Global Southing

Global Southing

The world is changing fast, but most conversations still explain it from the same old centers of power. Global Southing is a show about what’s shifting across the Global South and why it matters. We look at the forces shaping the next decade: new alliances, trade routes, economic blocs, technology standards, and the real policy decisions happening across MENA, Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Each episode features conversations with researchers, policymakers, operators, and thinkers who connect what’s happening on the ground to the bigger global picture. The goal is to keep it clear and grounded, so you leave with a better understanding of how countries are building influence, setting standards, and changing how the world works. If you care about geopolitics, global economics, development, and the future of global rules, this show is for you. Follow us on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing

  1. 5 days ago

    Can the Global South Afford the Energy Transition? | Gauri Singh

    The global renewable energy transition is accelerating, but its progress is far from evenly distributed. For countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America, the transition is about more than reducing emissions. It is also about energy access, industrialisation, infrastructure, affordability, and ensuring countries can benefit from the renewable resources they already have. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Gauri Singh, Deputy Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), about what it will take for the Global South to participate more fully in the energy transition. From the cost of capital and grid infrastructure to clean cooking and green hydrogen, the conversation explores why enormous renewable potential has not always translated into projects on the ground, and what governments, investors, industry and international institutions can do to close that gap. Tune in to learn: → Why renewable energy deployment remains heavily concentrated in a few regions → How financing, political risk and the cost of capital hold back projects in the Global South → Why stronger grids and transmission infrastructure are critical to renewable expansion → How governments and the private sector can work together to accelerate the transition → Why solar-rich countries are still struggling to turn renewable potential into projects → How clean cooking can improve energy access, health and livelihoods → Where green hydrogen could create new opportunities for developing economies → Why the energy transition needs participation from finance, industry, transport and wider society Key Moments 1:35 The global renewable energy divide 3:16 Why renewable projects struggle to attract capital 5:54 How IRENA is supporting the global energy transition 9:22 Bringing governments, industry and investors together 14:34 Building renewable energy ecosystems in the Global South 18:00 Why solar and wind potential remains underused 24:10 The infrastructure problem behind the energy transition 30:17 Why clean cooking still needs greater attention 35:12 Green hydrogen and opportunities for the Global South 39:56 What it will take to deliver a truly global energy transition Follow Global Southing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing Listen to the podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0R17ovyZOxFjSrIGM5TjcZ?si=580a700875544cb1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-southing/id1874600009

    Can the Global South Afford the Energy Transition? | Gauri Singh

  2. 5 days ago

    Why African Women Are Still Fighting for a Seat at the Table | Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola

    Women across Africa are shaping economies, media, politics, peacebuilding, and culture, yet many of the systems around them still limit their access to education, funding, representation, and influence. What would it take to close these gaps while recognising the work African women are already doing across the continent and its diaspora? In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, Co-Founder and CEO of African Women in Media, about girls’ education, women’s political participation, the funding gap facing female entrepreneurs, representation in media, digital access, peacebuilding, academia, and the growing role of the African diaspora in the continent’s development. Tune in to learn: → Why access to education for African girls goes far beyond building more schools → How greater political participation can influence opportunities for women and girls → Why women-led businesses continue to receive a small share of venture capital → How media shapes the way African women are seen around the world → Why online platforms can create both opportunity and new barriers for women → The role African women play in peacebuilding and conflict resolution → Why African academics still face barriers in research, publishing, and career progression → How Africa’s diaspora can contribute to investment, knowledge, and development across the continent Key Moments 1:02 Why millions of African girls remain out of school 6:31 Women’s representation in politics and government 11:04 Why female founders receive so little venture capital 17:18 How media portrays African women 24:19 Social media, the creator economy, and women’s voices 27:59 Women’s role in peacebuilding and security 34:07 Barriers facing African women in academia 40:58 Why the African diaspora matters to the continent’s future Follow Global Southing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing Listen to the podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0R17ovyZOxFjSrIGM5TjcZ?si=580a700875544cb1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-southing/id1874600009

    Why African Women Are Still Fighting for a Seat at the Table | Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola

  3. 7 Aug

    How Space Exploration Can Transform a Nation | Dr. Noora Alsaeed

    Space exploration is no longer reserved for global superpowers. As countries across the Global South invest more seriously in science, a bigger question emerges: how can research, curiosity, and long-term investment help shape a nation’s future both on Earth and beyond it? In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Noora Alsaeed, planetary scientist and Science Principal Investigator for the Emirates Mars Mission, about the UAE’s journey into space, the role of science in national development, women in STEM, the pressures facing young researchers, and what it takes to build stronger scientific ecosystems across the Global South. Tune in to learn: → Why the Global South has always contributed to scientific discovery → How political stability and economic priorities influence scientific progress → Why space exploration can strengthen technology, engineering, and innovation → What planetary scientists actually do with data from Mars missions → How the Emirates Mars Mission inspired a new generation of scientists → Why international collaboration is essential to modern space exploration → What makes careers in science difficult for young researchers → How governments and institutions can build stronger scientific ecosystems Key Moments 1:13 What it feels like to work as a planetary scientist 2:09 Looking into the past to understand the future 3:26 The Global South’s contribution to scientific knowledge 11:12 Why middle powers should invest in space exploration 14:44 What a planetary scientist actually does 22:12 Women in science and the UAE’s unique experience 26:29 The ambition behind the Emirates Mars Mission 39:22 Building stronger scientific ecosystems in the Global South Follow Global Southing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing Listen to the podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0R17ovyZOxFjSrIGM5TjcZ?si=580a700875544cb1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-southing/id1874600009

    How Space Exploration Can Transform a Nation | Dr. Noora Alsaeed

  4. 25 Jun

    Africa Is Broadcasting Its Own Rise | Stanley Similo

    Africa’s future cannot be told only through outside narratives. But behind those headlines is a deeper question: how can Africa shape its own future, tell its own stories, and create opportunities for a rapidly growing generation? In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Stanley Similo, Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, about Africa’s rise, the role of media in shaping public opinion, youth employment, digital transformation, education, trade integration, and the continent’s growing influence within the Global South. Tune in to learn: → Why Africa’s growing population can become a major force for development → How youth employment and entrepreneurship will shape the continent’s future → Why governments need to invest in technology, education, and innovation hubs → How African media can help reclaim the continent’s narrative globally → Why digital transformation is creating new opportunities across fintech, agritech, and healthcare → Why value addition and local manufacturing matter for economic growth → How African trade integration can support long-term development → How stronger cooperation within Africa and the Global South can accelerate progress Key Moments 1:12 Africa’s population growth and future opportunity 2:08 Youth unemployment and entrepreneurship 4:22 Infrastructure, technology, and urban growth 7:00 Media’s role in shaping public opinion 10:50 Reclaiming Africa’s global narrative 17:07 Africa’s digital transformation sectors 29:24 African trade integration and AfCFTA 45:35 Africa’s future within the Global South Follow Global Southing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing Listen to the podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0R17ovyZOxFjSrIGM5TjcZ?si=580a700875544cb1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-southing/id1874600009

    Africa Is Broadcasting Its Own Rise | Stanley Similo

  5. 15 Jun

    Why Africa Must Build Its Own Digital Platforms | Mactar Silla

    Africa's digital future is often discussed through statistics and projections. But behind the numbers is a continent building its own solutions, expanding access, and creating new opportunities through technology. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Mactar Silla, Founder and CEO of Label TV, about the realities shaping Africa's digital transformation, from internet access and mobile money to AI, digital infrastructure, regulation, and local innovation. The conversation explores the challenges of connectivity, the role of governments and the private sector, the importance of African languages in technology, and why Africa must become a creator of digital platforms rather than simply a consumer of them. Tune in to learn: → Why internet access in Africa is about more than just connectivity numbers → How mobile money emerged from everyday needs and transformed payments → What governments must do to make digital services more accessible → Why internet affordability remains a major barrier to inclusion → How AI can better serve African languages and local contexts → What is driving the gender gap in digital access across Africa → Why Africa needs its own platforms, cloud infrastructure, and digital ecosystems → How digital innovation can create opportunities for Africa's young population Key Moments 1:07 Why Africa's internet usage may be larger than official figures suggest 4:22 The rural-urban divide and the challenge of digital inclusion 6:44 How mobile money was born from a simple everyday problem 10:31 What African governments are getting right in digital transformation 15:25 AI, African languages, and the need for local solutions 19:22 Can Africa contribute to the global ethics debate around AI? 22:07 Understanding the gender gap in digital access 26:36 Why Africa needs its own platforms, cloud infrastructure, and tech champions Follow Global Southing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing Listen to the podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0R17ovyZOxFjSrIGM5TjcZ?si=580a700875544cb1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-southing/id1874600009

    Why Africa Must Build Its Own Digital Platforms | Mactar Silla

  6. 23 May

    Why the World Needs Global South Animation | Marwa Jamil

    Animation from the Global South is growing. But most of the world still has not seen the full depth of its stories, styles, languages, and creative identity. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Marwa Jamil, Founder of Animation House Studio, about the future of animation in the Arab world and across the Global South. The conversation explores why authentic storytelling matters more than copying Western formats, how animation can preserve culture and language, and why the region still faces challenges around funding, awareness, training, and creative infrastructure. Tune in to learn: → Why animation production in the Global South is still emerging → How authentic local stories can travel beyond borders → Why copying Western styles limits creative identity → What it really takes to produce animation from scratch → How AI can support animation without replacing originality → Why short-form content is creating new opportunities for animators → How language, culture, and accents can shape children’s media → Why the future of Global South animation is promising Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to Global Southing 01:03 Why animation in the Global South still struggles to scale 05:00 The need for original styles, not copied Western influence 10:54 The real process behind animation production 15:58 How global platforms are opening doors for animators 21:15 Why short-form content can work for animation 29:05 Language, culture, and identity in kids’ animation 40:29 AI, virtual worlds, and the future of animation Follow Global Southing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing

    Why the World Needs Global South Animation | Marwa Jamil

  7. 1 May

    How the Global South Calls the Shots | Dr. Shaojin Chai

    Soft power is changing, and the Global South is becoming a bigger part of that shift. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Dr. Shaojin Chai from Education Without Borders International about how culture, language, tourism, sports, religion, and media shape influence beyond politics and economics. The conversation explores how the Global South can use its cultural depth, diversity, and lived experience to build a stronger global presence. Dr. Chai also reflects on South-South cooperation, social media, misinformation, and why authentic cultural influence may become one of the region’s strongest tools in shaping future global narratives. Tune in to learn: → Why soft power from the Global South is based on attraction, not dominance → How culture, language, and identity shape global perception → Why diversity in storytelling is becoming essential in global narratives → How film, media, and cultural industries are expanding Global South influence → The role of language diplomacy and why English still dominates communication → How tourism and real-world experience can challenge media bias → Why sports, religion, and cultural exchange play a role in diplomacy → How social media is shifting narrative control away from traditional power centers → What South-South cooperation really looks like beyond political forums → Why the future of soft power depends on authenticity and pluralism Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to soft power and the Global South 01:03 Introducing Dr. Shaojin Chai 03:14 Redefining soft power beyond military and economic strength 05:02 How the Global South brings a more authentic cultural perspective 08:30 Language diplomacy and the Confucius Institute model 10:54 Bollywood, Nollywood, and the spread of cultural influence 17:26 Language as strategy, partnership, and business tool 21:27 Tourism and changing global perceptions 26:25 Sports diplomacy and global image building 37:02 Soft power, smart power, and global conflicts Follow Global Southing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing Watch to full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-1Oaw-ykGZU?si=aobaTyRUzDDl5y1d

    How the Global South Calls the Shots | Dr. Shaojin Chai

  8. 20 Apr

    How the Global South Is Reclaiming Media Power | Hind Khlaifat

    As media power continues to shift, the Global South is no longer just part of the conversation. It is becoming central to how the world tells its stories. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Hind Khlaifat, General Manager of Deraya Speakers, about the role of storytelling, media leadership, and cultural identity in shaping a more authentic global narrative. The conversation explores how voices from the Global South have long been underrepresented in global media, despite representing the majority of the world’s population. Hind reflects on why authenticity, dignity, and rooted storytelling matter more than ever, and why media from the Global South should not be seen as an alternative, but as an essential part of the full picture. This episode also looks at how digital platforms, youth audiences, and changing content habits are opening new opportunities for creators, journalists, and communicators across the Global South. From classical journalism to social media, from cultural memory to diaspora connection, the discussion asks what it takes to create media that is not just visible, but meaningful. Tune in to learn: → Why the Global South remains underrepresented in global media narratives → How authenticity and human dignity can shape stronger storytelling → Why cultural identity is one of the biggest strengths in content creation → How media from the Global South can connect communities across the diaspora → What digital platforms are changing for storytellers, journalists, and creators → Why not every creator needs to chase trends to make an impact → How to think about media influence beyond virality and numbers → What young spokespersons and future media leaders need to build confidence and presence Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to media power, digital growth, and who gets to tell Global South stories 01:34 Introducing Hind Khlaifat and the conversation on media leadership 02:00 The roots of Global South storytelling and how identity shapes narrative 04:01 Why media imbalance still exists and how it can begin to shift 05:50 Why authenticity and quality matter in correcting unfair narratives 08:01 Journalism, simplicity, and creating from values rather than numbers 10:00 Can authentic content compete in the digital age? 12:09 The role of culture, tradition, and storytelling in global media 14:29 How media can connect diaspora communities through identity and human values 16:12 Trends, shallow content, and why chasing the crowd is not the only path 18:03 What “media immunity” means in an age of content overload 19:13 Digital platforms and whether they help Global South stories travel further 21:22 Advice for young speakers, media professionals, and future leaders 23:57 Why Global South media is essential to telling the full story of our time

    How the Global South Is Reclaiming Media Power | Hind Khlaifat
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The world is changing fast, but most conversations still explain it from the same old centers of power. Global Southing is a show about what’s shifting across the Global South and why it matters. We look at the forces shaping the next decade: new alliances, trade routes, economic blocs, technology standards, and the real policy decisions happening across MENA, Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Each episode features conversations with researchers, policymakers, operators, and thinkers who connect what’s happening on the ground to the bigger global picture. The goal is to keep it clear and grounded, so you leave with a better understanding of how countries are building influence, setting standards, and changing how the world works. If you care about geopolitics, global economics, development, and the future of global rules, this show is for you. Follow us on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing

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    Global Southing
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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