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Human Rights Economy
Sustainable Development Goals
Human Rights
Economic Inequality
Gender Equality
Systemic Racism
Reparations
Affirmative Action
Colonialism
Justice
Economics
Austerity
Debt Management
International Financial Institutions
Doughnut Economics
2030 Agenda
Climate Crisis
Economic Policies
Sustainable Development
Public Spending

Dive into the transformative power of human rights in economic policymaking! Join us as we talk with leading economists dedicated to fostering equitable growth. Explore how integrating economic policy with human rights can foster just and sustainable societies, and dive into the concept of a Human Rights Economy championed by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. Tune in for insi... more

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We welcome Dr. Ahilan Kadirgamar—a leading Sri Lankan economist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Jaffna, examines Sri Lanka’s so-called “lost decade,” marked by a shrinking economy, rising debt burdens, widespread food shortages, and skyrocke... more

For the third episode of the Economies that work - for all, we welcome Dorah Modise, Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission of South Africa. The episode explores South Africa’s efforts on just transition, examining plans to move to... more

In the second episode of Economies that work-for all, we are pleased to welcome Poliana Garcia Ferreira, General Coordinator of International Tax Cooperation in Brazil, for an in-depth conversation on poverty and extreme economic inequality in develo... more

In this episode, we welcome Pablo Bustinduy, Spain’s Minister of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and the 2030 Agenda, for a conversation on the responsibility of democratic governments to advance social policy through both legislation and economic s... more

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Mariana Mazzucato
Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value
University College London
Episode: Mission oriented economies: putting human rights at the centre- with Mariana Mazzucato
Kate Raworth
Economist, creator of Doughnut Economics, and senior associate at the Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute.
Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute
Episode: The Doughnut Economy: promoting a development model that focuses on people and the planet - with Kate Raworth
Dr. Grieve Chelwa
Associate Professor of Political Economy at the Africa Institute
Africa Institute
Episode: Life and Debt: Why the SDGs cannot progress under austerity - with Grieve Chelwa
Jayati Ghosh
Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
Episode: Is the solution hiding in plain sight? Political choices for a new economic model - with Jayati Ghosh
Volker Türk
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Episode: Why is our economic system failing the 2030 Agenda? -with Volker Türk
Dr. Epsy Campbell Barr
Former Vice President of Costa Rica and current member of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
Episode: Can economic policies promote inclusivity? - with Epsy Cambell

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Sandhya Balasubramaniam
Host of Economies that work for all; associated with the UN System Staff College.

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Can economic policies promote inclusivity? - with Epsy Cambell
Q: What is the one call to action you would give to our listeners?
We need to work as a global tribe, understanding that collaboration is essential to achieve dignity and sustainable growth for all.
Can economic policies promote inclusivity? - with Epsy Cambell
Q: What is a human rights economy?
A human rights economy is one that connects economic decisions with dignity, equality, and sustainability, ensuring resources and opportunities are available for all.
Can economic policies promote inclusivity? - with Epsy Cambell
Q: How would you think we could leverage the 2030 Agenda better?
We need to involve more politicians and the private sector in the commitment to the 2030 Agenda, understanding that it is not just a government issue but one that requires broader engagement.
Why is our economic system failing the 2030 Agenda? -with Volker Türk
Q: Are there shifts needed at the global level as well?
Absolutely, the international financial architecture needs revisiting to ensure that human rights are incorporated into global economic policies.
Why is our economic system failing the 2030 Agenda? -with Volker Türk
Q: How do we get there?
By recognizing states' obligations to serve their populations and ensuring that economic policies enhance human rights instead of undermining them.

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A thoughtful briefing on how human rights intersect with economic policy, this show frequently features leading economists, policy makers, and global advocates who argue for an economy that serves people and the planet. Episodes center on mission-oriented development, the Doughnut economics framework, debt, austerity, and the idea of a human rights economy guided by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Guests draw from academia, international institutions, and government, offering practical examples and policy-oriented visions for more inclusive growth and sustainable development. A standout thread across episodes is reorienting economic success away from pure GDP growth toward social foundations, accountability, and systemic change t... more

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