Parhaat Global Economy Podcastit (2025)

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Season 2! Underworlds with Mark Shaw - Underworlds with Mark Shaw 2:14

6M ago2:14

2:14

Underworlds with Mark Shaw is returning for another season. Mark sits down with authors to discuss their investigations into the murky world of organized crime. In season two, we hear about a range of stories such as money laundering and cryptocurrency; the 'Ndrangheta's expansion from Calabria, Italy to other countries of Europe. Also the story of…

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TRAILER: Underworlds with Mark Shaw - Underworlds with Mark Shaw 2:00

1y ago2:00

2:00

Welcome to Underworlds with Mark Shaw. Organized Crime is everywhere, hidden in plain sight. The stories from this world have been mythologised by Hollywood. But the reality can be even stranger and more exciting than fiction. From the golden age of the American mafia (La Cosa Nostra), to the modern-day cocaine empires, and from the shadowy links b…

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Organized Crime Risk in South Africa 25:57

3y ago25:57

25:57

Organized crime in South Africa threatens the economy, its people and the democratic institutions themselves. Every day we see a number of different and seemingly unconnected criminal incidents taking place - from assassinations to gang rapes in an illegal mining community; and from the violence of the taxi industry to organized cooper theft. But w…

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The Gangs of Grassy Park 15:47

3y ago15:47

15:47

The Cape Flats in South Africa is made up of 20 suburbs make up the Cape Flats; populated predominantly by black and coloured communities, a term used to describe those of mixed-heritage. Each suburb is marked by poverty, crime, drug abuse, gangsterism and violence. In this, Lindy Mtongana's final episode, she looks at the Grassy Park where a slew …

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Political Assassinations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 18:07

3+ y ago18:07

18:07

In this episode Lindy delves into the murky world of political assassinations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Where, according to the GI-TOC's assassination monitor data, for three of the last six years, political assassinations were higher than all other South African provinces combined. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speaker(s): Greg Arde, Journalist …

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Cattle Rustling in Mali 21:14

3+ y ago21:14

21:14

In this episode Lindy explores the world of cattle rustling in Mali, an act that has existed for centuries. But cattle rustling has evolved into a highly organized form of criminality involving Islamists and bandits, forcing farmers to arm themselves to protect themselves and their herds. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speaker: Deo Gumba, Civil Society …

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Drugs and Development Hub Regional Conversation 30:02

3+ y ago30:02

30:02

The Drugs and Development Hub is an initiative that brings together researchers, academics, policymakers and people affected by drug economies to discuss new approaches to drug policy. The ultimate goal is to shift mindsets towards more socially conscious and public-health oriented approach. This is the second episode covering the DDH. In this podc…

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The "Young Tycoon" and Fake Gold Scams in East Africa 18:10

3+ y ago18:10

18:10

In this episode, Lindy explores the case of Lual Lawrence Malong Yor, a South Sudanese businessman with a compulsion for flamboyant self promotion. But last year he was jailed in Uganda for masterminding a million-dollar fake gold scam. The Malong case is emblematic of a prolific problem in East Africa's gold Market. At the heart of these scams are…

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Illicit Markets and Insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique 21:22

3+ y ago21:22

21:22

The attack on Palma last year made international headlines but for five years, Mozambique has been the site of a violent insurgency. The armed jihadist group, Ansar Al-Sunna, has terrorised communities in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. It’s believed that more than 3000 people have been killed, and over 700,000 displaced. Despite internation…

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Abalone: The Trafficked South African Sea Snail 24:27

3+ y ago24:27

24:27

Abalone is a fairly innocuous little creature that fits in the palm of your hand. It's a type of sea snail found off the coast of South Africa, and abalone is also considered a delicacy in Asia. It's been driven to near-extinction by massive levels of poaching, in a transnational criminal network that sees local, regional and international players …

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Pacts, Protests and the Legacy of COP26 43:01

4y ago43:01

43:01

COP26 was described as "our last chance saloon" to save the planet. Over 35,000 delegates from 197 countries travelled to host-city Glasgow, and at the end we had a new climate agreement – the Glasgow Climate Pact, which will set the global climate agenda to 2030. But in the months since the response to COP26 has been predictably mixed – so what di…

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Africa Index on Organized Crime 25:02

4y ago25:02

25:02

At the end of November 2021, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime alongside the International Institute for Strategic Studies released the Africa Organized Crime Index 2021 – which provides a picture of criminality and resilience of every country in Africa. The aim is to guide African policymaking and to stimulate debate on o…

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The Multi-Billion Dollar Food Opportunity 21:06

4y ago21:06

21:06

Our food systems are failing us. Over 800 million people are suffering from hunger, while 13% of the world’s population are obese. So what is to blame? Agricultural production follows the money. And 87% of the $540 billion given to agricultural producers each year is either price distorting or harmful to nature and human health. So what we can do t…

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Cheetahs 23:26

4y ago23:26

23:26

The Cheetah – the fastest land animal in the world. This big cat once ranged across most of Africa and into Asia – today there are thought to be only 7,000 still living in the wild. The Cheetah is a protected species and is endangered, but there are a few countries that allow their legal export. But irregularities within the trade system means that…

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Building a Fairer Post-Pandemic World 29:49

4y ago29:49

29:49

It's been said that pandemics act as a "great leveller" – but has that been the case with COVID-19? While it’s created millions of new millionaires – and even so-called “COVID billionaires” – it's also pushed 100 million others into extreme poverty. So should we be surprised? Or has COVID-19 simply exposed and amplified a series of inequalities tha…

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The Kuluna Gangs of Kinshasa 40:34

4y ago40:34

40:34

"Joining Kuluna gangs is an expression of anger, injustice and frustration - to enact revenge on society" Kinshasa, a megacity in Central Africa and the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The majority of the 12-million city population are under 25, but rapid urbanisation, a lack of employment opportunities, violence and poverty has seen m…

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How to Silence the Guns: Southern Africa’s illegal firearms markets 28:35

4y ago28:35

28:35

For decades the illegal firearms market in the Southern African counties was driven by regional conflicts, many of those firearms likely ended up in the hands of criminal groups. But today, we are seeing a much more worrying trend - newer weapons entering the market, some through cross-border trafficking, but more are being sourced domestically. An…

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Fishy Business 50:21

4y ago50:21

50:21

This is a story of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, complex corporate structures, human trafficking, arms smuggling, corruption and the capture of state institutions. In this collaborative episode with Deep Dive: Exploring Organized Crime, we travel to the rich fishing grounds off Puntland in Somalia and a fleet of vessels known a…

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Green Recoveries for a Jobs-Rich Future 17:56

4+ y ago17:56

17:56

This month: reflections from PAGE@ HLPF 2021. How can governments grasp the opportunity to turn economic recovery into long-term, sustainable economic transformation - while also advancing on the SDGs? (The answer: a mix of finance, private sector incentives, citizen engagement, and partnerships). In Episode 8, we compile the best parts from PAGE's…

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Symptoms of Change for Green Jobs in Peru 29:02

4+ y ago29:02

29:02

Peru stands at a crossroads. Three-quarters of its workers are informal or self-employed. The country’s diverse natural resources–which serve as the backbone of its economy and labour market–are also under threat. So what is it doing to change the script? How is it addressing labour challenges and ensuring decent employment for all while also promo…

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Are We Building Back Better? 46:31

4+ y ago46:31

46:31

Just over a year ago, as COVID-19 was causing personal, social and economic devastation across the world, government leaders were quick to announce their plans to “build back better” as part of a green recovery. At the time, we all listened. But were we too quick to take these statements at face value? 12 months on, have governments really been mat…

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The Death of Déby 47:28

4+ y ago47:28

47:28

On the 20th April 2021, Idriss Déby Itno, the President of Chad for three decades died from wounds he reportedly suffered on the frontline against rebel fighters. His death could leave a power vacuum in a region that is already rife with instability, fuelling more uncertainty, violence, geopolitical posturing, and criminal opportunity in the Sahel.…

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Introducing: Too Many Enemies 8:41

4+ y ago8:41

8:41

We would like to introduce the Africa and the Global Illicit Economy audience to a new podcast series that has been launched by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. It's called ‘Too Many Enemies’ – and the series looks at the assassination crisis in South Africa through the lens of a very specific case. In a brilliant bit of…

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From Lines to Loops for a Circular Economy 45:24

4+ y ago45:24

45:24

Take, make, dispose, repeat. Those four words underpin everything that we do in our daily lives. But at what cost to people, and our planet? COVID-19 has highlighted the wastefulness of our current economic model. So how do we embrace the switch from lines to loops - or from a linear to a circular economy - as part of a green recovery? In Episode 5…

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Cabo Delgado: Africa’s Forgotten Insurgency 49:59

4+ y ago49:59

49:59

On March 24th 2021, Islamist insurgents carried out an attack on the coastal town of Palma in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. The days of fighting, looting, massacres, private military contractors, and dramatic rescues led to thousands more people fleeing to escape the violence. The attack took place just a few kilometres from Tot…

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Financing a Nature-Positive Economy 47:08

4+ y ago47:08

47:08

COVID-19 is the product of a biodiversity crisis, and has shown that impacts from nature can be more devastating and immediate than those from climate change. To reset our relationship with nature – and avoid financing ourselves into extinction – how do we redirect finance flows to create a more a nature-positive economy tomorrow? In Episode 4, we …

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The Evolution of Meth Markets in Eastern and Southern Africa 37:45

4+ y ago37:45

37:45

With the release of the new report: A Synthetic Age: The Evolution of Methamphetamine Markets in Eastern and Southern Africa - How do GI analysts research drugs? And what happens when, despite the best efforts, prosecution of illicit actors fails? Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Guests: Jason Eligh, Senior Expert at the Global Initiative Against Transnat…

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The Future of Libya Under Dabaiba 28:09

4+ y ago28:09

28:09

Who is Abdul Hamid al-Dabaiba (Dbeibah), Libya’s transitional prime minister? In this episode, we discuss political alliances, crime governance and the changing dynamics of Libya’s illicit economy under Dabaiba and the Government of National Unity (GNU). Emadeddin Badi, Senior Analyst, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime Rebecca…

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Addressing the Unemployment Crisis 40:26

5y ago40:26

40:26

COVID-19 has caused a seismic shift in the world of work. With up to 500 million jobs said to be lost due to the impacts of the pandemic, how can green jobs reverse this trend? Why must governments ensure that a green recovery leaves no worker behind? And how do we address the growing youth unemployment crisis? In Episode 3, we speak to Moustapha K…

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Meth and Guns in South Africa, and Crime at Nairobi’s Dandora Dumpsite 31:42

5y ago31:42

31:42

In South Africa, methamphetamine usage and the networks that support them are at all all-time high. And the assassination of a South African police detective highlights the channels by which illegal weapons and firearm licenses are sold to criminals. And, new research from the Global Initiative reveals a tight-knit relationship between criminals an…

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Tunisia: Political Unrest and the Illicit Economy 34:33

5y ago34:33

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A decade after the 2011 revolution that led to the end of long-time dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s rule, unrest continues in Tunisia. In January citizens took to the streets to protest state repression, corruption, and poverty. How has endemic corruption and uncertainty since 2011 contributed to Tunisia’s current environment? How will the count…

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From Soundbite to Action 43:10

5y ago43:10

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In 2020, the world agreed on the need for a green recovery from COVID-19. Now in 2021, the focus turns towards implementing it in practice. But how? What policies can we take inspiration from? And how have governments been approaching this challenge so far? In Episode 2, we speak to Asad Naqvi (Head of the Partnership for Action on Green Economy Se…

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Violence in Nelson Mandela Bay, Ernie Solomon’s Assassination and Illicit Mining in Zimbabwe 31:19

5y ago31:19

31:19

The end of 2020 gave way to monumental shifts in the landscape of illicit crime in Southern Africa. This week we discuss how violence in Nelson Mandela Bay, illicit gold mining in Zimbabwe, and the assassination of gangster Ernie Solomon are setting the stage for illicit crime in Southern Africa for the coming year. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speake…

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Shifting dynamics: Migration Trends Across the Mediterranean 31:08

5y ago31:08

31:08

Since the 2015 migrant crisis, restrictive measures, tougher policy interventions, and heightened securitization have become the hallmarks of border controls along the Mediterranean. Although it appears that these policy measures have had the desired effect, GI research reveals shifting dynamics and an interplay of cause and effect. In this episode…

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Unpacking a Green Recovery 43:16

5y ago43:16

43:16

An increasing number of policymakers, financiers and economists have joined the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in calling for a green recovery from COVID-19. But what does this actually mean? What obstacles will we have to overcome to implement this in practice? And has the global response to COVID-19 so far made our prospects of…

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Political Elites and Gangs in Kenya 33:14

5y ago33:14

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Recent research from the GI in “The Politics of Crime: Kenya’s Gang Phenomenon” uncovers the collusion between political elites and gangs in Kenya. This week’s episode places findings from this research in the context of unequal access to resources, extrajudicial killings, rapidly urbanizing spaces, and Kenya’s 2022 election. Presenter: Lindy Mtong…

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Changing Trafficking Dynamics in North Africa and the Sahel 38:42

5y ago38:42

38:42

This week we examine the effect that punitive policy measures and stricter border security enacted by North African nations in the past 5 years have had on human trafficking in the region. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speakers: Alexandre Bish, Senior Analyst at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Arezo Malakooti, Senior Fellow…

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Afghan Meth and Illicit Gold Mining 28:50

5y ago28:50

28:50

This week we discuss how illicit heroin shipments discovered in East and Southern Africa have links to growing possible links to Afghan methamphetamine markets, and the difficulties of tackling a surge in illegal gold mining amid deteriorating law-enforcement capacity, endemic corruption and community support for illegal miners in South Africa. Pre…

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Security Sector Reform and Organized Crime in Libya 24:16

5y ago24:16

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This week, we’re in Libya where we’ll dive into the challenges of conducting security sector reform in an environment where organized crime is embedded into formal and informal power structures. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speakers: Jalel Harchaoui, Research Fellow at the Clingendaely Institute in the Netherlands. Emadeddin Badi, Senior Analyst at th…

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Police Assassinations in South Africa & Cheetah Smuggling in Somaliland 25:58

5y ago25:58

25:58

In this week’s episode we discuss the recent assisnation of Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear, a top-detective with the Western Cape Anti-Gang unit and corruption in South Africa’s police force. In Somaliland we’ll investigate how cheetah smuggling is decimating populations and what’s being done to stop it. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speakers: Julian…

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Three Men, a Boat and US Sanctions 27:21

5y ago27:21

27:21

On the 6th August 2020, the United States imposed sanctions on three men and a boat. The men were Libyan nationals, and the boat an asset of a Maltese company. What connects them all is a criminal network involving the sale of oil and drugs from Libya, across the central Meditarranean and into Europe. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speakers: Mark Micall…

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How have Gangs in South Africa and Kenya used COVID 19 to recruit children? 27:43

5y ago27:43

27:43

While international media reported a decrease in gang activity during COVID19 lockdowns in Kenya and South Africa, GI research has uncovered that they have simply shifted strategy. This week’s episode covers a special report on how gangs are recruiting out of school youth in growing numbers and how they are used for illicit activities. Presenter: L…

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Corruption and a coup in Mali 35:58

5y ago35:58

35:58

In this week’s episode of Africa and the Global Illicit Economy, we uncover how unchecked corruption and illicit industries fuelled the discontent that led to Mali’s recent coup. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speakers: Dr Bréma Ely Dicko - Malian sociologist and anthropologist, former head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Universi…

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Arms Trafficking, Kidnappings and Donkey Skins 24:57

5+ y ago24:57

24:57

In this week’s episode of Africa and the Global Illicit Economy, we take a look at current trends in organised crime in East and Southern Africa --- From the illicit smuggling of arms and ammunition from Yemen to Somalia; the worrying rise of high-profile kidnappings in Mozambique; and the possible emergence of an organised illicit trade in donkey …

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Social Media and Irregular Migration from Maghreb 29:58

5+ y ago29:58

29:58

In this episode we explore push factors for surging levels of migration from the Maghreb in early 2020, and how Moroccan social media star, who goes by the name Zizou Vlogs, is lending a new voice to the changing face of irregular migration. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Guests: Matt Herbert, Senior Analyst with the Global Initiative Against Transn…

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Emerging Illicit Industries in the Wake of COVID-19 33:29

5+ y ago33:29

33:29

This episode examines how bans and increased regulation in above ground industries under the stated intent of “stopping the spread of COVID-19” have led to new forms of illicit trade in Eastern and Southern Africa. In Somalia donations of personal and ventilators have been misappropriated for profit and a ban on Khat threatens to destabilize the li…

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Licit Economy Smuggling in the Maghreb and Sahel 31:48

5+ y ago31:48

31:48

In this episode of Africa and the Global Illicit Economy we explore how licit economy smuggling has become the backbone of communities across the Maghreb and Sahel. This episode features discussions on how governments tolerate and manage the trade in contraband commodities, medicine smuggling from Tunisia into Libya and the importance of food smugg…

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Unintended Consequences: Charcoal, Wine and Dhows 26:22

5+ y ago26:22

26:22

In this episode of Africa and the Global Illicit Economy we explore how developments in East and Southern Africa’s economy can lead to unintended consequences in the illicit economy. This episode features an inside look at how the tension between demand for charcoal and bans on production has given rise to powerful dealers who strike predatory agre…

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Human Smuggling, Drug Trafficking & COVID-19 in North Africa & the Sahel 31:33

5+ y ago31:33

31:33

We start in North Africa and the Sahel where we will give you a comprehensive overview of some of the major illicit markets in the region, before in future episodes taking a more in depth look at the nuances within the illicit economy in Africa. In this episode we will discuss the journey taken by human smugglers and migrants travelling through the…

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How much will a 25% tariff hurt sales of Scotch? 4:55

6y ago4:55

4:55

Distillers — and consumers — are worried about the impact of a 25% tariff on exports of Scottish whisky to the US.Kirjoittanut PRI's The World

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