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Insight and inspiration on making the right choices for people and planet. We feature bold conversations with global leaders and innovators from government, businesses, community advocacy, foundations, and more who are charting a path for inclusive growth and sustainability. Hosted by Michael Green, CEO at Social Progress Imperative, we explore how the world must move beyond GDP metrics and econom... more

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Shahreya Khan
Development economist
University of Bari
Episode: The Resilience of Pakistan’s Social Progress Amid Crises
Anwar Akhtar
Educator and arts impresario focusing on BME communities in Britain
Somoza Media
Episode: Part 1: How to Heal Divisions in Our Society
Dominic Channer
Vice President for Community Relations and Sustainability at Kinross Gold
Kinross Gold
Episode: The Role of Business in Building Sustainable Communities
Sofía Ramírez
CEO of Mexico Comó Vamos
Mexico Comó Vamos
Episode: Are Mexico's Best Days Ahead? Social Progress and the Future of North America
Amit Kapoor
Honorary chair of the Institute for Competitiveness India
Institute for Competitiveness India
Episode: Why India Is Reshaping the Global Economy
Melissa Wilm
Coordinator of IPS Brasil
IPS Brasil
Episode: How Brazil Is Fixing Its Cities From the Inside Out with IPS Brasil
Kim Samuel
Philanthropist and author; focusing on the themes of belonging and social isolation
Episode: Belonging and the Loneliness Epidemic with Kim Samuel
Riane Eisler
An author and thought leader known for her work on economic systems and social progress.
Center for Partnership Studies
Episode: Riane Eisler on Care, Partnership, and the Real Wealth of Nations
Elmira Bayrasli
Former diplomat, professor, and entrepreneur
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Michael Green
CEO of the Social Progress Imperative; host focused on exploring how to move beyond GDP towards inclusive growth and social wellbeing.

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The Resilience of Pakistan’s Social Progress Amid Crises
Q: What drives the improvements in basic areas like nutrition, water, sanitation, and housing—public programs, private actors, or both?
Improvements come from a combination of proactive government initiatives, notably targeted cash transfers and health education, alongside active private and charitable sectors delivering services at the grassroots level, though execution quality varies by region.
The Resilience of Pakistan’s Social Progress Amid Crises
Q: I mean, if I give you that pen portrait of data, does that reflect the country that you know?
The data largely align with lived experience: progress exists and is concentrated in urban centers, but rural areas face structural gaps in education, health, and income security that keep the national scores from reflecting real improvements for most people.
Part 1: How to Heal Divisions in Our Society
Q: Tell us how your work with Somoza Media tackles extremists on both sides and builds bridges across communities.
Anwar describes using British Asian history, Black and Asian history, and cultural programming like theatre and education to open dialogue, challenge stereotypes, and reframe identity in a way that reduces hostility and increases mutual understanding.
Part 1: How to Heal Divisions in Our Society
Q: Anwar, what is driving this division and extremism that seems to pull apart the fabric of our societies?
Anwar explains that genuine anger exists due to history, conflict and media portrayals, but there are also groups exploiting these divisions for political gain, while there are anti-racist and inclusive movements countering them. He emphasizes the role of culture, education, and shared heritage in countering polarization.
The Role of Business in Building Sustainable Communities
Q: Why invest in early Indigenous engagement and how do you balance traditional practices with mining needs?
Early engagement and formal agreements help capture commitments from both parties, respect land and water beliefs, and plan for project closure and land restoration in a way that honors traditional livelihoods.

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The program moves beyond traditional economic indicators to explore how social progress, wellbeing, and sustainability can be advanced through policy, business, philanthropy, and civic action. Across episodes, it frequently features thought leaders and practitioners who challenge GDP-centric thinking, highlight care economies and inclusive institutions, and examine real-world progress in areas like belonging, DEI, urban resilience, and governance. Notable threads include the role of pension funds and philanthropy in driving accountable investments, the ethics of corporate responsibility, and country-level case studies that demonstrate durable social gains even in challenging contexts.

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