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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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Recent Guests

Sabina Alkire
Professor of Poverty and Human Development, Director of OFI
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OFI)
Episode: Beyond Income: Rethinking Poverty with Sabina Alkire
Belén Villegas Plá
Departmental lecturer in the political economy of Latin America, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: The Politics of Care: A conversation with Belén Villegas & Rossella Ciccia
Rossella Ciccia
Associate professor of social policy, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: The Politics of Care: A conversation with Belén Villegas & Rossella Ciccia
Kevin Watkins
Development economist and former CEO of Save the Children
Save the Children; UN agencies; ODI; author of Human Development Report
Episode: Rethinking Development Aid with Kevin Watkins
James Robinson
Professor of Political Economy, University of Chicago; Nobel laureate
University of Chicago
Episode: James Robinson on Latin America's Development Challenge, Institutions, and the Nobel Prize
Maya Tudor
Professor of Public Policy and Politics at Blavatnik School of Government
Blavatnik School of Government
Episode: The Future of Democracy: A Conversation with Maya Tudor
Pita Limjaroenrat
Thai politician and businessman, leader of Move Forward Party
Move Forward Party
Episode: The "Almost Prime Minister" | Pita Limjaroenrat
Briggs Bomba
Director of Programs at TrustAfrica
TrustAfrica
Episode: The Role of Pan-African Philanthropy in Financing Governance and Public Policy.
Chanel Contos
Advocate focused on consent education and young people's safety
Episode: Behind the Feed: Algorithmic Justice, Misogyny and User Rights

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Oxford Policy Pod
Host team members and frequent contributors from the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, collaborating on master's-level public policy discussions.

Reviews

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

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    Luthien18
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A good hard look

    Excellent synthesis of the most pressing issues in our society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    garghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Guests are often high-caliber policymakers and researchers, which raises credibility and interest for sponsors and potential guests.

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Beyond Income: Rethinking Poverty with Sabina Alkire
Q: Can you share examples of policy impact from MPI adoption in different countries?
Countries like Mexico and Colombia have integrated MPI concepts into policy and development plans, using the measure to drive budgeting, targeting, and service delivery. The South-South network has also helped spread MPI usage and policy engagement across governments.
Beyond Income: Rethinking Poverty with Sabina Alkire
Q: How are the indicators and weights chosen in the MPI, and how do you balance universal relevance with country-specific context?
Indicators are selected based on data availability, literature, and stakeholder input, with national consultations guiding their relevance. We balance global comparability with national ownership by allowing country-specific adaptation while maintaining core comparability through the global MPI framework.
Beyond Income: Rethinking Poverty with Sabina Alkire
Q: How does the MPI differ from traditional income-based poverty measures, and why is it important to expand the scope of what we measure?
MPI captures multiple deprivations beyond income, such as health, education, housing, and empowerment, allowing a fuller picture of poverty. This broader view helps target policy, shows the intensity of deprivation, and reveals how different dimensions overlap, which can change how resources are allocated.
Rethinking Development Aid with Kevin Watkins
Q: What advice would you give to students in this field about navigating a changing global landscape?
Follow your passion, recognize the scale of upcoming challenges (climate, AI governance, nationalism), and act with solidarity and responsibility to help drive meaningful change.
Rethinking Development Aid with Kevin Watkins
Q: Why do donors still clamor for bilateral aid forms despite their higher transaction costs compared to multilateral channels?
Donors often wrap aid in national branding and optics, prioritizing visibility over efficiency, which undermines long-term effectiveness; multilateral channels reduce burdens on recipient governments and foster better coordination.

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This program showcases deep-dive conversations with policymakers, academics, diplomats, and industry experts on global policy challenges. Episodes frequently cover regulation, international law, economic development, climate policy, and governance, with a strong emphasis on real-world implications for public policy and institutional reform. Notable strengths include access to high-profile guests, a rigorous policy lens, and a blend of theoretical analysis with practical case studies. Listeners likely include policy professionals, researchers, and decision-makers who want insightful, research-informed perspectives on how governments and institutions address complex global issues.

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2. Belén Villegas Plá
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5. James Robinson
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7. Pita Limjaroenrat
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