
Theory of Change is a podcast about the future of global development — and the people trying to reshape it.Hosted by Devex Senior Reporter Michael Igoe, the show features candid conversations with leaders in philanthropy, foreign policy, technology, finance, media, and humanitarian aid about the forces transforming how global change actually happens: power, politics, money, influence, and ideas.No... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Global health is entering a period of profound upheaval. As governments reassess foreign aid, donors rethink decades-old models, and African leaders push for greater ownership of their health systems, one question looms over the sector: Who should ho... more
Rachel Kyte has spent decades shaping global climate change policy — from the World Bank to the United Nations to the United Kingdom.
More than a decade since the signing of the Paris climate agreement, Kyte — the U.K. special representative for cl... more
Development economist William Easterly famously does not mince words about the disappointments of anti-poverty megaprojects and far-fetched foreign aid plans.
For much of his career, Easterly has taken aim at experts who export their visions onto ot... more
U.S. foreign aid is undergoing one of the most tumultuous transformations in its history.
The Department of Government Efficiency’s dismantling of USAID and transfer of its remaining programs to the State Department upended the U.S. global developme... more
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A thoughtful, policy-forward show that brings together leading voices from philanthropy, foreign policy, global health, climate finance, and development to discuss how power, money, and ideas shape global change. Episodes frequently explore large-scale concerns—climate finance, vaccine equity, development aid, and governance—through candid conversations with high-profile practitioners and scholars. Notable for its willingness to challenge conventional approaches and surface practical insights for making global systems more effective, resilient, and equitable. This mix of macro risk analysis and on-the-ground experience can be especially valuable for listeners who work in policy, philanthropy, or international development and are seeking str... more
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Recent guests on Theory of Change include:
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