the Guarantee Platform connects then to that jobs agenda

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