Voices in Development: A Podcast from Yale's Economic Growth Center

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Voices in Development: A Podcast from Yale's Economic Growth Center

A regular series exploring issues related to sustainable development and economic justice in low and middle income countries. Produced by the Economic Growth Center at Yale University. 

  1. NOV 5

    Development Dialogue: Namrata Kala, Rohini Pande & Catherine Wolfram on financing climate adaptation

    Financing climate adaptation: What works, what doesn’t, and can carbon credits help to bridge the gap?In first episode of Development Dialogues, our new series with VoxDevTalks, host Catherine Cheney is joined by Namrata Kala, Rohini Pande, and Catherine Wolfram to discuss research on climate adaptation measures in lower-income countries, how to pay for them, and the role voluntary carbon markets and compliance markets can play.Namrata Kala is an Associate Professor at MIT Sloan School of Man...

    34 min

  2. JUL 25

    Climate Change & Water Scarcity: Islamul Haque and Mushfiq Mobarak on crafting research based on community needs in Bangladesh

    Rising sea levels are already creating intersecting crises in Bangladesh, often described as “the ground zero of climate change." How can social scientists aid in the response? When economists Islamul Haque and Mushfiq Mobarak began to examine the economic impact of rising salinity levels in coastal areas of Bangladesh, they expected to focus on labor and migration issues among farmers shifting from agriculture to aquaculture. However, when they began to talk to community members, they found ...

    36 min

  3. JUL 1

    Tailoring Inequality Research for the Latin American Context: Marcela Eslava, Santiago Levy, and Ana de la O on region-specific research collaboration

    In Latin America, inequality has persisted despite major structural economic and social change. In order to help develop effective policies for a more equitable society, a new research initiative explores the causes and consequences of inequality within the Latin American context.In this episode of Voices in Development, three leading social scientists discuss a project to develop “a shared vision” of inequality in Latin America. Marcela Eslava, Professor of Economics and Dean of the School o...

    30 min

  4. MAY 18

    Why women in India are dropping out of the workforce: Farzana Afridi and Kanika Mahajan

    Although women around the world have joined the labor market in rising numbers over the past several decades, the percentage of women in the labor force in India has declined, even while their education levels have risen and the country has experienced rapid economic growth. In this episode of Voices in Development, Farzana Afridi, a professor of Economics at the Indian Statistical Institute in Delhi, and Kanika Mahajan, Associate Professor of Economics at Ashoka University in Sonipat, I...

    29 min

  5. APR 14

    Building In-Country Partnerships in Development Economics: Chris Udry, Francis Annan, and Rohini Pande share insights from Ghana and Beyond

    ​Much of the research on economic development in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, is led by researchers who are outsiders to the regions they study. While this outsider perspective can help them see elements of the social or economic structure less visible to those who are deeply embedded in local institutions, partnerships with individuals and communities living and working in the area provide crucial insights for both the research process and its application to poli...

    26 min

  6. MAR 6

    Digital Inclusion & Economic Development: Conversations with Pramod Varma, Alix Peterson Zwane and Rohini Pande

    Despite the widespread acknowledgment of the potential for digital technologies to accelerate inclusive economic growth, not everyone has access to the mobile devices, internet connectivity, and affordable data they need to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. This digital divide, which includes gender specific barriers, prevents billions of people from accessing the fundamental digital resources necessary for participation in the modern economy. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI...

    22 min

  7. 12/07/2023

    Supporting Farmers on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Kelsey Jack on Technology Adoption for Climate Adaptation

    The vast majority of climate financing is directed towards mitigating, reducing, or preventing greenhouse gas emissions. However, there is a vital need for climate financing aimed at adaptation, protecting the lives and livelihoods of the people most affected by climate change. Low-income countries are disproportionately suffering from climate breakdowns, particularly among the poorest and most vulnerable people within these countries. In this episode of Voices in Development, Kelsey Jac...

    19 min

  8. 10/31/2023

    Navigating trade-offs between the environment and economic growth: Nicholas Ryan on new possibilities for environmental regulation in emerging markets

    Today’s environmental crises are affecting lower-income countries – and within those countries, poor and marginalized communities – most of all. Policymakers in these countries are seeking new ways to balance trade-offs between the economic growth that can provide citizens with income-generating opportunities, and the harmful emissions that industrial production usually entails.For over a decade, EGC affiliate Nick Ryan and colleagues have worked with policymakers in the highly industrialized...

    31 min
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A regular series exploring issues related to sustainable development and economic justice in low and middle income countries. Produced by the Economic Growth Center at Yale University. 

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