Why is women's empowerment still the fight of our time? In this episode of Talking Development, World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde hosts renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Their conversation is an honest reflection on what remains to be done to build a more equitable world, how to challenge stereotypes, and how to lead with authenticity and inspire others. Learn more: wrld.bg/ZqLV50QGsw0 #womenempowerment
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Why should we be feminists?
04:08 Let’s be unapologetic about who one is
05:44 Fighting cultural assumptions
07:11 Getting to an equitable world
08:01 The role of women in a fragile world
10:41 Being true to one’s authentic self
14:15 Conclusion
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