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Special episode: A conversation with the Mines Advisory Group by Devex

This week on the podcast, we unpack what to watch during the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in Washington, D.C. — from shifting global growth forecasts to reforms across multilateral development banks. As the fall meetings... more

This week, we discuss the details of the “Accra Reset,” an effort to declare an end to the era of development-as-usual and to push for the creation of new governance, business, and financing models. With traditional donors cutting foreign assistance,... more

This week we are on the ground in New York to cover the 80th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week. Our discussion breaks down President Donald Trump’s address at the summit, where he called climate change a hoax, denounced Europe’s energy... more

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Recent Guests

Faheen Allibhoy
Managing Director and Global Head of Multilateral and Development Institutions at JP Morgan
JP Morgan
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #116: A look ahead to the World Bank and IMF meetings
Shari Spiegel
Director of the Financing for Development Office at the UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs
UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #106: The next steps after FfD4, and how UN programs are affected by aid cuts
Colum Lynch
Global development reporter
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #106: The next steps after FfD4, and how UN programs are affected by aid cuts
Candice Kelly
Chief Legal and Policy Officer of the Stellar Development Foundation
Stellar Development Foundation
Episode: Special episode: How blockchain is powering crisis-to-cash infrastructure
Binafer Nauruji
President of the Open Society Foundations
Open Society Foundations
Episode: Special episode: Reimagining a more just and equitable global system
Kate Warren
Executive Editor at Devex
Devex
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #101: Bonn climate talk updates, and how aid cuts are affecting US farmers
Elissa Miolene
Global Development Reporter at Devex
Devex
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: Episode 100: What happened in global development over the past 2 years?
Raj Kumar
President and Editor-in-Chief at Devex
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Episode: This Week in Global Dev: Episode 100: What happened in global development over the past 2 years?
Jonathan Fantini-Porter
Senior Vice President for Social Impact for the Americas at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
Mastercard
Episode: Special episode: Leadership, small business, economic growth in a changing landscape

Hosts

David Ainsworth
Host of This Week in Global Development
Adva Saldinger
Host of This Week in Global Development
Rumbi Chakamba
Host of This Week in Global Development
Raj Kumar
President and Editor-in-Chief

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 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 Kingdom15 days 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 years ago

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The engaging format and expert guest appearances provide valuable perspectives on complex international issues, with many requesting more episodes featuring specific hosts.
Overall, the content is seen as a critical resource for staying updated on trends and expert analyses in global development.
Listeners appreciate the informative insights on global development, often remarking on the relevance and impact of the discussions.

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This Week in Global Dev: #112: The Africa Climate Summit, and a new legal test for the Trump administration
Q: What's the current state of the legal challenges against the Trump administration for foreign aid spending?
The Supreme Court is currently pausing the lower court ruling that required the administration to pay billions in foreign aid, which has broader implications for government spending powers.
This Week in Global Dev: #112: The Africa Climate Summit, and a new legal test for the Trump administration
Q: Are there key points that emerged from this summit that African leaders are going to take into COP?
Yes, they're formulating an Addis Ababa declaration to guide their discussions at COP30.
This Week in Global Dev: #112: The Africa Climate Summit, and a new legal test for the Trump administration
Q: Do you get a sense that these conversations are more aspirational or are they rooted in the current political and economic reality?
The conversations seem to lean towards aspirational, with significant challenges remaining in the carbon markets and financing.
Special episode: How blockchain is powering crisis-to-cash infrastructure
Q: What do you see as the future for this technology?
The hope is that in 10 years, blockchain will be seamlessly integrated so that users won't need to think about the technology itself, just its benefits.
Special episode: How blockchain is powering crisis-to-cash infrastructure
Q: Your advice for anyone is listening in that works for humanitarian development organization thinking about, is this something we should explore?
Start small with a specific use case to understand how blockchain can solve existing frictions instead of overhauling systems at a high cost.

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What is Devex Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on a variety of pressing global development issues, including international aid dynamics, funding strategies for health initiatives, the influence of geopolitical shifts on institutions, and advancements in humanitarian technology. Listeners are likely to gain insights into critical topics such as integrated mosquito management in health, emerging trends in development finance, and the implications of U.S. foreign policy on global assistance.

The show's unique aspect lies in its combination of expert analysis and practical solutions to contemporary challenges in the sector, featuring engaging conversations with leaders from various organizations, including the United Nations and notable foundations. Audience engagement ... more

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