DevDive

Anushna Jha
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A podcast attempting to understand the practice of development through the lens and experiences of those working in the sector.

  1. Episode 41: SDG 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities

    2025. 07. 18.

    Episode 41: SDG 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities

    In conversation with Mika Mei Jia Tan on #SDG11- Sustainable Cities and Communities. Mika is the Co-Founder and Lead for East and Southeast Asia at the Urban Biodiversity Hub (UBHub), developing tools and guidance to enable local governments to plan with nature. She has been building capacity and tools for non-state actors to participate meaningfully in biodiversity governance and action for the past 15 years. An interdisciplinary thinker, Mika holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies (Conservation Biology) from Middlebury College, USA, and is an inaugural Middlebury Social Entrepreneurship Fellow.  In this episode, we talk about climate change, its impact on cities and people, and explore how cities can be made more sustainable. We hear Mika's vision for UBHub and her work with young leaders. We also discuss how biodiversity governance and sustainability can be prioritised along with economic growth.

    44분
  2. Episode 40: SDG 10- Reduced Inequalities

    2025. 06. 06.

    Episode 40: SDG 10- Reduced Inequalities

    In conversation with Harshita Sinha, PhD Candidate in the Department of International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her doctoral research focuses on Internal migrant workers access to welfare and social rights in the Indian Informal Economy. In this episode of the SDG series, we talk about SDG 10 targets, and focus on the challenges surrounding equitable migration policies and practice. We talk about the role of state and non-state actors, and the critical role that people play in promoting equal and inclusive spaces in areas where migrants move. We also talk about the relationship between migration and socio-economic mobility, and how one does not necessarily lead to the other. Finally, we listen to Harshita's D-Dream.

    40분
  3. Episode 40: SDG 10- Teaser

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    Episode 40: SDG 10- Teaser

    New episode coming soon! Tune into DevDive's next episode to dive into SDG 10 where we are in conversation with Harshita Sinha, PhD Candidate at The London School of Economics and Political Science.

    1분
  4. Episode 39: SDG 9- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

    2025. 02. 07.

    Episode 39: SDG 9- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

    In this episode of DevDive, we dive into SDG 9- its targets, progress, challenges, and way ahead. We talk about the long standing issue of balacing development with sutainability, and discuss what is means of different countries. We speak about inequality in innovation and industry, and what the future could hold. Like in every episode, we also ask our guest about his development-dream. We are in conversation with Dr. Kent Kamasumba who is an expert on Sustainability. Dr. Kent has a PhD in Global Governance and Development from Seoul National University, He is currently a visiting scholar at SNU Asia Center. His expertise lies in Sustainability, Political Economy, and Environmental, social and governance [ESG], focusing on East Asia and Africa, and he aspires to forge pathways for sustainable development and policy innovation in these regions. Sustainability has been a part of his entire professional life, beginning as an international affairs coordinator at Seoul University where he helped drive research, funding and sustainable developments for students in Zambia.

    34분
  5. Episode 38:SDG 8- Decent Work and Economic Growth

    2025. 01. 31.

    Episode 38:SDG 8- Decent Work and Economic Growth

    In conversation with Dr. Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju, an educator, coach, academic, entrepreneur, SDGs, and global opportunities expert. She is the founder of I-Train Africa, an Edtech social enterprise, and is working towards cultivating a generation of African youths armed with the knowledge, skills, and direction to shape a promising future. In this episode of DevDive, we speak about SDGs and how they are connected to people and their lived realities. We delve into SDG 8 and try and unpack what is meant by decent work and economic growth. We learn about I-Train Africa and the interconnections between SDG 4 and 8, and talk about an inclusive approach to the goals. We also hear about Dr. Aderinsola's d-dream.

    30분
  6. Episode 37: SDG 7- Affordable and Clean Energy

    2023. 05. 21.

    Episode 37: SDG 7- Affordable and Clean Energy

    In conversation with Shayna Vayser, Low Income Program Manager at the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), where she leads the investment of millions of dollars in energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing across the District of Columbia. Her work at the intersection of emerging technology, equity, and sustainability includes serving as a Web3 Advisory Board Member at Salesforce, as well as the Senior Policy Advisor on Sustainable Development at the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA).  In her role at UNA-NCA, Shayna leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Global Goals at Home program, which localizes the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in order to establish a proxy framework for data collection and analysis on sustainable development across DC, MD, and VA. Shayna earned her MA in International Relations from American University. In this episode of DevDive, we delve into SDG 7 through Shayna's journey in the energy sector. We talk about the targets and challenges of the goal, the need to balance localisation with global targets, and the importance of collecting and using data effectively. We also discuss the relationship between energy and climate change.

    26분

  7. 2023. 01. 07.

    Episode 36: SDG 6- Clean Water and Sanitation

    In conversation with Julia Bauer on the 6th Sustainable Development Goal i.e. Clean Water and Sanitation. Julia started out as a hydrogeologist and modelled groundwater quality under an open dumping site. She went on to study Integrated Water Management and WASH with the International Water Centre in Brisbane, Australia. She continued her career in the international development sector working with the GIZ etc. and then moved to local, small NGOs, helping them in their efforts to get financial support for their locally adapted approaches. She has worked in South-East Asia, Nepal - Namibia and Tanzania. She worked on various projects with engineers without borders and small business schemes to empower local efforts, safeguard culturally unique approaches and protect local markets. She is currently working for TAUW, an Environmental Engineering Consultancy, on groundwater protection and climate change adaptation. In this episode of DevDive, we discuss Julia's experiences in various countries and contexts, balancing localisation with this global goal, difference in approach taken by international organisations and local NGOs, the urgent need for groundwater protection, and what each of us can do to that effect.

    29분
  8. Episode 35: SDG 5- Gender Equality

    2022. 11. 26.

    Episode 35: SDG 5- Gender Equality

    In conversation with Aanya Wig, Co-Founder of Girl Up Rise (now Her Haq). Aanya is a recent graduate from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi and a SUSI scholar, being one of the four girls nominated to represent India for a women's leadership fellowship with the US Department of State. She is the Co-Founder of Girl Up Rise, a youth-led collective working towards creating a world where no woman has to fight to make her voice heard. Aanya is also Programme Associate at Circle In, working on empowering women economically. She is also on the Young People’s Action team for UNICEF working towards empowering young people. In this episode we talk about Aanya's early experiences that led her to work towards gender equality, her work on women's agency and their empowerment, and how she defines women's leadership. We also delve into the gendered impact of the pandemic and the way forward towards a more inclusive, equal world.

    20분
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A podcast attempting to understand the practice of development through the lens and experiences of those working in the sector.

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    Anushna Jha
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    2020년 - 2025년
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