The food paradox: Why those who feed us can't feed themselves with Roger Thurow
Summary Award-winning journalist Roger Thurow reveals how conventional farming practices are simultaneously depleting resources and failing millions of farmers worldwide. His investigation finds that ...
28 Apr 202529min
This Week in Global Dev: #94: Live from the World Bank meetings, an inside look at the targeting of MCC
With the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in full swing, we are recording live from the conference. From the United States’ approach to the institutions to how to create more...
24 Apr 202534min
This Week in Global Dev: #93: What can we expect from the World Bank Spring Meetings?
This week we published a story in which we spoke with 14 former and current World Central Kitchen staff members and contractors to find out what lay behind the deaths of seven of the nonprofit’s staff...
18 Apr 202540min
Special episode: 5 billion people lack access to surgery. Here’s what needs to change
Special episode: 5 billion people lack access to surgery. Here’s what needs to change by Devex
17 Apr 202533min
Vulnerability as risk: Garance Wattez-Richard on insuring the emerging middle class
Summary Garance Wattez-Richard, CEO of AXA EssentiALL, discusses the transformative potential of inclusive insurance in addressing vulnerabilities, particularly in low and middle-income countries. She...
15 Apr 202530min
This Week in Global Dev: #92: Confusion deepens over USAID cuts as errors pile up
Confusion surrounding U.S. foreign assistance deepened this week as USAID reversed several program terminations—including life-saving food aid—just days after announcing them. The World Food Programme...
10 Apr 202530min
This Week in Global Dev: #91: Trump's USAID abolition plan: What does it mean for global development?
The Trump administration formally informed Congress of its proposal to abolish USAID, merging key aspects of its operations into the State Department. This plan involves the complete shutdown of the a...
4 Apr 202536min
Business in challenging markets: Viva Ona Bartkus on building businesses in fragile economies
Summary Discover why "business as usual" fails in the world's toughest places. Viva Ona Bartkus sits down with Raj Kumar to reveal the counterintuitive tactics that unlock massive opportunities where ...
3 Apr 202541min
