Kosovo: From Conflict to IDA Donor in 25 Years | World Bank's International Development Association

Forty years ago, World Bank Vice President of Development Finance Aki Nishio was a student exploring the dusty streets of Peja, Kosovo. Returning now, he has found a nation that's choosing to give back to the world through the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA). From a resourceful doctor powering his hospital with solar energy to schoolchildren dreaming big despite limited resources, Kosovo's people embody a spirit that's both humbling and inspiring. Learn more about development that works: http://wrld.bg/ph0N50V7VC2 #idaworks

00:00 Kosovo's resilience: recovery and growth
01:49 From aid recipient to aid contributor

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