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A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the rich di... more

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Sir Paul Collier joins Cristian Iftodii (Oxford Policy Pod) and Richard Heydarian at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford for a conversation on the new economics of development.

We talk about why the poorest countries have not caught up in t... more

How should governments adapt as artificial intelligence reshapes our economy, culture, and society? In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, students Felix Wu and Marc Naro speak with scholar and poet Aaron Maniam about how public policy can keep up... more

In this new episode of the Policy Pod, MPP students Marc Naro and Tara Shwani host François-Aïssa Touazi, a former diplomat who advised France's foreign minister on North Africa and the Middle East before joining Ardian, the largest private equity fi... more

In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Cecilia Esteche and Howard Leong sit down with Dr. Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of JA Worldwide, one of the world’s largest youth-serving nonprofits.

JA Worldwide delivers millions of learning experienc... more

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Paul Collier
Professor of economics and author
Department of Economics, Oxford University
Episode: Paul Collier on Development, Growth and What Governments Get Wrong
Dr. Aaron Maniam
Academic and former civil servant focused on digital transformation and AI in governance
Oxford Blavatnik School of Government
Episode: Transforming Government in the Age of AI with Aaron Maniam
François-Aïssa Touazi
Global Head of International Affairs at Ardian
Ardian
Episode: The New Rules of Middle East Investment | François-Aïssa Touazi
Asheesh Advani
President and CEO of GA Worldwide (Junior Achievement Worldwide)
GA Worldwide / Junior Achievement Worldwide
Episode: Scaling What Works: Asheesh Advani on Education, Entrepreneurship and Opportunity
John Simon
Ambassador, former US Ambassador to the African Union, former EVP of OPIC, co-founder and Managing Partner of Total Impact Capital
Total Impact Capital; U.S. government roles including USAID and OPIC
Episode: From U.S. Ambassador to Impact Investment | John Simon
Eric Beinhocker
Professor of public policy in practice; founder/executive director of the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School
Institute for New Economic Thinking, Oxford Martin School
Episode: Building A New Economics for Human Flourishing | Eric Beinhocker
Suresh Yadav
Senior Director at the Commonwealth Secretariat leading climate, ocean, energy, digital transformation, and global development work
Commonwealth Secretariat
Episode: Navigating Climate, Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance Across Borders
Anandi Mani
Professor of Behavioral Economics and Public Policy; supervisor at Blavatnik School of Government
Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
Episode: How Poverty Shapes the Way We Think | Anandi Mani
Oleksandra Azarkhina
Former Deputy Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure in Ukraine; Head of Defense Industries Initiative at the Economic Security Council of Ukraine; Chief Specialist at Ukrainian Air Force Command
Ukraine government / Ukrainian Air Force
Episode: How Ukraine Plans to Win the War & Rebuild the Nation | Oleksandra Azarkhina

Hosts

Begim Zhanuzakova
Host introducing and guiding discussions; affiliated with the Blavatnik School of Government and University of Oxford
Marc Naro
Co-host and organizationally connected figure; appears across episodes

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • A “must-do” if you want to do an MPP

    Oxford MPP students produce this podcast. Every week, they invite experts to discuss some of the most pressing topics of public policy worldwide

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luthien18
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A good hard look

    Excellent synthesis of the most pressing issues in our society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    garghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Guests span policy, academia, and advocacy, offering diverse viewpoints and robust analyses.
Thoughtful, research-driven conversations that translate into real-world policy insights.
Experts with rigorous policy grounding and fresh academic perspectives.

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From U.S. Ambassador to Impact Investment | John Simon
Q: What impact do you think the shift in U.S. development policy has had on global development financing and the presence of other powers like China?
The withdrawal of U.S. engagement has created a vacuum that accelerates soft power competition. China has stepped in with its own terms, often tied to labor and debt conditions, which changes the competitive landscape and urgency for sustainable development financing.
From U.S. Ambassador to Impact Investment | John Simon
Q: Can you explain the model of Total Impact Capital and how it makes investments profitable for your firm while addressing basic human needs?
Total Impact Capital is an impact-first investing firm where investors seek both financial returns and measurable social impact. They focus on modest returns that still allow capital to be recovered, and they de-risk projects through local partners and technical assistance, enabling health, water, and clean cooking projects to succeed where public funding is limited.
Building A New Economics for Human Flourishing | Eric Beinhocker
Q: How does market humanism change your thinking on policy?
It reframes policy questions around human welfare and cooperative institutions, arguing that a set of coherent, well-supported policies can steer the economy toward flourishing, while recognizing the need for policy innovation in areas like AI and climate.
Building A New Economics for Human Flourishing | Eric Beinhocker
Q: What does an economy structured around the goal of human flourishing entail and how is it different from our current economy?
It emphasizes capabilities and well-being, not just GDP; it integrates social relations, environmental health, and institutional design to enable people to pursue meaningful lives rather than merely consume more, reshaping policy priorities and market roles.
Navigating Climate, Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance Across Borders
Q: How should governments approach AI governance to avoid entrenching divides between the Global North and South while leveraging private sector capabilities?
Emphasizes democratization of AI access, focusing on inclusive policy-making, enabling private sector investment through public-private partnerships, and ensuring affordability and local capacity building to prevent AI asymmetry.

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This series offers in-depth policy conversations with leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from global institutions and universities. Episodes routinely tackle climate finance, governance, poverty measurement, education policy, defense and security, geopolitics, and technology's role in public administration, often through a cross-cutting lens that connects evidence, policy design, and real-world implementation. A distinguishing trait is the emphasis on translating research into practical policy outcomes, with guests ranging from senior officials and academics to advocacy leaders and reformers. Listeners can expect rigorous, data-informed discussions anchored in global challenges, a strong emphasis on governance, development... more

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5. John Simon
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