"Transforming refugees into entrepreneurs" in conversation with Zulfiqar Deo
Why is sustainable development important? How can business mentoring and entrepreneurship be used to support refugees from post-conflict regions? In this episode, our Europe Events Officer, Esther, sp...
31 Jan 202235min
How does change happen? And other topics of debate in International Development in discussion with Dr. Duncan Green
How does change happen? In this episode, one of our events officers, Marnie, speaks with Dr Duncan Green, a strategic advisor to Oxfam GB on the topic of “What’s wrong with aid and other topics of deb...
20 Jan 202248min
1 year, 9% vaccinated (Part 1): What's behind the vaccine crisis in Africa? With Ade Adeyemi
Why have only 9% of people in Africa been fully vaccinated when other countries are offering their citizens booster jabs? This lack of access to vaccines arguably points towards greater infrastructura...
17 Jan 202229min
Telling the Untold Stories of International Development in China
Eric Zhang interviews Mr. Huang HongXiang to discuss his journey from being a wildlife journalist featured in the Oscar nominee documentary ‘The Ivory Game’ to establishing the social enterprise ‘Chin...
5 Des 202135min
‘Migrating after graduation: Are skilled migrants beneficial or detrimental to development in Asia?
How can developing countries ever develop if so many of their doctors, nurses and engineers are moving abroad seeking higher pay? This asymmetric movement of skilled workers is called 'brain drain' an...
9 Nov 202135min
Craig Whitlock on Afghanistan
In the recent months, Afghanistan has undergone a series of political and social changes. In this podcast, we take a step back and start by looking at how this all began with the US invasion in the 20...
9 Nov 202129min
"Losing One's Language: Why Minority Tongues Matter More for Development Than We Think" with James Griffiths
If development is to mean more than economic growth, then language should be on top of our agendas. The preservation of minority languages and the building of lingua franca is crucial for the cultural...
26 Okt 202148min
“Internet Censorship in China” (Part 2/2) with Rongbin Han
Is censorship ever effective? What methods do the Chinese government use to censor the internet? Why does the Chinese government believe in censorship, and why do so many people in China agree? In the...
21 Jun 20211h 1min
