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International development experts share their ideas on smarter policies for a better world. Hosted by the Center for Global Development.

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Latest Episodes

CGD's Clemence Landers, Liliana Rojas-Suarez, and Catherine Pattillo look at how the Iran war compares to recent shocks like COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, how governments are responding—from fuel subsidies to rationing and currency interventions—a... more

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CGD's Rachel Glennerster speaks with colleague Kehinde Ajayi and Imran Matin of BRAC University's Institute for Governance and Development about why child marriage persists and what evidence tells us about how to reduce it. They discuss how the drive... more

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Venezuela has experienced one of the deepest economic collapses in modern history. CGD's David Evans, Dany Bahar, and Liliana Rojas-Suarez examine how Venezuela reached this point, the conditions that need to be in place for a credible economic recov... more

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CGD's Rachel Glennerster speaks with Seth Berkley, former CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, about lessons from COVID-19 and how they should shape future vaccine development and delivery.

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Recent Guests

Liliana Rojas-Suarez
Director of CGD's Latin America Program and Senior Fellow at CGD
Center for Global Development
Episode: What Does the Iran War Mean for Low- and Middle-Income Countries? With Liliana Rojas-Suarez and Catherine Pattillo
Catherine Pattillo
Senior Fellow at CGD; previously Deputy Director for the African Department at IMF
Center for Global Development
Episode: What Does the Iran War Mean for Low- and Middle-Income Countries? With Liliana Rojas-Suarez and Catherine Pattillo
Imran Matin
Executive Director of BRAC University's Institute for Governance and Development
BRAC University/BRAC
Episode: Tackling Child Marriage with Imran Matin and Kehinde Ajayi
Kehinde Ajayi
Senior Fellow at CGD and Director of CGD's Gender Equality and Inclusion Program
Center for Global Development
Episode: Tackling Child Marriage with Imran Matin and Kehinde Ajayi
Ian Mitchell
Senior Policy Fellow at CGD and lead author of the CDI
Center for Global Development
Episode: Inside the 2025 Commitment to Development Index with Ian Mitchell
Katrina Sill
Global Health and Development Lead at Founders Pledge
Founders Pledge
Episode: Philanthropy's Evolving Role in Global Development with Katrina Sill
Manuel Orozco
Director at the Inter-American Dialogue and an expert on remittances, financial inclusion, and diaspora engagement.
Inter-American Dialogue
Episode: Remittances for Development with Manuel Orozco
Dirk Meyer
Director General of BMZ, the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development in Germany
Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany
Episode: Climate Finance in an Era of Uncertainty with Dirk Meyer and Elizabeth Sidiropoulos
Elizabeth Sidiropoulos
Chief Executive of the South African Institute for International Affairs
South African Institute for International Affairs
Episode: Climate Finance in an Era of Uncertainty with Dirk Meyer and Elizabeth Sidiropoulos

Host

Clemence Landers
Host of The CGD Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Philanthropy’s evolving role

    I listened because the topic speaks to the current zeitgeist in the sector, where many practitioners are trying to navigate shrinking aid, rising risk, and pressure to find approaches that still deliver. The discussion on the Catalytic Impact Fund was the most relevant part for me. Although the resource speaker repeatedly used grant language, what stood out was how much the design borrows from investment logic, particularly around risk, discipline, and catalytic intent. That tension felt very fa... more

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    MCLiq
    Philippines4 months ago
  • A very informative podcast on Gobal Development

    A very thought-provoking podcast regarding international development with regular insights into the issues of sustainable development, AID effectiveness and international monetary actions. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Water&Rock
    United States9 years ago
  • Consistently great

    The content, themes and interviews on this podcast are top-notch. It's a who's-who of global development experts on themes that span the full spectrum of issues facing the world today. The length of the episodes is also spot-on. This is a consistently great podcast that provides crucial insights into development from all angles.

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    5
    ChristiePS
    United States10 years ago
  • Unique

    It is suprising that no one has yet written a glowing review of this podcast as it is intelligent, informative and unique in presenting a global perspective of today's relevant issues. The approximately 20 minute segments are quite easy to digest. I first heard about this podcast on Planet Money and it has the same talent for examining and explaining important world issues in an engaging manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rtz185
    Canada15 years ago
  • Lively, accessible interviews on global development policy

    Experts from the Center for Global Development offer insights from their research and informed commentary on current issues in the policies of the U.S., other rich countries, and multilateral institutions such as the World Bank on topics such as trade, aid, technology, immigration, global health and climate change

    Apple Podcasts
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    LMacDonaldDC
    United States16 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show is consistently informative with a strong emphasis on practical policy outcomes.
The host and guests bring rigorous policy insights from global development research.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of development topics, though pacing can be dense for casual listeners.
Guests are high-caliber experts from CGD and related institutions.

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Can Venezuela's Economy Recover? With Dany Bahar and Liliana Rojas-Suarez
Q: What are your best estimates on Venezuela's sovereign debt right now?
Venezuela probably has a debt of north of $150 billion, which presents a significant challenge for future recovery.
Can Venezuela's Economy Recover? With Dany Bahar and Liliana Rojas-Suarez
Q: What conditions would need to be in place in Venezuela for an economic program to even work?
Fresh investment is essential for a pro-growth program, alongside the establishment of credible institutions.
Vaccines in a Changing Global Health Landscape with Seth Berkley
Q: What strategies should governments adopt for future pandemics?
Governments need to prioritize vaccine access through securing supply chains and build health delivery systems to reach underserved populations.
Vaccines in a Changing Global Health Landscape with Seth Berkley
Q: What lessons would you draw from the disparities in vaccine distribution?
The first and most important barrier was the fact that there was no financing available on day zero, which delayed access for poorer countries.
Inside the 2025 Commitment to Development Index with Ian Mitchell
Q: How should listeners use the CDI index?
Listeners should use the CDI as a tool to identify political spaces for improvement in various policy areas beyond aid.

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The show focuses on international development policy, economics, health, climate finance, and governance through in-depth conversations with researchers, policymakers, and leaders from major think tanks and international organizations. Episodes often decode macro trends, aid effectiveness, and innovative funding mechanisms, with practical policy tools and real-world case studies from Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and beyond. A notable strength is bringing rigorous research and practitioner perspectives together, offering actionable insights for donors, governments, and NGOs. The format tends to be concise but information-dense, making it useful for listeners who want evidence-based takeaways and strategic angles for policy impact or sp... more

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