Sanjay Pradhan: How open data is changing international aid

The speaker shares a personal story of corruption in Bihar, highlighting the challenges of poverty and corruption. They discuss their work with the World Bank in Uganda, revealing the limitations of traditional development approaches. The talk emphasizes the need for open knowledge, aid, and governance to empower citizens and improve transparency. Examples from various countries illustrate the potential for change, and the speaker calls for a collective effort to address these issues, inspired by their father's dedication to fighting corruption.

What event from the author's childhood led to a significant lesson about corruption?

How did the author's father's stance against corruption impact his family?

What was the author's experience in remote villages regarding poverty?

What realization did the author come to after being fed by a poor villager?

What are the three key elements of the traditional approach to development mentioned in the text?

How has the World Bank changed its approach to development in recent years?

What role does open governance play in the context of development?

What innovative tools are being used to visualize government budgets?

In what ways can citizens engage with their governments according to the text?

What was the significance of the author's father's last actions?