Chasing Impact - The MzN International Podcast

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Chasing Impact - The MzN International Podcast

The MzN International podcast “Chasing Impact” is dedicated to all leaders out there who are busy building a better world. We are here because we know that building a better world is not only necessary but possible. That pushing our business or nonprofit organisation to the next level means acting with purpose over short-term goals. That “success” means not simply chasing the next grand donation or quarterly profit target but - chasing impact. 

  1. 75 Years of Impact: Christian Aid's Journey in Locally-Led Development with Patrick Watt.

    08/14/2024

    75 Years of Impact: Christian Aid's Journey in Locally-Led Development with Patrick Watt.

    Patrick Watt’s insights into Christian Aid’s 75 years of locally-led development, in particular the strategic points on implementing localisation, and the decision to draw back from direct implementation.

    33 min
  2. Understanding Humanitarian Narratives: Insights from Zainab Moallin

    07/29/2024

    Understanding Humanitarian Narratives: Insights from Zainab Moallin

    Understanding Humanitarian Narratives: Insights from Zainab Moallin and Hande AkpınarIn a recent podcast, Zainab Moallin, Research Officer at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), and Hande Akpınar explored the complex world of humanitarian narratives. Their discussion, "Patterns and Divergences in the Narrative Landscape," examined how stories and frames influence beliefs, attitudes, and decisions in humanitarian contexts.Defining Humanitarian NarrativesMoallin emphasized that narratives...

    26 min
  3. How NGOs Can Truly Benefit From AI

    05/07/2024

    How NGOs Can Truly Benefit From AI

    The pace of advances in AI is faster than anything we've ever seen in human history. Nathan explains how this can create a lot of overwhelm for leaders, leading to a disparate kind of view, with leaders saying, “I don't know what the future looks like if I use AI but I know what it looks like if I don't.” The sentiment is that we know we have to do something with AI, we just don't know what.If it sounds familiar to you, tune into the episode. Chris Meyer zu Natrup, Managing Director at MzN, a...

    25 min
  4. Localisation In Practice - Rethinking the Project Management Model

    03/18/2024

    Localisation In Practice - Rethinking the Project Management Model

    Darina frames equitable partnerships as the key to locally-led development. However, achieving such partnerships requires us to rethink the conventional project management model as we know it.

    24 min
  5. Advancing Gender Equality: A Deeper Dialogue with Women for Women International

    03/14/2024

    Advancing Gender Equality: A Deeper Dialogue with Women for Women International

    In this episode, Zoë Elliot from Women for Women International highlights the urgency to accelerate gender equality efforts. She discusses reaching marginalised women in conflict zones, the importance of crisis response funds, and the need to increase funding to women-led organisations.

    15 min
  6. Exploring Value-Based Systemic Change on the World Day of Social Justice.

    02/16/2024

    Exploring Value-Based Systemic Change on the World Day of Social Justice.

    In this episode, Antonie Treuren, Program Leader and Business Developer for Woord en Daad, walks us through the steps needed to address the root causes of poverty instead of treating symptoms, as well as why mainstreaming climate change adaptation across all programs is essential.On this year’s World Day of Social Justice, we speak about: Letting the voice of the local people be heard, our local partners know better. We discuss the steps needed to empower those living in poverty to take ...

    14 min
  7. Trends Shaping Funding in Education -2024

    01/22/2024

    Trends Shaping Funding in Education -2024

    A conversation with Samantha Ross, International Programme Director UK, of Link EducationTo mark this year's International Day of Education, we discuss Link's initiatives, the current landscape of funding, the locally-led development agenda, and the implications of climate change and technology on education.

    24 min
  8. Locally-Led Development: Moving from commitments to practical action

    12/21/2023

    Locally-Led Development: Moving from commitments to practical action

    In this episode, we sit down with Christina Bennet, CEO of Start Network, to explore the crucial question: how do we truly accelerate the global shift towards locally-led development, and not just commit to it?

    33 min
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The MzN International podcast “Chasing Impact” is dedicated to all leaders out there who are busy building a better world. We are here because we know that building a better world is not only necessary but possible. That pushing our business or nonprofit organisation to the next level means acting with purpose over short-term goals. That “success” means not simply chasing the next grand donation or quarterly profit target but - chasing impact. 

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