Rephonic
Artwork for This Week in Global Development

This Week in Global Development

Devex | Global Development
USAID
World Bank
Climate Change
Global Health
Artificial Intelligence
Trump Administration
Foreign Aid
Global Development
United Nations
United States
Donald Trump
U.S. Foreign Aid
Humanitarian Aid
Climate Finance
Philanthropy
Sustainable Development Goals
UN General Assembly
Localization
Gavi
PEPFAR

Dive into the week's most critical global development news with the This Week in Global Development podcast. In each episode, hosts Adva Saldinger, David Ainsworth, and Rumbi Chakamba break down major headlines and invite members of the Devex newsroom to share their expert analysis.Get up-to-date on news regarding foreign aid, humanitarian crises, the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, finance,... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes227Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for This Week in Global Development

Latest Episodes

With the FIFA World Cup entering its final week, we explore how NGOs operating in participating nations can leverage the tournament’s spotlight to advance their work. While tournament hype is notoriously fleeting, we break down how NGOs can translate... more

YouTube

With uncertainty lingering over its future, we discuss a new UNAIDS interim report outlining potential pathways forward — including further downsizing the secretariat, turning it into a U.N.-hosted hub, or merging it with another health entity. Durin... more

YouTube

This week we discuss Jeremy Lewin’s departure from the U.S. State Department’s foreign aid bureau to the White House. His transition to the National Security Council ends a controversial leadership marked by the retreat of the U.S. from its long-held... more

YouTube

This special two-part edition of This Week in Global Development comes to you from the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, where leaders from across development, government, business and civil society gather to debate the big questions facing the glob... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh
Vice President of Sierra Leone
Government of Sierra Leone
Episode: Special edition: Live from Hamburg: Can governments still invest in the future?
Jennifer Redmond Knight
Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, specialist in building Powerful Health Coalitions
University of Kentucky
Episode: Special edition: The blueprint for better lung cancer screening
Timothy Mullett
Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Episode: Special edition: The blueprint for better lung cancer screening
Jamie Studts
Professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Episode: Special edition: The blueprint for better lung cancer screening
Marsine Mitchell
Senior Vice President for Climate Change at the World Wildlife Fund
World Wildlife Fund
Episode: Live from London Climate Action Week
Spencer Kirk
Founder, Kirk Commanditarian; philanthropist focused on maternal nutrition interventions
Kirk Commanditarian / Carte Humanitaría
Episode: Can domestic resources and private capital fund development?
Dr. Melanie Saville
PATH's Chief Scientific Officer, physician and virologist
PATH
Episode: Live from the World Health Assembly
Dr. Santos
Lung cancer surgeon and advocate leading prevention and early-detection initiatives in Brazil
Albert Einstein Hospital (former) / ISLC global committee / Brazil program lead
Episode: Special edition: Early detection in Brazil is a game changer for lung cancer care
Alain Ebobissé
CEO of Africa50
Africa50
Episode: Special edition: Turning sustainable energy into a viable asset class in Africa

Hosts

David Ainsworth
Host of This Week in Global Development, Devex; journalist with a focus on global development policy and governance
Rumbi Chakamba
Host of This Week in Global Development; journalist with a focus on international development issues
Adva Saldinger
Host of This Week in Global Development; senior journalist and editor with Devex

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • SATANIC VISION

    This group whether they know it or not is all about satans one world government.

    None of them are elected, they are self appointed “doers of good” because they inherited billions of dollars. Beware of anything they say

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Buggy Sprint
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, the series is seen as a credible source for global development dynamics and funding debates.
A few critics perceive the discourse as dense or niche, requiring attention to industry jargon.
Some listeners feel the show offers deep, policy-focused analysis valuable for sponsors and guests alike.

Top News Podcasts

The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
Pod Save America
Pod Save AmericaPod Save America
The MeidasTouch Podcast
The MeidasTouch PodcastMeidasTouch Network
The Ben Shapiro Show
The Ben Shapiro ShowThe Daily Wire
Morning Wire
Morning WireThe Daily Wire
The Tucker Carlson Show
The Tucker Carlson ShowTucker Carlson Network
IHIP News
IHIP NewsJennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Global Progress in the AI Era: The future of AI will be decided by small choices with big stakes
Q: What are the key choices governments need to make to ensure AI benefits reach their populations?
Governments should focus on building an enabling environment with foundational infrastructure, local talent development, data governance, data residency options, and a roadmap that places sovereignty and public-voice inclusion at the center, so AI serves national development priorities rather than external interests.
A look at the United States' new foreign aid strategy
Q: So why don't you fill us in on kind of where we are with that? What happens next in that field?
The panel discusses budget trends, proposed cuts to foreign affairs, and the likelihood of Congress shaping the final appropriation, including the America First Fund and critical minerals allocations.
A look at the United States' new foreign aid strategy
Q: Elissa, maybe let's get to you first of all. You've been studying US funding for humanitarian affairs through OCHA, and the picture you found is not quite as rosy as some people might have wanted. Do you want to run us through the key things that you've discovered?
Elissa explains that roughly $1.5B of the $2B has been approved, most of it channeled through UN agencies and large INGOs, with concerns about localization and the capacity of smaller local organizations to compete.
Unpacking the UK's new aid strategy and the World Bank's approach to water
Q: Why is collaborative giving seen as both an opportunity and a challenge for donors?
Collaborative giving pools resources and reduces individual risk, potentially increasing catalytic impact, but it can complicate governance and control, requiring careful alignment of models with donor strategy and strong due diligence.
PEPFAR, Global Fund, and the future of HIV care
Q: So jumping straight in, how worried should we be that Pepfar is running out of money?
The short answer is not that Pepfar is out of money; Congress has allocated funds, but the problem is gaps between allocations and the actual disbursements to implementing agencies, leading to reduced services and the need for bridge funding.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Week in Global Development

What is This Week in Global Development about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly discussions center on the week's major global development headlines, with hosts breaking down policy shifts, funding dynamics, and ongoing humanitarian and health initiatives. Guests include Devex newsroom experts, policy analysts, and practitioners who provide on-the-ground context, data-driven insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on UN reform, aid architecture, health financing, and infrastructure. The show often features spotlight segments and interviews that connect high-level policy debates to practical realities on the ground, making it useful for professionals shaping strategy or communications in development, health, and finance. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on governance, financing, and accountability in global... more

Where can I find podcast stats for This Week in Global Development?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for This Week in Global Development. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to This Week in Global Development and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does This Week in Global Development get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for This Week in Global Development, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for This Week in Global Development?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for This Week in Global Development, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does This Week in Global Development have?

To see how many followers or subscribers This Week in Global Development has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to This Week in Global Development?

These podcasts share a similar audience with This Week in Global Development:

1. Devex Podcasts
2. TED Radio Hour
3. Today, Explained
4. Foreign Policy Live
5. The Daily

How many episodes of This Week in Global Development are there?

This Week in Global Development launched 3 years ago and published 227 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact This Week in Global Development?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for This Week in Global Development?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for This Week in Global Development from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for This Week in Global Development?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of This Week in Global Development. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on This Week in Global Development?

Recent guests on This Week in Global Development include:

1. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh
2. Jennifer Redmond Knight
3. Timothy Mullett
4. Jamie Studts
5. Marsine Mitchell
6. Spencer Kirk
7. Dr. Melanie Saville
8. Dr. Santos

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days