Making Senegal Shine Through Fashion and Entrepreneurship | Talking Development

How can creative industries drive local job creation? In this episode of Talking Development, World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde speaks with Senegalese fashion designer Adama Paris. From founding Dakar Fashion Week to launching Fashion Africa TV, Adama has built a runway for young artisans, fueling local economies, empowering cultural entrepreneurs, and transforming communities. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/INNS50WbXiy #creativeindustry #jobcreation 00:00 Introduction 01:13 From Banking to Fashion 02:04 Becoming a Designer and Businesswoman 04:46 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 05:59 Style Tips from Adama 07:04 Anna’s Take Watch more episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLopq6yGfmFAuysPBAOY9nQMhDi1u-0zeP ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank 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