Managing Director & Chief Knowledge Officer Paschal Donohoe | 2026 Youth Summit

In this fireside chat, the World Bank Group Managing Director & Chief Knowledge Officer Paschal Donohoe reflects on what it means to lead a “Knowledge Bank” and how data, evidence, and global expertise shape better outcomes. He will explore how strong knowledge systems can help ensure young people have access to meaningful and sustainable job opportunities. The Youth Summit is the World Bank Group's largest annual event for youth (ages 18-35) worldwide. It will be held on June 11-12, 2026, featuring activities and engagements both at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington DC and across various regions. Under the theme #FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age, the 2026 edition of the Summit will center on education and skills, entrepreneurship, and agriculture. Learn more: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/world-bank-group-youth-summit #WBGYouthSummit Related videos: -Opening sessions with Ajay Banga and Makhtar Diop: https://youtube.com/live/CHY6s3WFcSE ​ -Pitch Competition Finals: https://youtube.com/live/_XwfIydLqiE​ 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch more event recordings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams 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