I4A: Who We Are

This episode features Nana Starkovich and Georgia Podgorsky discussing their roles at the World Bank Group and Wharton School. Key topics include the Ideas for Action initiative, which is a partnership between these institutions, and their experiences in international finance.

Nana Starkovich, vice president at the International Finance Corporation, shares insights from her 23 years of experience focusing on Asia and the Pacific.

Georgia Podgorsky, a senior fellow at the Sealing Center for Ethics Research at Wharton, discusses her background with the World Bank and her current role in academia.

The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and international organizations in addressing global challenges.

Listeners gain an understanding of how initiatives like Ideas for Action aim to foster innovative solutions for development.