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Artwork for Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy

Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
Digital Public Infrastructure
Ukraine
Financial Inclusion
China
Climate Change
Climate Adaptation Funding
Migration
India
USAID
Economic Growth
Russia
Aadhaar
Unified Payment Interface (UPI)
Poverty Alleviation
US Foreign Policy
Freedom
Prosperity
Malnutrition
Ethiopia
Central America

Hosted by Dan Runde, William A. Schreyer Chair and Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, Building the Future explores topics at the intersection of global development, foreign policy, and national security. In each episode, Dan sits down for a discussion with a leading expert from government, the private sector, and international organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities... more

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Artwork for Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy

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Innovative technologies are penetrating all sectors and all countries, including the financial services industry. In this episode, CSIS Senior Fellow Romina Bandura and Hedera Chief Policy Officer Nilmini Rubin discuss how innovative technologies can... more

In this episode of Building the Future, Romina Bandura is joined by Chris Burns, Chief Digital Development Officer for USAID and the Director of the Technology Division, to discuss USAID’s work on digital development and dive deeper into USAID’s 10-y... more

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In this episode of Building the Future, Guest Host Romina Bandura, Senior Fellow at the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development, is joined by Jamie Zimmerman, the Deputy Director of Digital Connectivity at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to... more

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In this episode of Building the Future, Guest Host Romina Bandura, Senior Fellow at the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development, is joined by Shatakratu Sahu, a research analyst and convener of the Global Technology Summit at Carnegie India, to di... more

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Sarah Bermeo
Political Economist and Associate Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at the Sanford School at Duke University
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Lecturing Fellow at the Duke Center for International Development and Senior Researcher at the International Migration Institute
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Judge Mark Wolf
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Matthew Kroenig
Director of Studies, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council; tenured professor at Georgetown University
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Dr. Antonio Tataranni
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Host

Dan Runde
Senior Vice President at CSIS and host of the dialogue series focusing on global development, prosperity, and foreign policy.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Great speakers VERY BAD host

    The host has to ask and shut up

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mohamed alsafi18
    United States6 years ago
  • Good content, but stop talking over guests

    The content and guests are fantastic, but the presenter often talks over guests (often women), which is really uncomfortable and makes the podcast painful to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    snc009
    United States7 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    A very insightful and entertaining series of podcasts! It's a must for everyone interested in foreign affairs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ccatarinasantos
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful content and the expertise of guests, highlighting the show's relevance to current global issues.
Critics note that the host sometimes dominates discussions, making it difficult for guests to express their viewpoints fully.

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Freedom as a Path to Prosperity with Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine
Q: Does this report suggest that liberal democracy is the key to prosperity?
Dan elaborates on comparisons between autocratic and democratic nations, asserting that the path to sustainable prosperity is closely linked to freedom, particularly democratic frameworks.
Freedom as a Path to Prosperity with Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine
Q: What do your findings mean for multilateral institutions?
Joseph states their data is aimed at proving to multilateral institutions that freedom leads to long-term prosperity, advocating for the use of this data in decision-making processes.
Freedom as a Path to Prosperity with Dan Negrea and Joseph Lemoine
Q: What findings surprised you?
Joseph highlights the strong correlation between freedom and prosperity as surprising, noting that improved freedom generally leads to increased prosperity, based on their extensive data.
How to Evaluate and Measure Long-Term Aid Development Projects with William Warshauer
Q: What kind of response have you gotten from your op-ed?
I’ve been encouraged by responses from foundations and other agencies who are interested in the long-term impact evaluations.
How to Evaluate and Measure Long-Term Aid Development Projects with William Warshauer
Q: Can you give us some examples of initiatives that failed to change the status quo within 5, 10, or 20 years that come to mind?
One example is a USAID-funded project in Malawi, where follow-up evaluations showed that most participants were not using the practices introduced during the project.

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Focusing on critical global issues, this podcast explores the interplay between foreign policy, global development, and national security through insightful discussions. Each episode features a notable expert from various sectors, including government, non-profits, and international organizations, discussing pressing challenges and innovative solutions that shape the future. Topics of interest frequently revolve around digital transformation, policy-making, anti-corruption initiatives, and economic prosperity, making it a valuable resource for those passionate about international relations and development economics. With an emphasis on expert insights and strategic analysis, the conversations not only inform but also advocate for collaborat... more

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2. Jamie Zimmerman
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5. Kerilyn Schewel
6. Judge Mark Wolf
7. Matthew Kroenig
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