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The U.S. State Department has signed a bilateral agreement with Kenya, its first in its ongoing efforts to overhaul how it provides global health assistance. The United States said it will invest up to $1.6 billion over five years in the East African... more

We dig into the details of a new report published by UNAIDS, which found that donor funding cuts to the HIV response could lead to an additional 3.9 million new infections over the next five years, even if treatment coverage is maintained. The report... more

This week, we unpack the major storylines emerging from the G20 Summit — the first ever held on African soil — where South Africa used its presidency to spotlight debt, inequality, climate, and critical minerals, even as the United States chose not t... more

This week, we take a look at the details of the new template for bilateral agreements between the United States and partner governments, which sheds light on the ideas floating around the Trump administration on how it will engage with other countrie... more

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Recent Guests

Lisel Lifshitz Gudiño
Executive Director of Mujeres Aliadas
Mujeres Aliadas
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #124: Impact of HIV funding cuts, and the rise of digital public infrastructure
Carla Haddad Mardini
Director of Private Fundraising and Partnerships at UNICEF
UNICEF
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #120: After 2025’s ‘seismic’ shock, what’s next for development and aid?
Julienne Oyler
Co-founder and CEO of Inomoko
Inomoko
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #120: After 2025’s ‘seismic’ shock, what’s next for development and aid?
Haven Le
Chief Strategy Officer at Pivotal Ventures
Pivotal Ventures
Episode: Special episode: Pivotal Ventures on Funding the Future of Women’s Health
Cecilia Conrad
CEO of Lover for Change
Lover for Change
Episode: Special episode: Pivotal Ventures on Funding the Future of Women’s Health
Darren Cormack
CEO of the Mines Advisory Group
Mines Advisory Group
Episode: Special episode: A conversation with the Mines Advisory Group
Faheen Allibhoy
Managing Director and Global Head of Multilateral and Development Institutions at JP Morgan
JP Morgan
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #116: A look ahead to the World Bank and IMF meetings
Shari Spiegel
Director of the Financing for Development Office at the UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs
UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #106: The next steps after FfD4, and how UN programs are affected by aid cuts
Colum Lynch
Global development reporter
Episode: This Week in Global Dev: #106: The next steps after FfD4, and how UN programs are affected by aid cuts

Hosts

David Ainsworth
Host of discussions concerning global development, often covering significant international events and trends.
Rumbi Chakamba
Co-host and contributor focusing on global development initiatives and humanitarian topics.
Adva Saldana
Co-host frequently addressing innovative solutions within global development and health frameworks.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • V interesting insights

    Just discovered this podcast and really enjoying it. Very interesting insights into the development industry and landscape, chatty and usually very accessible even for an outsider.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VRainey
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Informative and enjoyable listen on global dev

    Devex is the go to news source for global dev, global health and humanitarian issues and this podcast is a great way to stay up to date on the latest trends and hear directly from leaders. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amelia_DC
    United States4 years ago
  • Davos Dispatch.

    I really enjoyed Adva’s perspective in the Davos Dispatch episode and would love to hear more from her!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EB_.
    United States4 years ago
  • Love the Davos Dispatch

    Great podcast. I really like the Davos Dispatch episodes with Adva Saldinger. More episodes with her please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A. Stafford 08
    United States4 years ago

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Feedback often notes the engaging format, which balances complexity with clear communication, making it suitable even for non-experts in the field.
Many appreciate the diverse perspectives from expert guests, highlighting a blend of professional insight and accessibility.
Listeners value the insightful discussions and the depth of analysis provided on pressing global issues.

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Special Episode: Innovation in Action - Scaling Climate Solutions from the Ground Up
Q: Can you talk a little about why you launched the practical guide to sustainable agriculture growth?
The guide aims to present tangible examples of successful partnerships and technologies that can scale, using case studies to inform policy-making.
Special Episode: Innovation in Action - Scaling Climate Solutions from the Ground Up
Q: What do you think needs to happen to be able to really scale these innovations and make some of this technology more accessible, particularly to smallholder farmers?
There needs to be a predictable regulatory system so that innovations can move from the lab to the field, enabling business investment and ensuring that farmers can access markets.
This Week in Global Dev: #120: After 2025’s ‘seismic’ shock, what’s next for development and aid?
Q: Are you having to pivot? Are you having to make new partnerships?
Carla shares that UNICEF is managing a diversified portfolio of partnerships and investments to adapt to funding changes.
This Week in Global Dev: #120: After 2025’s ‘seismic’ shock, what’s next for development and aid?
Q: What is the organization you work at?
Julienne explains that Inomoko provides business advising and investments to entrepreneurs in displacement-affected communities.
Special episode: A conversation with the Mines Advisory Group
Q: How do you make the case to policymakers that mine action should be focused on?
I outline three arguments: the moral imperative of humanitarian aid, the development argument enabling humanitarian assistance, and the diplomatic leverage of mine clearance.

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