Spring Meetings 2026 | Measurement Is Direction: Putting Targets on the Map

What are development targets really for—and how do they translate into real‑world results? This final livestream of the 2026 Spring Meetings series explored how development targets, data, and policy come together to deliver measurable impact—more and better jobs, higher incomes, and expanded economic opportunity. In this session, the World Bank Group examined how it is shifting from tracking activities to delivering outcomes, with jobs as a central development priority. The discussion highlighted how clear targets, transparent data, and shared accountability help governments and partners translate ambition into results at scale. Key topics included: - How development targets drive real‑world outcomes - Why measurable goals matter for jobs, productivity, and economic growth - How the World Bank Group Scorecard focuses on outcomes, not inputs - The role of data, transparency, and accountability in development policy - How governments and partners use targets to deliver impact at scale Drawing on practical examples from governments, development banks, and the private sector, the conversation showed how measurement and transparency strengthen trust and improve results people can see and measure. The session also introduced the World Bank Group Target Map—a new public tool designed to track progress toward development targets across countries and sectors in real time. Speakers: - Lisandro Martin, Director, Outcomes Department, World Bank Group - Rémy Rioux, CEO, Groupe Agence Française de Développement; President, Finance in Common Summit 00:00 Welcome remarks by Lisandro Martin 02:39 Transparency as a Driver of Development Impact 06:01 Setting Clear Priorities in a Crisis-Driven World 09:54 Jobs as the Central Development Outcome 18:16 Global Cooperation, Trust, and Accountability in Development 19:53 WBG Target Map: Tracking Results in Real Time ABOUT US 🌐 The World Bank Group (WBG) 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. http://www.worldbank.org WORLDBANK.ORG/LIVE 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch past events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams #wbgmeetings