On the ground in Solomon Islands since 1999, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has earned a reputation as a trustworthy development partner in the collective effort of supporting Solomon Islands in achieving the objectives of the National Development Strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of the UNDP Multi-Country Office presence in Suva, Fiji, which covers 10 countries in the Pacific Region, UNDP Solomon Islands has a growing portfolio of country-focused inter ...
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We cover the UN, emerging tech, and multilateralism. Subscribe: theunbrief.substack.com
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This is the Colour of Innovation, a podcast on innovation brought to you by the United Nations Development Programme. Innovation for development is about disrupting the way things work, or don’t… and using creative approaches for solving difficult problems that people experience every day. This show brings to you inspiring stories of innovation from across the Arab States. In each episode, UNDP introduces social innovators, sharing their inspirations and their ideas, their passions and their ...
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Learning for Nature is a premier e-learning platform of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). LfN’s podcasts feature conversations with Indigenous peoples and local communities that demonstrate exceptional achievements in promoting nature-based solutions for sustainable development. Join LfN’s virtual community working to advance sustainable development and explore other learning opportunities at learningfornature.org
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Earth Reflections is a new podcast series by the Network of African Women Environmentalists (NAWE), to promote inter-generational and cross-sectoral dialogue, between the young Landscape Guardians and the environmental experts who have agreed to act as Landscape Mentors, supporting on the ground activities for landscape restoration during this UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration 2021-2030. NAWE is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), working in partnership with UNDP, Th ...
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What does it take to be a United Nations worker in some of the world’s most complex and dangerous places? How are UN humanitarians, human rights advocates, prosecutors, development experts, climate leaders and peacekeepers improving our world? Stationed in all reaches of the world and witness to suffering and atrocities, how are they helping people and coping themselves? To find out, Melissa Fleming meets them. Here you will discover extraordinary personal stories from people who devote thei ...
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Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
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Listen to 250+ interviews on philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Guests include Paul Polman, David Lynch, Siya Kolisi, Cherie Blair, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bob Moritz, David Miliband and Julia Gillard. Hosted by Alberto Lidji, Visiting Professor at Strathclyde Business School and ex-Global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Visit Lidji.org for more information.
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Impactpool Career Podcast is for all of you who are interested in a career within the United Nations, European Union, Development Banks, intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations. By following this podcast you are going to hear interviews with people who are having a remarkable careers within this field; to hear their stories about how they once entered into this type of career, choices that they have made, challenges that they have faced and not least hear what advice they can sha ...
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Objectivity matters. Today, more than ever. With no agenda, other than getting it right, Milliman’s Critical Point podcast takes a deep dive into subject matter that affects the health and well-being of people across the globe, from healthcare to retirement security, flood insurance to autonomous vehicles. Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to economists, Critical Point examines the inherent challenges – and innovative solutions – tha ...
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A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the rich diversity of policy experience and insights of the student body and faculty. The podcast is suppor ...
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This is the official podcast of Geneva Peace Week, a leading annual forum in the international peacebuilding calendar. Subscribe now for a library of content about peacebuilding and rebuilding trust after disruption, and don’t forget to tune into Geneva Peace Week at genevapeaceweek.ch.
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There are huge global problems that we hear about on a daily basis, so it’s my goal to explore these with you; to get a deeper understanding of what makes these issues complex, who are the stakeholders involved, and what progress is being made to solve some of these challenges. Together, we’re going to speak with movers and shakers in the business and impact worlds to learn more about their work in creating a better world. We promise to be candid and open to having our views challenged, whil ...
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Sidsel Kristensen, CEO of the LEGO Foundation, on Playful Learning, Collaborative Philanthropy, and Building Impactful Partnerships
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Sidsel Kristensen, CEO of the LEGO Foundation, offers a deep look into the Foundation’s mission to champion playful learning and create sustainable, impactful initiatives for children globally. The LEGO Foundation has a 25% stake in the LEGO Group. At the heart of the LEGO Foundation’s work is its belief in learning through play — a philosophy Kris…
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The Mexican Judicial Overhaul: resisting democratic backsliding
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Mexico is undergoing a constitutional and institutional crisis that is eroding its already fragile democracy. This is due to a recently approved constitutional reform that jeopardises checks and balances, the division of powers, the rule of law, judicial independence and democracy itself. (For more context of this reform, please read this article b…
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Geoff Wilson, Australian philanthropist, on innovative funding for social impact: Pioneering Pro Bono Investment Models and Scaling Philanthropy
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Geoff Wilson shares insights into his journey from financial success to a deep commitment to philanthropy, driven by a blend of personal values and a vision for the social impact potential within the asset management industry. Growing up in a middle-class family in Melbourne, Australia, Wilson absorbed values that emphasized community engagement, a…
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Why Actor Edward Norton Champions Biodiversity
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Acclaimed actor, filmmaker and three-time Academy Award nominee Edward Norton has long been raising his voice on behalf of the planet and its most vulnerable communities. As a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity, he is championing the protection of biodiversity for the well-being of all. “It’s quite heartbreaking. I started diving, when I was 1…
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Impactpool Podcast - Daiga Barone - Talent Acquisition Team Lead at the ICC
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In this Impactpool Podcast, we meet with the ICC's Talent Acquisition Team Lead, Daiga Barone. We look at the challenges and strategies of recruitment and human resources management; Daiga shares her own diverse career path, from the private sector to the public service of the ICC, and discusses the ICC's efforts to efficiently process a surge of j…
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Dr Simon Lyster, Chair of the Essex Local Nature Partnership, on Nature Recovery and Biodiversity Gains
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In this engaging conversation, Dr Simon Lyster, Chair of the Essex Local Nature Partnership, delves into the promising strides being made in nature recovery within Essex, a region in the United Kingdom. Despite the global trend of biodiversity loss and environmental challenges, Essex presents a model of positive change through collaborative efforts…
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Jared Blumenfeld, President of Waverley Street Foundation on Tackling Climate Change
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Jared Blumenfeld, President of the Waverley Street Foundation, discusses the foundation’s bold mission to deploy $3.5 billion over ten years to tackle climate change. The foundation was created and funded by Laurene Powell Jobs. Blumenfeld explains that unlike traditional foundations with perpetual funding models, Waverley Street’s "spend-down" app…
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John Roome on Global Development, Leadership, Climate Action, and Public Service
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In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, MPP student and Australian Rhodes Scholar Tahlia Smith sits down with John Roome, who recently retired after a distinguished 35-year career at the World Bank. A fellow Oxford alum, John reflects on how his time at Oxford and the Rhodes Scholarship shaped his path to international public service and lead…
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Healthcare costs in a presidential election year
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Healthcare costs are a hot topic as we approach open enrollment and the presidential election. In this episode of Critical Point, host Deana Bell sits down with Dave Liner and Jason Clarkson, principals at Milliman and co-authors of the Milliman Medical Index (MMI), to discuss the key drivers of 2024’s healthcare costs. They dive into the effects o…
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CEO Roundtable Discussion: The Entrepreneurial Mindset to Drive Social Impact
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CEO Roundtable Discussion: The Entrepreneurial Mindset to Drive Social Impact. The CEOs of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation - Australia (Peter Kaye), the Veddis Foundation (Murugan Vasudevan), Maanch (Darshita Gillies), and the MD of the Peter Jones Foundation (Bill Muirhead), join Alberto Lidji in his capacity as Visiting Pro…
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Navigating Djibouti’s Future: Youth Empowerment, Diplomacy, and Development with Haibado Abdoulkader Yacin
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In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, host Nick Fabbri sits down with Haibado Abdoulkader Yacin, a Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholar and Master of Public Policy student at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Haibado, a dedicated public servant from Djibouti, shares her incredible personal story and journey from Djibouti, in the Horn o…
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Catherine Johnstone, CEO of Royal Voluntary Service: Launching a Volunteering Marketplace and Civic Engagement
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Catherine Johnstone, CEO of Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), provides a compelling and thoughtful analysis of the evolving role of volunteering in society, highlighting the ambitious initiatives and rich legacy of the RVS. The organisation, with a history dating back to World War II, has played a pivotal role in mobilising citizens to take active rol…
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John Goodwin, Executive Chairman of the Learning Economy Foundation, on Driving Systemic Change in Education and Employment with Emergent Technologies and Verified Digital Credentials
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John Goodwin, Executive Chairman of the Learning Economy Foundation, offers an insightful examination of how emergent technologies — particularly verified credentials and digital credentials — are set to transform global education and employment systems. Through his role, John advocates for leveraging technology as a public good to promote equity, …
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UN Refugee Agency Fundraising Strategy
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Interview with Mark Manly, head of donor relations and resource mobilisation at the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The UNHCR focuses on providing international protection and solutions for refugees, internally displaced people, and preventing statelessness. Their fundraising strategy relies on flexible annual funding from government donors …
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Patrick Dunne and Rebecca Robins, co-authors of Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good, explore the dynamics of multigenerational collaboration in today’s world
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In this engaging episode, Patrick Dunne and Rebecca Robins delve into the fascinating and timely subject of multigenerational organizations, drawn from insights in their book Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good. For the first time in history, we have five distinct generations working concurrently across organizations globally, p…
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Sebnem Sener, Head of Private Finance for the SDGs at UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, on Closing the $4.2 Trillion SDG Financing Gap and Driving Impact in Emerging Markets
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In this enlightening discussion, Sebnem Sener, Head of Private Finance for the SDGs at United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Sustainable Finance Hub, provides a nuanced analysis of the vast financial gap preventing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The current $4.2 trillion annual financing shortfall is da…
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Impactpool Podcast - Michael Emery - Director, Division for Human Resources Management at the IOM
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Impactpool meets with Michael Emery, Director, Division for Human Resources Management at IOM - UN Migration. Micheal has a long working history in HR and dare we say it, always interesting stories to share!In this podcast we speak about his broad experience as an HR director, his take on advancing an inclusive workplace; the positive impact the Co…
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Geraldine O'Callaghan, Director of the World Food Programme Global Office, on Bridging the Widening Gap Between Global Hunger Needs and Available Resources
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Crisis on the Frontline: A Closer Look at the WFP’s Expanding Challenges Geraldine O’Callaghan, Director of the World Food Programme's Global Office, sheds light on the profound challenges faced by the WFP as the gap between global hunger needs and available resources widens significantly. With operations in 120 countries, the WFP is confronted wit…
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Jessica Anderen, CEO of the IKEA Foundation: Driving Global Change through Sustainable Livelihoods, Renewable Energy, and Value-Based Partnerships for a Better Future
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In this episode, Jessica Anderen, CEO of the IKEA Foundation, provides an in-depth look at the Foundation's commitment to addressing the most pressing global challenges, particularly poverty and climate change. She reflects on her journey within the IKEA ecosystem, from her extensive background in the corporate world to her current leadership role …
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Gargi Sharma Goel on Economic Policy, India, and her Journey at Oxford
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In this episode, Nick Fabbri speaks with Gargi Sharma Goel about her life and career in New Delhi, India, her work in the Ministry of Finance and Indian Revenue Service, key economic and tax policy interests, her journey to the Master of Public Policy at Oxford, balancing parenthood with studies, and the happiest memories from her time in the UK. *…
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Dedo n Ba, Director of Strategy of the Segal Family Foundation, Discusses Strategic Philanthropy, African Social Entrepreneurs, and Building Collaborative Ecosystems
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Dedo n Ba, Director of Strategy of the Segal Family Foundation, Discusses Strategic Philanthropy, African Social Entrepreneurs, and Building Collaborative Ecosystems. This episode offers a rich exploration of the strategic considerations and practical efforts involved in driving philanthropy in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights the importance of co…
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Christian Meyer on Economics, Behavioural Science, and Technology as tools for Positive Impacts on Livelihoods and the Labour Market
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In this episode, Oluwatamilore Oni speaks with Dr Christian Johannes Meyer, the Director of the Future of Development programme at the Oxford Martin School. Christian’s career spans research and programming focused on livelihoods and labour market interventions for vulnerable groups at the University of Oxford, the World Bank and the Center for Glo…
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Ten questions everyone’s asking about captives
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Cyber risk, climate change, new pharmaceutical therapies—as companies look for ways to manage increasing costs and unforeseen exposures, captives are a popular mechanism to insure against the unexpected. Around since the 1950s, today there are more than 7,000 captive insurers worldwide, with many headquartered in Vermont, Bermuda, and the Cayman Is…
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Luke Thomas, CEO of World Child Cancer: Bridging the Gap in Pediatric Cancer Care
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Luke Thomas, CEO of World Child Cancer: Bridging the Gap in Pediatric Cancer Care We delve into the critical work of World Child Cancer, an organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer in low to middle-income countries. World Child Cancer was established in 2007 to address the significant disparity in survival…
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Tony Abbott on Service, Politics, Democracy, and Australia
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In this episode, Nick Fabbri speaks with The Hon. Tony Abbott AC, Former Prime Minister of Australia. They discuss: The influence of the Jesuits, Oxford, and Father Paul Mankowski on Mr. Abbott's life and leadership qualities The art of effective opposition and developing alternative policies for the nation Achievements and regrets of the Abbott Go…
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Adenike Adeyemi on the interplay between Entrepreneurship, Policymaking, Nonprofits, and Artificial intelligence in driving Economic Development
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In this episode, Oluwatamilore Oni speaks with Adenike Adeyemi, CEO of FATE Foundation – Nigeria’s foremost business incubator and accelerator program set up to enable aspiring and emerging Nigerian entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale their businesses. Adenike shares highlights from her more than two decades of experience in the social impact sp…
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Naghma Mulla, CEO of the EdelGive Foundation, on supporting grassroots organisations in India
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The CEO of the EdelGive Foundation, Naghma Mulla, joins us on the Do One Better Podcast to discuss the impact of their GROW Fund (Grassroots, Resilience, Ownership and Wellness) which strengthened 100 high impact grassroots organisations in India over 24 months, through capacity-building and supporting key organisational functions. We explore what …
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I promised I will tell the story - Muhannad Hadi - UN Deputy Special Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory
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Muhannad Hadi knew that humanitarian work was his calling from an early age. Now UN Deputy Special Coordinator and humanitarian coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, he is devoting himself to helping to alleviate the unimaginable suffering in Gaza. “They told me that agony, 24/7. They told me what they go through from the morning unti…
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Jo Maugham KC, Founder and Director of the Good Law Project: leveraging the law to change the world
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The Founder and Director of the Good Law Project, Jo Maugham KC, on leveraging the law to craft the world you’d like to see. The law is a powerful means to effect positive social change but not everyone has access to it and the law isn’t always used for good. In this episode we explore social impact through the lens of public interest litigation, a…
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Keeping hope alive - Juliette Murekeyisoni - UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
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Growing up as a refugee in Burundi, Juliette Murekeyisoni dedicated herself to helping others from an early age. In her recent role as UNHCR’s deputy representative in South Sudan, she continued to keep hope alive by encouraging refugees to focus on their education and long-term perspectives. “For me, every time I meet them, I tell them: “Don't los…
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Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO of the New Economics Foundation, on his new book "Power to the People", Universal Basic Income and creating a better future
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Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO of the New Economics Foundation, on his new book "Power to the People", Universal Basic Income and creating a better future. Overview In this intellectually stimulating episode, host Alberto Lidji interviews Danny Sriskandarajah, the Chief Executive of the New Economics Foundation (NEF). The discussion delves into various …
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Racing to prevent famine in Gaza - Matthew Hollingworth - World Food Programme (WFP)
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Matthew Hollingworth has worked in conflict zones around the world, from Ukraine to South Sudan and Syria. Previously in charge of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) emergency operations in the West Bank and Gaza, Matthew was responsible for delivering life-saving aid to desperate people. “People ask me every single day when I'm in Gaza: “When will t…
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Impactpool Podcast - Sophie Rwegera Khadhraoui - Head of Staffing Division at the ICRC
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In this podcast, we meet with Sophie Rwegera Khadhraoui who is the Head of Staffing Division at the International Committee of the Red Cross.In our discussion we touch upon Sophie’s career path in the ICRC, the insights that data analytics bring in the decision-making process for workforce planning, and how the ICRC nurtures talent and facilitates …
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Sarah Bouchie, CEO of Helen Keller Intl on Combating Global Blindness, Malnutrition, and the Impact of Climate Change
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Sarah Bouchie, CEO of Helen Keller Intl on Combating Global Blindness, Malnutrition, and the Impact of Climate Change. Helen Keller International's Mission: Helen Keller Intl, a 109-year-old organization, focuses on combating blindness, poor health, and malnutrition. The organization scales innovative solutions to ensure everyone can live a healthy…
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Jupneet Singh on Public Service, Healthcare, Leadership, and Kindness
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This episode features Jupneet Singh, an MPP student, Rhodes Scholar, and 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force. It covers: Jupeet’s personal story before coming to Oxford, including her time at MIT and volunteering at high school Jupneet’s Sikh heritage and culture Joining the US Air Force and Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) while at universit…
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Anushka Jadhav and Rafaela Viana on the 2024 Education World Forum and Education Policy
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In this episode, Nick Fabbri speaks with fellow MPP students Anushka Jadhav and Rafaela Viana about the 2024 Education World Forum, their personal education journeys in India and Brazil respectively, Education Policy in Oxford, and some of the major education policy issues and developments globally. Anushka and Rafaela also reflect on their time at…
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Navigating the Unthinkable: Manal Fouani on UNDP's Mission in Ukraine During the Russian Invasion
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In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, Mykhailo Kiktenko speaks with Manal Fouani, the UNDP Chief of Country Support and Oversight for the Regional Bureau of Arab States. In 2022, Manal served as the UNDP Resident Representative ad interim in Ukraine, where she led the organization's response during the full-scale Russian invasion. We discus…
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Kieron Boyle, CEO of the Impact Investing Institute, on creating a fairer, greener, and more resilient future
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The CEO of the Impact Investing Institute, Kieron Boyle, discusses the nuances of impact investing, its various definitions, and the role it plays in creating a fairer, greener, and more resilient future. Kieron explains the mission of the Impact Investing Institute, a nonprofit established by the UK government to accelerate impact investing both i…
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To fight global hunger, farmers know best - Beth Bechdol - Deputy Director-General - UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Growing up on a farm, Beth Bechdol never dreamed of following in her agricultural family’s footsteps. Now Deputy Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), she has not only returned to her roots, but is now fighting the corner of farmers the world over. “I know what it takes to grow a crop and to provide enough support fo…
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Jon Rosser, Chair of the Single Homeless Project, on the systemic undercounting of women experiencing homelessness.
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Jon Rosser, Chair of the Single Homeless Project, on the systemic undercounting of women experiencing homelessness. Overview: In this eye-opening episode of the Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji sits down with Jon Rosser, Chair of the Single Homeless Project, to delve into the pressing issue of homelessness in the UK, with a particular focus on …
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Increasing diversity in clinical trials
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Drugmakers are taking steps to make sure clinical trials include participants from a variety of backgrounds—and they are steadily making progress, as evidenced by new studies of multiple sclerosis and sickle cell disease. Milliman health researchers Ellyn Russo and Chris Page unpack a history of distrust in medical research, the implications of fai…
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Breaking barriers to progress - Achim Steiner - Head of United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
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Born in Brazil to German parents, Achim Steiner knows first hand the power of cultural exchange to drive international cooperation. Now head of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), he leads global efforts to secure a better future for our planet and its people. “The clearest lesson from 50 years of modern development thinking is don't try…
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Tony Hulton, CEO of Walking with the Wounded: Supporting Veterans
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In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Tony Hulton, Chief Executive Officer of Walking with the Wounded. Tony shares the critical work his organisation is doing to support ex-service personnel in the UK. The discussion spans across various support services provided by the charity, including mental health, social work, employment support, an…
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Human rights is our strongest tool - Volker Türk - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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Volker Türk has the greatest respect for those able to hold onto hope when all appears to be lost. As United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, he has devoted his life and career to helping the world’s most vulnerable people. “What has always struck me was encounters with people who are extremely resilient … who actually see hope, includin…
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