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DevelopmentAid Dialogues

Hisham Allam
Humanitarian Aid
Human Trafficking
Yemen
OCHA
Climate Change
Digital Innovation
Food Security
Conflict Zone
Sustainable Agriculture
Displacement
International Organization For Migration (IOM)
Ethical Practices In Farming
Emerging Markets
Regenerative Agriculture
Precision Agriculture
European Union
Water Supply
Environmental Issues
United Nations
Climate Disinformation

Each episode features insightful conversations with experts and practitioners, offering valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping our world. DevelopmentAid is a platform where we share knowledge and fostering collaboration within the development community. We believe that by sparking meaningful conversations, we can contribute to finding innovative solutions for a more just... more

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In this episode of Development Aid Dialogues, podcast host Hisham Allam interviewed Fadi Bou Ali, a sustainable finance specialist working at the intersection of capital markets and climate solutions, for an in-depth look at how green and blue bonds ... more

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Every year, the World NGO Day is a moment to recognize the work nonprofits and community-based organizations do in some of the world’s toughest places—and to be honest about the pressures they face, from shrinking civic space to falling budgets and r... more

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In this episode of Development Aid Dialogues—marking International NGO Day at the end of February—podcast host Hisham Allam interviewed Dara Johnston, Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for UNICEF in Palestine, for an in-depth look at how nonprof... more

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Reframing Dutch Aid:  Steven Collet on Mutual Interests and Smart Partnerships in 2026 

How does the international aid sector survive shrinking budgets? Hisham Allam asks Steven Collet, Deputy Director-General of International Cooperation at the Dut... more

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Recent Guests

Linda Nordby
Humanitarian expert and head of the Humanitarian Division at Norwegian Church Aid
Norwegian Church Aid
Episode: NGOs: From Band-aids to Real Impact. Breaking Silos with NCA’s Linda Nordby
Dara Johnston
Senior water and wash expert with over 35 years of experience; Chief of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for UNICEF in Palestine
UNICEF
Episode: Why big donors can’t deliver without NGOs: A dialogue with UNICEF’s Dara Johnston
Steven Collet
Deputy Director General of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Episode: Reframing Dutch Aid: Steven Collet on Mutual Interests and Smart Partnerships in 2026
Paulo C. De Miranda
Chairman and co-founder of an organization; senior executive in impact management, ESG finance, and sustainable innovation with over 20 years of experience.
Episode: Who really benefits from COP summits? Paulo C. De Miranda on power, money and climate reality
Samantha Stratton-Short
Head of strategic initiatives for UNOPS, overseeing infrastructure and project management, and Climate Action Programme.
UNOPS
Episode: UNOPS Rewires Aid Accountability: Tracking Scope 3 Emissions in the Development Sector (A Conversation with Samantha Stratton-Short)
Raj M. Desai
Professor of International Development and Vice Dean for Graduate and Faculty Affairs at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service
Georgetown University
Episode: Raj M. Desai: Rethinking Development Finance in an Age of Shrinking Aid
Rebecca Thissen
Global Advocacy Lead at CAN International
CAN International
Episode: Rebecca Thissen: Putting Climate Justice at the Heart of COP30
Krishnan Ganapathy
Neurosurgeon and distinguished professor at the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
Episode: Beyond the Chatbot: Why AI in Healthcare Still Needs the Human Touch. Insights with Prof. Krishnan Ganapathy
Dr. Jan Niclas Strickling
German board-certified interventional cardiologist
Telemedicine Center in Germany
Episode: Artificial Intelligence and Telemedicine: Human Judgment in the Digital Era with Dr. Jan Niclas Strickling

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Hisham Allam
Host of Development Aid Dialogues, facilitating conversations with experts and practitioners in the development sector.

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NGOs: From Band-aids to Real Impact. Breaking Silos with NCA’s Linda Nordby
Q: What does empowerment actually look like in a place facing active conflict?
Empowerment involves establishing trust and proper partnerships with grassroots organizations.
NGOs: From Band-aids to Real Impact. Breaking Silos with NCA’s Linda Nordby
Q: From your vantage point at Norwegian Church Aid, how do you see the distinctive role of international NGOs today?
International NGOs must work alongside local actors to address vulnerabilities in fragile contexts.
Who really benefits from COP summits? Paulo C. De Miranda on power, money and climate reality
Q: Why is it critical for fossil fuels to be named explicitly in COP discussions?
Not naming fossil fuels reflects a global politics tied to past policies that are unsustainable; it indicates a lack of necessary commitment to change.
Who really benefits from COP summits? Paulo C. De Miranda on power, money and climate reality
Q: Did COP 30 in Palermo bring us closer to that, or does a gap still separate the climate text from the financial system?
COP 30's outcomes should shape real investment decisions, currently there are still significant gaps to close between climate commitments and financial strategies.
Why big donors can’t deliver without NGOs: A dialogue with UNICEF’s Dara Johnston
Q: What message would you share with listeners who value the work and mission of NGOs?
NGOs are needed now more than ever, responding to the urgent requirements in many parts of the world.

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