The CGD Podcast

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The CGD Podcast

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

  1. SEP 12

    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.

    12 min

  2. AUG 29

    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.

    43 min

  3. AUG 22

    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.

    27 min

  4. AUG 15

    Lagos to Mombasa: What Can Climate-Resistant Infrastructure Do for Africa?

    Gyude speaks with Antonio Pedro of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, about the links between the sustainable development goals, climate adaptive technology, and accelerating infrastructural development on the continent.

    28 min

  5. JUL 18

    CGD Podcast: Paraguay’s Sustainable Growth Strategy with Carlos Fernández Valdovinos

    CGD’s Liliana Rojas Suarez speaks with Paraguay’s Minister of Finance Carlos Fernández Valdovinos about the keys to the country’s growth, including the impact of recent reforms, aligning development policy with climate goals, and diversifying the economy.

    37 min

  6. JUN 27

    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.

    34 min

  7. JUN 6

    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.

    29 min

  8. MAY 23

    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.

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

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    Center for Global Development
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    2009 - 2024
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