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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 presents highlights from our recent event on what to watch at the Annual Meetings next week. She was joined at the event by CGD's Rachel Glennerster, Markus Goldstein, and Mikaela Gavas, as well as Devex's Adva Saldinger. Toget... more

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CGD's David Evans and Rachel Glennerster speak with Kwame Akyeampong, professor at the Open University, about his book Reconceptualising the Learning Crisis in Africa. Together they discuss where the book and the evidence consensus agree and diverge:... more

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CGD's Rachel Glennerster speaks with Princeton's Seema Jayachandran about how gender inequality can manifest differently in different regions, why GDP and labor access don't necessarily align, and what the research shows about how to increase women's... more

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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.

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Recent Guests

Rachel Glennerster
President of CGD
Center for Global Development
Episode: What We're Watching at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings
Markus Goldstein
Vice President and Senior Fellow, CGD Europe
Center for Global Development
Episode: What We're Watching at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings
Mikaela Gavas
Managing Director of CGD Europe, Senior Fellow
Center for Global Development
Episode: What We're Watching at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings
Kwame Akyeampong
Professor of International Education and Development at the Open University
Open University
Episode: Rethinking How to Boost Learning in Africa with Kwame Akyeampong and Rachel Glennerster
Seema Jayachandran
Professor of Economics at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Women and Work in South Asia with Seema Jayachandran
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

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Rachel Glennerster
Center for Global Development fellow and leading voice on global development policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 51 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
    Philippines9 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 States10 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 States11 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
    Canada16 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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- The show is seen as highly informative with a global development focus, though pacing can be rapid for complex ideas.
- The host and guests are praised for bringing high-caliber expertise and timely policy discussions.

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What We're Watching at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings
Q: What about the private capital mobilization and the bank's approach to guarantees?
The panel discusses the rapid growth in mobilized private capital, the One World Bank Guarantee Platform, and how guarantees can lower borrowing costs and direct investments toward development goals, with questions about structure and long‑term impact.
What We're Watching at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings
Q: So Clem, what are the big issues you think will come up?
Clemence Landers highlights the need to watch what is offered for the poorest countries, the replenishment of IDA, and how donors' willingness to contribute will shape the policy agenda amidst a high‑rate environment.
Rethinking How to Boost Learning in Africa with Kwame Akyeampong and Rachel Glennerster
Q: How do you reconcile evidence on mother tongue instruction with parental demand for English or other global languages?
Evidence shows mother tongue instruction facilitates initial literacy and transition to second languages, but implementation is complex. Policy should translate evidence into practical, local strategies, such as using familiar languages where feasible while addressing parental expectations through clear communication and gradual, evidence-informed transitions.
Rethinking How to Boost Learning in Africa with Kwame Akyeampong and Rachel Glennerster
Q: Rachel, you and Kwame worked together on the 2023 Smart Buys report. What struck or stayed with you most about the book? Where did it resonate with what you've seen in the research and your experience?
The book resonated with the idea that learning gains can come from community-based approaches and from recognizing children's existing knowledge. It also highlighted the potential harms of an overemphasis on deficits and measurement alone, pushing for broader, context-sensitive policy and the inclusion of African voices in education policy.
Women and Work in South Asia with Seema Jayachandran
Q: Do we have evidence on what policies actually change women's labor force participation?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer; different approaches—norms change, creating women-friendly jobs, and broader job growth—can all play a role, with context determining which is most effective.

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A policy-focused series featuring development experts who unpack smart, practical policy design for global development. Discussions span gender equality, development finance, macro policy, education, health, and governance, with guests from think tanks, international institutions, and academia. The conversations often blend research findings with real-world case studies, exploring how to translate evidence into scalable, context-aware reforms. Noteworthy angles include the shift from aid to investment, market-based financing tools, and the ethical dimensions of deploying new technologies in LMICs. The show tends to attract listeners who want rigorous analysis, actionable policy insights, and interviews with leading figures shaping global de... more

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