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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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CGD's Sam Attridge and Nancy Lee speak with British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp about balancing national interests with development mandates, setting reachable targets, and strategies for mobilization and prioritization.

CGD Board Chair Mohamed A. El-Erian speaks with renowned journalist Judy Woodruff about the Middle East War's impacts on low- and middle-income countries, including how governments can best respond to shocks, implications for the global economy, and ... more

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CGD's David Evans speaks with Dipak Naker of the Coalition for Good Schools and CGD's Gabriela Smarrelli on what the data shows about school violence (and what data is missing), how to conduct such research accurately and safely, and effective strate... more

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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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Leslie Maasdorp
CEO of British International Investment (BII)
British International Investment (BII)
Episode: The Future of Development Finance with Leslie Maasdorp
Judy Woodruff
Interviewer, PBS NewsHour correspondent and CGD board member
PBS NewsHour
Episode: The Lasting Impact of the Middle East War for Low- and Middle-Income Countries with Mohamed El-Erian and Judy Woodruff
Mohamed El-Erian
CGD board chair; renowned economist and former CEO of PIMCO
Allianz; PIMCO; Queen's College, Cambridge
Episode: The Lasting Impact of the Middle East War for Low- and Middle-Income Countries with Mohamed El-Erian and Judy Woodruff
Gabriela Smarrelli
Research fellow at the Center for Global Development
Center for Global Development
Episode: Ending Violence in Schools with Dipak Naker and Gabriela Smarrelli
Dipak Naker
Co-founder and executive director of the Coalition for Good Schools; founder of Raising Voices
Coalition for Good Schools; Raising Voices
Episode: Ending Violence in Schools with Dipak Naker and Gabriela Smarrelli
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

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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
    Philippines7 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

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    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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    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.

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    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

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    LMacDonaldDC
    United States17 years ago

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Listeners value the expert guests and the rigorous policy framing.
Episodes are informative with high-caliber perspectives on development policy.
Some criticism around pacing and delivery pace in parts of the conversation.
Guests are generally seen as credible and deeply knowledgeable about global development.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Future of Development Finance with Leslie Maasdorp
Q: Leslie, does it fundamentally compromise development credibility when donor countries pivot DFIs toward broader geopolitical objectives?
Leslie argues that modern statecraft does not undermine development goals; rather, the shift reflects a more sophisticated alignment where national interests and development incentives can converge if DFIs maintain a clear mandate, robust risk controls, and a focus on local market development.
The Lasting Impact of the Middle East War for Low- and Middle-Income Countries with Mohamed El-Erian and Judy Woodruff
Q: What is the likely near-term economic impact if the Iran deal holds, and which economies are most at risk?
If the deal holds, there could be steadier energy flows and relief from some supply pressures, but LMICs face ongoing budget constraints, debt issues, and the need to rebalance investments toward health, education, and adaptation to AI, with the effects varying by country depending on their energy exposure and fiscal buffers.
Ending Violence in Schools with Dipak Naker and Gabriela Smarrelli
Q: Gabriela, what is the biggest gap in our knowledge about school violence that still needs attention?
The dominant gap is understanding which components of interventions are most effective across different forms of violence and contexts, and how to strengthen institutional response and reporting mechanisms so that effects are sustained and scalable.
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.

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The show features in-depth conversations with leading global development researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. Episodes typically examine macroeconomic policy, aid effectiveness, health, education, and governance, often via case studies from LMICs and high-profile interviews. A distinctive angle is tying rigorous research to practical policy tools—focusing on financing, risk management, and innovative approaches to development challenges in an AI-enabled world. The program frequently anchors discussions in CGD's policy work, inviting guests from think tanks, international organizations, and philanthropy to illuminate scalable, evidence-based solutions. It's likely to appeal to policy professionals, researchers, and development pract... more

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