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How can we all help shape better policies for better lives? OECD Podcasts bring you insightful interviews with experts and well-known personalities on such pressing challenges as inequality and inclusive growth, the economy, jobs, the digital transformation, climate change, the environment, education, healthcare, tax, trade, international co-operation, and more. NOTE: The opinions expressed and ar... more

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Recorded live for the first time at the 7th Digital for SMEs (D4SME) Roundtable, this special episode is hosted by Shayne MacLachlan and Alix Philouze. While 61% of SMEs report using AI, three quarters remain beginners, highlighting a gap between ado... more

Over the 10 years, global tourism has been reshaped by successive crises, from the collapse of travel during COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the current conflict in the Gulf and the rise of petrol prices. In this episode, Shayne MacLachlan from... more

Data is the lifeblood of the modern economy - powering decision-making, daily life, and the AI revolution. But governing data is full of trade-offs: openness and trust vs privacy and regulation; cross-border sharing vs sovereignty; and timeliness vs ... more

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With hundreds of sustainability and impact labels in circulation, how can consumers, policymakers and investors identify organisations that really do put people over profit? And why does it matter for the social economy? In this episode of Cogito Tal... more

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Recent Guests

Leonardo Baggiani
Florentine entrepreneur, former chef, runs two cafes in Florence
Independent entrepreneur
Episode: AI in small businesses: hype, hope or hard reality?
Regitze Vestergaard Jacobsen
Sales and marketing manager at two small hotels in Denmark
Small hospitality businesses
Episode: AI in small businesses: hype, hope or hard reality?
Robyn Baker
Founder of Unicorn Copy & Strategy, provides content for e-commerce launches
Unicorn Copy & Strategy
Episode: AI in small businesses: hype, hope or hard reality?
Serio Guerreiro
Chair, OECD Tourism Committee; head of Turismo de Portugal
Turismo de Portugal; OECD Tourism Committee
Episode: Fuel, fear and flights: How the tourism sector learned to withstand global shocks
Ingo Plöger
President of the Brazilian Chapter of the Business Council of Latin America
Business Council of Latin America
Episode: COGITO Talks… What in the World is the Tropical Economy?
Patrick Bernard
Initiator of La République des Hyper-Voisins
Episode: COGITO Talks… La République des Hyper Voisins
Joni Rakipi
A young entrepreneur and graduate student at ETH Zurich focusing on robotics and deep tech.
ETH Zurich
Episode: Youth entrepreneurs uncovered: Joni Rakipi, in his own words
Elina Cohen-Peirano
CEO and founder of Urone, a company aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and student entrepreneurship.
Urone
Episode: Youth entrepreneurs uncovered: Elina Cohen-Peirano, in her own words
Jeroen Jutte
Head of the European Social Fund Coordination Unit at the European Commission
European Commission
Episode: Hope or hype: Can social innovation really deliver?

Hosts

Speaker 2
Host of OECD Podcasts; contributor to policy discussions across economics, data, and governance.
Ashley Ward
Host of OECD Podcasts; engages with guests on policy topics and public debate.
Shayne MacLachlan
Host with multiple episode appearances focusing on social policy, labeling, and governance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
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    Dear OECD Podcast team,

    Thank you for producing and uploading this podcast. Unfortunately, I cannot listen to or download any episodes from this particular show. I’m wondering if anyone else is facing the same issue. All other podcasts work perfectly fine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jamal-elmo
    Germany3 years ago
  • Insightful analysis of relevant topics

    Thanks OECD for these weekly podcasts! I’m looking forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cervantes53
    France7 years ago
  • Excellent

    So good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erin b 17
    France7 years ago
  • OECD Podcasts is always on

    We listen to it all the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NBALover9998
    France7 years ago
  • Very very relevant

    This kind of food for thoughts is so necessary in the world we are entering. Bravo, we need you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yves Eo
    France7 years ago

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Guests consistently bring practical takeaways for policymakers and practitioners.
Thoughtful, data-driven policy insights with high-quality guests.
Clear value for professionals tracking governance and economics.
Engaging interviews that balance depth with accessibility.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#64
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Apple Podcasts
#120
Italy/Government
Apple Podcasts
#34
Norway/Government
Apple Podcasts
#36
Finland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#41
Sweden/Government
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#51
Hong Kong/Government

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Fuel, fear and flights: How the tourism sector learned to withstand global shocks
Q: What is the biggest shift in how tourism is approached now compared to pre-pandemic times?
The industry has moved toward viewing tourism as a social and environmental value creator, not just an economic one, with policies shaped by sustainability indicators and data-driven destination management.
Fuel, fear and flights: How the tourism sector learned to withstand global shocks
Q: From your perspective, how did policymakers respond in the first critical months of 2020 when tourism collapsed?
Policymakers sought to keep businesses afloat and protect workers, while ensuring funding availability and sharing information. Emphasis was placed on supporting companies and employees, with a focus on data to anticipate recovery and readiness.
Life, the universe and Data Governance with OECD Chief Statistician Steve MacFeely
Q: What is data governance and why do you find it to be so important?
Data governance involves the protocols and standards for managing data transparently, consistently, and securely. It's essential for data quality and the reputation of data stewards.
COGITO Talks… What in the World is the Tropical Economy?
Q: How do we bring those actors to the table?
We need to cultivate curiosity and build alliances around shared dreams.
COGITO Talks… What in the World is the Tropical Economy?
Q: So from your perspective, how would we go there? Or how could we go there?
We need innovation and to measure performance in agriculture effectively.

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The show features in-depth conversations with policy experts, government officials, and sector leaders across economics, data governance, urban planning, social innovation, and entrepreneurship. Episodes frequently center on public policy impact, regional development, and the role of data, governance, and sustainable practices in shaping resilient economies. A standout pattern is the mix of high-level policy analysis with practical case studies from OECD-affiliated initiatives and global partners, often highlighting the connection between research, implementation, and societal well-being. The program is likely of interest to listeners who enjoy evidence-based discussions with a global policy lens, practical implications for public-sector an... more

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