Millions of young South Asians enter the job market every year, but the region is not creating enough jobs. Can AI adoption and increasing trade openness catalyze growth and create employment opportunities? Join this conversation with World Bank Chief Economist, Indermit Gill, and World Bank Chief Economist for South Asia, Franziska Ohnsorge, as they discuss how countries can implement targeted reforms to lower trade barriers and maximize the benefits of AI to boost productivity and harness the region’s economic potential. Learn more: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 AI impacts on labor markets in South Asia 04:52 What kind of jobs are impacted by AI adoption? 06:40 Benefits of trade openness 09:40 Tariff cuts and employment ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank 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 on a livable planet.