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The CGD Podcast

Center for Global Development

International development experts share their ideas on smarter policies for a better world. Hosted by the Center for Global Development.

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  • 100 episodes
  • Updated July 23

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  • Dec 12, 2024 · 27 min

    Pandemic Proof: Funding the WHO for Pandemic Preparedness

    Catharina Boehme, Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Governance at the WHO, joins guest-host Pete Baker to discuss the outcomes of the WHO Investment Round and the opportunities and risks it presents for strengthening global health and pandemic preparedness.

  • Oct 17, 2024 · 52 min

    CGD Podcast: Local Data for International Impact with Rakesh Rajani and Halsey Rogers

    CGD's Eeshani Kandpal speaks with Twaweza founder Rakesh Rajani and the World Bank's Halsey Rogers about how Twaweza's learning assessments influenced the 2018 World Development Report on education. Together they shed light on how partnerships between international actors and local institutions can have outsize impact on policy worldwide.

  • Sep 12, 2024 · 11 min

    Lagos to Mombasa: What Have We Learned?

    In the final episode of Lagos to Mombasa, Gyude reflects on some major topics and takeaways from the past three years and calls for better climate mitigation and adaptation measures for Africa.

  • Aug 29, 2024 · 43 min

    CGD Podcast: UK Election Reflection with Stefan Dercon and Laura Chappell

    Following the UK general election, CGD's Ranil Dissanayake speaks with Stefan Dercon from the Blavatnik School of Government (and CGD) and Laura Chappell from the Institute for Public Policy Research about the unique challenges presented by today's development landscape, the key drivers of economic growth, and what the new UK government should prioritize.

  • Aug 22, 2024 · 27 min

    Pandemic Proof: Negotiating a Global Pandemic Agreement

    Precious Matsoso, co-chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body for the new Pandemic Agreement, joins Javier to reflect on the negotiations process and what must change for this round of negotiations to be successful.

  • Jun 27, 2024 · 33 min

    CGD Podcast: Development Leadership with Siti Nugraha Mauludiah and Bård Vegar Solhjell

    The co-hosts of the 2024 Development Leaders Conference—CGD's Mikaela Gavas, Siti Nugraha Mauludiah from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Indonesia, and Norad's Bård Vegar Solhjell—share their takeaways from the event, including the diverse experiences of traditional and emerging donors, the challenges of bridging gaps between sectors and priorities, and the importance of sharing solutions within the development community.

  • Jun 6, 2024 · 29 min

    Lagos to Mombasa: How Does Climate Change Impact Migration?

    Gyude speaks with Dr. Stephen Adaawen of the University of Groningen about the different types of human mobility and their complexities, the disproportionate impact of climate change on unplanned settlements, and the unique burdens of climate-related migration on African women and children.

  • May 23, 2024 · 32 min

    Pandemic Proof: Boosting the US Role in Global Health Security

    Dr. Stephanie Psaki, US Global Health Security Coordinator, joins host Javier Guzman to discuss the changes made across the US government since the pandemic, her priorities as Coordinator, and US ambitions for the pandemic agreement negotiations in the run-up to the World Health Assembly later this month.

  • Mar 28, 2024 · 29 min

    Pandemic Proof: Expanding Africa CDC's Role in Preparedness

    Host Javier Guzman launches Season 2 with reflections on global progress on preparedness since the pandemic, then speaks with H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya of Africa CDC about how Africa CDC is translating lessons from COVID-19 into stronger, more resilient systems.

  • Mar 21, 2024 · 39 min

    CGD Podcast: Unlocking Private Investment in Africa with Nick O'Donohoe and Frank Aswani

    CGD's Gyude Moore speaks with Nick O'Donohoe from British International Investment and Frank Aswani from the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance about balancing local and international focus, the impact of a "funding winter," and how the public and private sectors can fill the financing gap for budding entrepreneurs across Africa.

  • Feb 22, 2024 · 28 min

    Lagos to Mombasa: How Does Climate Impact Conflict?

    Is there a relationship between climate change and conflict? Gyude speaks to Dr. Edward (Ted) Miguel of University of California Berkley about the impact of rising temperatures, extreme droughts, and floods on competition for resources, and how governments can respond to climate change's compounding impact in fragile regions.

  • Nov 30, 2023 · 33 min

    CGD Podcast: Decarbonization, MDB Reform, and the Private Sector with Ahmed Saeed

    Ahmed Saeed of Allied Climate Partners and formerly the Asian Development Bank joins CGD's Karen Mathiasen and Clemence Landers for a conversation on his organization's new approach to blended finance, how to bridge the private and public sectors more effectively, and how to balance climate mitigation with traditional development goals.

  • Nov 9, 2023 · 25 min

    CGD Podcast: Development Leaders Conference 2023 with Siti Nugraha Mauludiah and Bård Vegar Solhjell

    CGD's Masood Ahmed speaks with Development Leaders Conference cohosts Siti Nugraha Mauludiah from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Indonesia and Bård Vegar Solhjell of Norad about the differing experiences of traditional and emerging donors, the challenges of bridging gaps between sectors and priorities, and how the development community can share solutions more effectively. Also, take our podcast survey here: CGDev.org/podcast2023

  • Oct 5, 2023 · 47 min

    CGD Podcast: Elevating Women and People of Color to IFI Leadership with Amie Batson and Francisco Ferreira

    Only one woman born and raised in a low- or middle-income country has ever headed an international financial institution. CGD's Eeshani Kandpal speaks with Francisco Ferreira from the London School of Economics and Amie Batson from WomenLift Health about what effective mentorship and allyship can look like, the importance and impact of diversity in leadership, and the actions that organizations can take to better support the women and people of color who work there.

  • Sep 13, 2023 · 26 min

    Lagos to Mombasa: Are Energy Access and Climate Mitigation at Odds?

    Olu Verheijen from the Nigerian government and Vijaya Ramachandran from the Breakthrough Institute join Gyude to discuss the scale and nature of the energy crisis in Africa, the role that renewable energy can (and can't) play in addressing it, and what steps African countries—and partners—can take to address both climate and energy challenges.