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This Week in Global Development

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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 leading experts for insightful analysis. Get up-to-date on news regarding foreign aid, humanitarian crises, the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, finance, philanthropy, clima... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Jerving
Global health reporter
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Andrew Green
Global health reporter
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Episode: Could taxes fix the global health funding crisis?
Jason Clark
Director of Global Public Health and Forest Health at Valent BioSciences
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Episode: Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
Silas Majambere
Business Manager at Valent BioSciences
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Episode: Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
Sinde Chekete
Advisor to the President of the Republic of Benin
Government of Benin
Episode: Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
Ayenat Mersie
Contributing reporter for Devex
Episode: Trump’s plan for UNGA, and the impact of aid cuts on refugees in Malawi
Anna Gawel
Editor at Devex
Episode: Trump’s plan for UNGA, and the impact of aid cuts on refugees in Malawi
Candace Kelly
Chief Legal and Policy Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation
Stellar Development Foundation
Episode: Special episode: How blockchain is powering crisis-to-cash infrastructure
Jesse Chase-Lubitz
Global development reporter at Bonn Climate Conference
Episode: Bonn climate talk updates, and how aid cuts are affecting US farmers

Hosts

Adva Saldinger
Senior Reporter at Devex and host, providing informed commentary on global development topics.
Rumbi Chakamba
Host and co-host with insights into humanitarian and development issues.
David Ainsworth
Business Editor at Devex and co-host, contributing to discussions on the impact of global financial policies.

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The Africa Climate Summit, and a new legal test for the Trump administration
Q: Does that mean that the sort of initial couple years of this initiative, they've actually been able to deploy the initial capital into these types of green industrialization projects?
Ayenat feels it's too early to tell definitively, but there seems to be more activity and investment trending positively.
The Africa Climate Summit, and a new legal test for the Trump administration
Q: Do you get the sense that these conversations are more aspirational, or are they rooted in sort of the current political and economic reality?
Ayenat suggests that while conversations about carbon credits remain aspirational with lofty projections, concrete steps are being taken to ensure integrity and community benefit.
Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
Q: What would be your advice to global health practitioners on how to rethink mosquito management?
They should focus on more holistic mosquito management approaches that encompass public health principles.
Special episode: The US budget deadlock explained
Q: What is the fundamental question regarding spending funds?
The fundamental question is whether the executive branch can allow funds to expire without spending them and what the balance of power is between the executive and legislative branches.
Special episode: The US budget deadlock explained
Q: What happened in 2025 regarding the aid budget?
In fiscal year 2025, Congress passed a year-long continuing resolution that funded the government at the same levels as the prior year due to inability to agree on new budget bills.

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The podcast offers an informed and critical look at the most pressing issues in global development, focusing on key topics such as foreign aid, humanitarian challenges, climate change, and public health. Each episode features expert guests who contribute insights and analysis, helping listeners grasp the complexity of issues surrounding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The format typically includes discussions on recent headlines, policy changes, and the impact of global financing trends, making it a vital resource for those involved in or interested in international development. The podcast stands out by connecting current events with expert perspectives, making global issues accessible to a wide audience.

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