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Recent Guests

Dean Carlin
Professor at Northwestern University and former chief economist at USAID
Northwestern University / USAID
Episode: Global Progress in the AI Era: What happens when AI labs and social enterprises build together?
Iqbal Dhaliwal
Global executive director of J-PAL
J-PAL at MIT
Episode: Global Progress in the AI Era: What happens when AI labs and social enterprises build together?
Tamina Madden
Co-founder of Agency Fund
Agency Fund
Episode: Global Progress in the AI Era: What happens when AI labs and social enterprises build together?
Caroline Casey
President of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
IAI (guest)
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #143: Reform or be defunded: The Trump administration’s demands for the UN
Keisha McGuire
Chief Global Affairs Officer at RestoringVision
RestoringVision
Episode: Special Episode: Visionomics - How Eyeglasses Drive Economic Growth
Kate Calo
Founder and CEO of Amini
Amini
Episode: Global Progress in the AI Era: The future of AI will be decided by small choices with big stakes
Dr. Tijani
Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Nigerian Government
Episode: Global Progress in the AI Era: The future of AI will be decided by small choices with big stakes
Anna Bjerde
President of the European Investment Bank (interviewed at Capitol Summit)
European Investment Bank
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #141: Inside the World Bank Spring Meetings
Nadia Cavigno
President of the European Investment Bank (interviews noted)
European Investment Bank
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #141: Inside the World Bank Spring Meetings

Hosts

Adva Saldinger
Host of This Week in Global Development and Co-host of various episodes, focusing on global development topics.
Rumbi Chakamba
Host of This Week in Global Development, known for discussing critical global development issues.
David Ainsworth
A key host discussing various development issues, emphasizing insights from the field.
David Inksworth
Co-host and contributor on global development matters with Devex.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • V interesting insights

    Just discovered this podcast and really enjoying it. Very interesting insights into the development industry and landscape, chatty and usually very accessible even for an outsider.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VRainey
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Informative and enjoyable listen on global dev

    Devex is the go to news source for global dev, global health and humanitarian issues and this podcast is a great way to stay up to date on the latest trends and hear directly from leaders. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amelia_DC
    United States4 years ago
  • Davos Dispatch.

    I really enjoyed Adva’s perspective in the Davos Dispatch episode and would love to hear more from her!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EB_.
    United States4 years ago
  • Love the Davos Dispatch

    Great podcast. I really like the Davos Dispatch episodes with Adva Saldinger. More episodes with her please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A. Stafford 08
    United States4 years ago

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This Week in Global Dev: #143: Reform or be defunded: The Trump administration’s demands for the UN
Q: How is China responding to US pressure on UN funding and governance, and what steps are they taking?
China is increasing its contributions, pushing to expand its influence in UN management, particularly in human resources, and voicing that the UN is in a period of tumult while offering alternative support to the organization.
This Week in Global Dev: #143: Reform or be defunded: The Trump administration’s demands for the UN
Q: What are the main cost-cutting measures the US is proposing for UN staff benefits and pensions?
The US is pushing to cut long-distance business class travel, reduce staff education subsidies, overhaul retirement plans toward market-driven models, and decrease the percentage UN can contribute to retirement plans, while also seeking broader staff benefit reductions.
Special Episode: Every Crisis is Political - Redefining Humanitarian Response
Q: Johnny, why is it important for funders to engage with politically sensitive issues and not shy away from making political judgments in crisis contexts?
Because power dynamics and governance structures determine who suffers and why, and addressing root causes requires a political lens, risk-reconceptualization, and partnerships with movements that prioritize justice and accountability.
Special Episode: Every Crisis is Political - Redefining Humanitarian Response
Q: Jean, what should traditional donors change in their approach to respond more effectively across the continuum?
Donors should be grounded in local contexts, support intersectional and inclusive programs, fund a range of activities from preparedness to resilience, and build trust-based partnerships with frontline organizations.
Special Episode: Every Crisis is Political - Redefining Humanitarian Response
Q: Lucy, what does the Feminist Crisis Response Model capture that traditional humanitarian systems might be missing?
The model highlights that crises are a continuum shaped by structural roots, emphasizes the central role of grassroots actors, and calls for resourcing that supports transformation, not just immediate relief.

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