Emerging Technologies: Shifting the Path from Poverty to Prosperity? | SkollWF2018

The world is both eager and anxious to predict the economic and social effects of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and automation. While concerns of job loss in the Global North dominate much of the conversation, what will these technologies mean for the future of low- and middle-income countries? The traditional path to development has centered on urban industrialization and access to markets, where wealth creation led to a virtuous cycle of access to higher-quality education and healthcare. Leaders across sectors will explore where we are today, what’s ahead, and how to navigate this rapidly changing landscape. Featuring: Stefan Dercon - Professor of Economic Policy, Blavatnik School of Government Gargee Ghosh - Director, Development Policy and Finance, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Maryana Iskander - CEO, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator Terah Lyons - Executive Director, Partnership on AI Stefan Dercon - Moderator About the Skoll