From Growth to Jobs: Making Industrial Policy Work for South Asia © 2026 Grupo Banco Mundial.

South Asia continues to be the world’s fastest-growing region. But amidst a challenging global environment, how can the region sustain growth and create jobs? Governments are increasingly using industrial policy to shape their economies and achieve development results. The World Bank Group’s latest South Asia Economic Update explores the effects of these policies in the region and ways to use them most effectively. Watch the replay to hear insights from leading experts, including Johannes Zutt, Vice President for the South Asia Region at the World Bank Group, and Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist for South Asia. The program features a fireside chat with Shanta Devarajan, and a panel discussion with Nagesh Kumar and Dushni Weerakoon, moderated by Parikshit Luthra. Together, they examine how carefully designed policy measures can support sustainable growth and job creation across the region. © 2026 Grupo Banco Mundial.