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Do you have fond childhood memories of summer camp? For a chance at $250,000, campers must compete in a series of summer camp-themed challenges to prove that they are unbeatable, unhateable, and unbreakable. Host Chris Burns is joined by the multi-talented comedian Dana Moon to recap the first five episodes of season one of Battle Camp . Plus, Quori-Tyler (aka QT) joins the podcast to dish on the camp gossip, team dynamics, and the Watson to her Sherlock Holmes. Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/WeHaveTheReceipts Text us at (929) 487-3621 DM Chris @FatCarrieBradshaw on Instagram Follow We Have The Receipts wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.…

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The critical minerals race – who will benefit? 37:21

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Minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earth are not just commodities. They are strategic assets which are shaping global power and the future of the energy transition. As US-China trade tensions escalate, countries across Africa (and elsewhere) where these minerals are found are now renegotiating their role in an increasingly fragmented global economy. This episode asks how Africa’s mineral wealth can truly benefit its people and future generations. Guests discuss the challenges countries face in adding value domestically, and whether there’s an opportunity to push for a more equitable, sustainable governance of the mineral supply chain. Drawing on the latest developments in the South China sea, Greenland and the new US-Ukraine minerals deal, we also hear how resource scarcity, trade, and geopolitical and economic interests are closely intertwined today against a backdrop of ongoing violence and instability. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Akim Daouda , Founder and CEO, Mwaana Inc. Rebecca Nadin , Director, Global Risks and Resilience team, ODI Global Silas Olan’g , Africa Energy Transition Advisor, Natural Resource Governance Institute Related resources The critical minerals race to net zero (Event recording, ODI Global) Critical minerals, critical moment: Africa’s role in the AI revolution (Insight, ODI Global) The ‘strategic mirage’ of Africa’s green minerals wealth (Insight, ODI Global) Why China is seeking greater presence in Africa – the strategy behind its financial deals (Insight, ODI Global)…

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How can development financing be reformed? The road to Seville 33:30

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With economic uncertainty, rising debt burdens, and a growing share of the world’s poorest people living in fragile contexts, the stakes for the upcoming 4th Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) in Seville have never been higher. According to a recent OECD report , the gap between development financing needs and available resources could reach $6.4 trillion by 2030 if the global financing system isn’t significantly overhauled. The conference in June present a pivotal opportunity to ignite reform. It's a vital forum where UN members, international institutions, businesses, and civil society come together at the highest level to rethink how we fund global development. In this episode, we dissect the key questions set to shape discussions at FfD4. How can we mobilise the trillions needed to meet the SDGs? How can the global financial architecture be made more inclusive and responsive? And what bold steps must be taken to unlock investment where it’s needed most? Development finance experts share insights on multilateral development bank reform, the role of concessional finance, and opportunities to build a more sustainable, equitable future. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Mónica Colomer, Ambassador at Large for Financing for Development, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Spain Alvaro Lario, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Annalisa Prizzon , Principal Research Fellow, ODI Global Related resources Development finance needs major overhaul to achieve global goals (OECD report) Financing development at a crossroads: What's at stake and what reforms are needed? (Development Policy Review) ODI Global at the Spring Meetings (resources hub) Are Southern-led MDBs the future of development finance? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global) MDB Insights Spring Meetings 2025 (Newsletter, ODI Global) Unlocking the potential of blended concessional finance: making aid work harder (Event video, ODI Global) Maximising operational effectiveness and impact: key priorities for multilateral development banks (Report, ODI Global)…

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Are Southern-led MDBs the future of development finance? 35:44

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Development finance is no longer just about aid. It’s about power, priorities, and who gets to decide. For decades, institutions like the World Bank and IMF have set the agenda, with high-income countries holding the reins. But a shift is underway. Southern-led multilateral development banks (MDBs) – where borrowing nations are also the majority shareholders – are rewriting the rules. These banks, like CAF (Development Bank of Latin America) and the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group, bring something different to the table: speed, flexibility, and a laser focus on local needs. But they also face hurdles: higher borrowing costs, limited global visibility, and the challenge of financing a just climate transition in economies still grappling with poverty. With the Spring Meetings taking place later this month, this episode dives into the rise of these institutions. Are they the future of development finance? Can they complement – or even challenge – traditional MDBs? And what reforms are needed to unlock their full potential? Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Alejandra Botero , Director of Strategy and Development, CAF Chris Humphrey , Senior Research Associate, ODI Global Admassu Tadesse , Group President and Managing Director, TDB Group Related resources ODI Global resources on multilateral development banks Southern-led multilateral channels for climate finance (Working paper, ODI Global) What makes an MDB an MDB? Southern-led multilateral banks and the sovereign debt crisis (Working paper, ODI Global) Climate-smart reform of multilateral development banks: priorities for the G20 (Policy brief, ODI Global) Investing for resilience: a panel discussion with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Jin Liqun (Event video, ODI Global) What do borrowing countries think of MDB reform? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global)…

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Can regional alliances save global trade? 34:18

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Trade policies are more than economic levers. Today they are instruments of influence, competition and – at times – conflict. We have seen how Trump’s recent tariff hikes on Mexico, Canada and China have heightened geopolitical tensions. The global trade system is also undergoing a deeper transformation. Countries are diversifying supply chains and rethinking alliances. Regional trade agreements are gaining momentum. Take the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which is vital for strengthening Africa’s resilience. This episode takes stock of this changing global trade landscape. What direction is it heading? Are we on the brink of a new era of economic fragmentation, or can innovative trade mechanisms and agreements provide stability? Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, International Trade Centre. Teddy Soobramanien, Chief Executive Officer, COMESA Business Council Jodie Keane , Senior Research Fellow, ODI Global Related resources US implements sweeping reciprocal tariffs, igniting global economic challenges (Insight, ODI Global) Responding to Trump’s tariffs: the EU needs a new trade weapon to protect its economic security (Insight, ODI Global) Supporting Investment and Trade in Africa (Project, ODI Global) Implementing the Digital Trade Protocol of the African Continental Free Trade Area: expected impacts, early experiences and challenges ahead (Publication, ODI Global) Remaking global trade: how does the UK measure up to the Villars Framework? (Insight, ODI Global)…

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Can multilateralism be saved? 33:59

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As the world shifts toward a more regionally driven order, where power and security are dictated by strength rather than law, multilateralism faces an existential crisis. This has been made strikingly clear by recent events in the US. Oscillating between retreat and selective engagement, the US now sees global cooperation in transactional terms – as a business not a shared responsibility. This shift has created uncertainty and left a vacuum. From Africa to Asia, nations are adapting. Some are welcoming a less interventionist US, others are seizing opportunities in a lawless landscape. This episode examines what’s at stake for multilateralism as this new global order unravels. We hear what practical steps that can be taken to strengthen and reinvent multilateralism, including through a new coalition of smaller powers. Our guests also examine the role of China, and the significance of next year’s UN Secretary-General election. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Lord Mark Malloch-Brown , Advisor, Bretton Woods at 80 initiative Ambassador Antônio Patriota , Brazil’s Ambassador to the UK Yunnan Chen , ODI Global Research Fellow Related resources Out of the rubble (Insight, ODI Global) Reimagining multilateralism: seizing the opportunity for change (Insight, ODI Global) Navigating fragility: the new multilateral agenda (Event video and podcast, ODI Global) What are the costs and impacts of shutting down USAID? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global) ODI Global's work on China…

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How is Ukraine redefining global security? 42:25

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Ukraine stands at a pivotal point as its war with Russia enters its third year. With high-stakes talks between the US and Russia taking place in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine finds itself excluded from crucial discussions, which raises alarms in Kyiv and Europe. As Western unity begins to fracture, the debate intensifies over whether to prioritise negotiations or continue military support. With NATO under increasing pressure, shifting US positions and growing concerns from Europe about future defence strategies, can Ukraine harness its resources for US support for peace talks and reconstruction, or will they further complicate its future? What will be the far-reaching implications for global security and economic stability? In this episode of Think Change, our host and Chief Executive Sara Pantualiano was joined by: Nathalie Tocci (Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali) Ann Linde (ODI Europe Board Member and former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Nordic Cooperation) Olena Borodyna (Senior Geopolitical Risks Advisor, ODI Global) Related resources Navigating humanitarian dilemmas in the Ukraine crisis (Publication, ODI Global) As the war grinds on, political risks in Ukraine are heightening (Insight, ODI Global) The systemic impacts of the war in Ukraine: a triple shock (Insight, ODI Global) A war on many fronts: disinformation around the Russia-Ukraine war (Insight, ODI Global) Think Change episode 3: will the war in Ukraine cause a food crisis? (Think Change Podcast, ODI Global) Navigating aid and national interest in Ukraine: the development toolbox of European donors (Insight, ODI Global) Supporting Ukraine is costly – but Europe should be clear on the risks of letting Russia win (Insight, ODI Global) Securing Europe's Future: financing defence, supporting Ukraine, and navigating the Russia-China challenge (Insight, ODI Global) Condemnation of Russia’s invasion isn’t enough – Ukraine needs stronger European support now (Insight, ODI Global) Economic vulnerability to the Russia–Ukraine War: which low- and middle-income countries are most vulnerable? (Publication, ODI Global)…

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What are the costs and impacts of shutting down USAID? 36:22

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For decades, US foreign aid has played a vital role in humanitarian assistance, development and global security. But last month, the US government – the world’s biggest aid donor – announced a sudden 90-day freeze on foreign aid. This will have a devastating impact on communities globally who depend on it to survive. It has triggered widespread uncertainty across the global development sector. In the days following the decision, the harm was already visible. Reports show that antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients ran out, landmine clearance efforts stopped, and critical humanitarian operations were left in limbo. Although an exemption was later introduced for “life-saving humanitarian assistance”, its scope remains unclear. Many organisations are scrambling to understand the full implications of USAID's brutal shutdown. This episode examines these developments in detail. Experts formerly at USAID join us to assess what the freeze means for communities dependent on this funding and the global development sector, and what should come next. Guests Sara Pantuliano (Chief Executive, ODI Global) Elizabeth Campbell (Executive Director, ODI Global Washington and former Deputy Assistant Secretary, US State Department, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration) Sarah Charles (Former Assistant to the Administrator, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, USAID) Kate Almquist Knopf (Senior Advisor, Former Director of the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, US Department of Defense, and Former Assistant Administrator for Africa, USAID) Related resources Out of the rubble (Insight, ODI Global) Donors In A Post-Aid World January 2025 update (Newsletter, ODI Global) What role should donors play in a post-aid world? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global) Investing in frontier economies – what can public-private collaboration achieve? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global)…

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How can we fix a system that fuels rampant inequality? 31:22

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Nearly a decade ago, nations worldwide committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the first goal focused on ending poverty in all its forms by 2030. Whilst some progress has been made, we remain well off track to reach this ambitious target. Poverty reduction has stalled, whilst a new report by Oxfam – launched during the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos – highlights how rising inequality is being driven by today’s colonial economic system. It finds billionaire wealth rose three times faster in 2024 than in 2023, and most of this is taken – not earned. What’s driving these worrying trends? Are policy-makers addressing the root causes, or are systemic issues being overlooked? And what must be done to shift the course, especially amidst rising global uncertainties that could reshape international cooperation? Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Anthony Kamande, Inequality and Policy Research Advisor, Oxfam International. Anthony was also one of the key authors of Oxfam’s annual inequality report this year. Sofía Sprechmann Sineiro, Chair, Pledge for Change on Decolonising Aid and former Secretary General, CARE International Kevin Watkins , Distinguished Fellow and former Executive Director, ODI Global. Kevin has long been a key voice on education, development finance, and the need for equitable public policy. Related resources Rethinking policy for a new era of poverty (Event video, ODI Global) Takers Not Makers: The unjust poverty and unearned wealth of colonialism (Report, Oxfam International) SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs) Financing the fight against poverty and hunger - mobilising resources for a sustainable development goal reset (Report, ODI Global) What does poverty really mean today? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global)…

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Investing in frontier economies – what can public-private collaboration achieve? 33:39

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The term ‘fragility’ is used to describe various complex challenges including protracted conflicts, weak state capacity, and vulnerability to climate-related shocks. Development progress has been the hardest in these contexts. But the landscape is changing, with new development players emerging – notably in the private sector. Private capital is reaching frontier economies (those in low- and middle-income countries impacted by so-called fragility), fuelled by an impact investing market of more than $1 trillion. Ahead of next week’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, this episode examines who is shaping this new vision of development in frontier markets. Guests dissect the innovative approaches and collaborations needed to strengthen development efforts in areas affected by conflict and instability. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Jake Cusack , Co-Founder and Managing Partner, CrossBoundary Group Heike Harmgart , Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Andrej Kirn , Head of International Organisations and Humanitarian Agenda, World Economic Forum Surer Mohamed , Research Fellow, Politics and Governance programme, ODI Global Related resources Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Initiative (World Economic Forum) Mobilising European Institutional Investors into Emerging Markets and Developing Economies: three critical areas to address (Insight, ODI Global) Trillions or billions? Reassessing the potential for European institutional investment in emerging markets and developing economies (Report, ODI Global) Blended finance’s broken promise and how to fix it (Event, ODI Global) Trillions or billions? The Future of European Institutional Investment in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (Event video, ODI Global)…

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What's fast fashion's impact on local economies? 34:54

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Fast fashion has transformed how we consume clothing. A staggering 11.3 million tonnes of textile waste ends up in US landfills alone every year. This global fashion waste crisis has far-reaching consequences for the environment, economy and local communities. Sites which often appear like dumping grounds for unused goods can transform themselves into major sources of creativity and livelihoods. One such place is Kantamanto market in Ghana, a vibrant community and trading hub where waste is reimagined into beautiful, sustainable fashion. But Kantamanto is also a site of environmental hazards. On 2 January 2025, shortly after recording this episode, the market was hit by a devastating fire that has left over 100 shops and many livelihoods in ruins. It’s the latest of several incidents, and illustrates the complex and precarious nature of daily life in Kantamanto. This episode examines this reality in closer detail. Millions of second-hand garments are sent to Kantamanto from the West every week. Many are repaired, altered and resold by local businesses, whilst others are sent unusable, but at a cost to local traders. Guests dissect what we can learn from Kantamanto market about how fast fashion and consumer behaviour is impacting African countries. We hear about how to create a fairer, more sustainable fashion industry, and why it’s so critical the voices and realities of communities most directly impacted by fashion’s waste problem are at the heart of solutions. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Marta Foresti , Founder and CEO, LAGO & Visiting Senior Fellow, ODI Global Ekaette (Eka) Ikpe, ODI Global Board Member & Director, African Leadership Centre Yayra Agbofah , Founder and Creative Director, the Revival Related resources LAGO Collective website: https://www.lagocollective.org/ The Revival website: https://www.therevival.earth/ Culture and the creative economy: https://odi.org/en/topics/culture-and-the-creative-economy/ (Resources hub, ODI Global) Under the tangerine sun: the creative economy in global cities: https://odi.org/en/publications/under-the-tangerine-sun-the-creative-economy-in-global-cities/ (Insight, ODI Global) Tensions and duality in developing a circular fashion economy in Kenya: https://academic.oup.com/cjres/article/17/3/577/7721557 (Paper, Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society) Fashion designers as lead firms from below: creative economy, state capitalism and internationalization in Lagos and Nairobi: https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/lWrXCE92zc3qnonCBCkI7tf_Q?domain=journals.sagepub.com (Paper, Sage Journals) Can art and design change the world? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global) Creating our collective future: what the arts and design can do for development: https://odi.org/en/insights/creating-our-collective-future-what-the-arts-and-design-can-do-for-development/ (Insight, ODI Global)…

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What trends will shape 2025? 36:21

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2024 was a year of significant transitions – characterised by rapid technological progress, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and ongoing crises and conflicts. In this final episode of the year, we reflect on its defining moments and look ahead to the key trends likely to shape 2025. As the world becomes increasingly multipolar, the shift towards a more balanced global power structure brings both new perspectives and opportunities for collaboration. But this transition also presents challenges, with competing interests potentially impeding global cooperation. The redistribution of power may also deepen economic inequality and instability, and shift priorities in unexpected ways. In the face of these changes, leading commentators give their take on what to expect from the year ahead. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Jeremy Bowen, International Editor of BBC News Bright Simons , Visiting Senior Fellow, ODI Global and President of mPedigree Linda Yueh, Fellow in Economics, University of Oxford Related resources Rising China-US tensions fuel global economic slowdown ahead of Trump’s inauguration (Insight, ODI Global) Tens of thousands of people forcibly disappeared: will the international community step up for Syrians? (Insight, ODI Global) Holding states to account: do humanitarians undermine civil society? (Insight, ODI Global) Europe and the new world order: an updated approach to foreign engagement (Briefing paper, ODI Global) Will China’s influence in Africa’s AI revolution undermine its sovereignty? (Insight, ODI Global) The environmental risks of generative AI: why better global governance is urgently needed (Insight, ODI Global)…

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Sudan war – what's the untold story? 43:51

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Since April last year, Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal civil war which has claimed over 150,000 lives, displaced over 11 million people and created acute food insecurity. It is arguably the world's most devastating conflict. So why, over 600 days on, is Sudan still not getting the media and international attention it needs? And what can be done to spur more recognition and action for the people of Sudan, at a time when other crises like those in Gaza and Ukraine dominate the headlines? Journalists from Al Jazeera and the BBC join us to give their take and share lesser reported stories that highlight both the suffering and unwavering strength of Sudanese people. Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Hiba Morgan, Reporter, Al Jazeera English James Copnall , Newsday Presenter, BBC World Service Mohanad Hashim , Journalist, BBC World Service Related resources Event recap: Sudan’s humanitarian crisis slips further from sight (Event video, ODI Global) Event recap: Sounding the alarm on Sudan’s hunger crisis (Event video, ODI Global) Remembering Darfur – marking 20 years of conflict and its fallout (Disasters journal, ODI Global) The politics of hunger – can famine in Gaza and Sudan be stopped? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global) Three months into Sudan’s conflict: humanitarian leaders on the violence, the humanitarian response and the future (Event video, ODI Global) Sudan conflict – how did we get here and what next? (Think Change podcast, ODI Global) From El-Fasher to Khartoum: The fallout from 20 years of conflict in Darfur (Event video, ODI Global) Have your say on Think Change We'd love to get your feedback so we can continue to improve and grow the show. Please take this short survey .…

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What role should donors play in a post-aid world? 37:59

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Our new Donors in a Post-Aid World (DPAW) dialogue series provides an informal space for reimagining the functions of Northern bilateral donors in an evolving global landscape. Last month, our first dialogue focused on creating a new narrative for Northern ‘donorship,’ identifying opportunities for a refreshed approach to development cooperation. This episode discusses key takeaways from the first dialogue. Guests examine the challenges Northern donor institutions face in a post-aid world, and how they might redefine their roles for the future. Why does this matter? Today, Official Development Assistance (ODA) is expected to address a growing array of complex agendas: countering China, managing migration, tackling the climate crisis, and more. As demands grow for concessional public finance, donors lack the scaffolding of a single 'story' that they once had. What’s more, as the lines between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries blur, and the donor-recipient model of aid as charity is increasingly rejected, the traditional rationale for aid has reached its limits. In this episode, guests discuss how to navigate these challenges and build momentum for reforms that could influence key global policy processes. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Nilima Gulrajani , Principal Research Fellow, ODI Global Heba Aly , former CEO of The New Humanitarian Fadhel Kaboub , Senior Advisor, Power Shift Africa Omar Bargawi , Deputy Director and Head of the Development Policy & Partnerships Department, FCDO Engage with us We want to hear from voices that do not get heard yet have deep insights and knowledge to reimagine donorship for the 21st century. Please do reach out to Nilima Gulrajani if you have any ideas or would like to write for us. The second dialogue will take place early in 2025, with four to take place over the next 18 months. Sign up to our Donors in a Post-Aid World newsletter to get updates about the dialogue series. Related resources Donors in a Post-Aid World (Project, ODI Global) Dialogue #1: Crafting a new rationale for northern donorship (Summary note, ODI Global) Should a Northern donor exist in the 21st century? Introducing a new dialogue series (Insight, ODI Global) Donors In A Post-Aid World – January 2024 update (Insight, ODI Global) Crafting development power: evolving European approaches in an age of polycrisis (Report, ODI Global) Boosting gender equality with finance and fiscal policy (Project, ODI Global) Have your say on Think Change We'd love to get your feedback on the show so we can continue to improve and grow it. Please take this 5 minute survey .…

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Trump 2.0 – geopolitical reboot or national reroute? 32:06

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The world is experiencing significant shifts, and the recent US election stands as one of the most influential. This could introduce a new level of unpredictability to global politics, economic relations and social dynamics worldwide. Donald Trump’s decisive victory has surprised many, and his re-election raises several important questions about how it will impact on global dynamics. A continued focus on "America First" could strain international alliances and fragment global cooperation, if US interests overshadow multilateral agreements. As Trump prepares to take office for the second time, he may also adopt a more assertive approach to foreign policy, likely impacting NATO relations and potentially intensifying tensions with China, Iran and Russia. His previous scepticism about the climate crisis may see reduced federal action which will hinder global climate agreements and slow carbon reduction efforts. In this episode guests analyse what to expect from Trump's return to the White House, both for the US and the world, including potential shifts across foreign, security, development, climate and migration policies. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global Karin Von Hippel , Director-General, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Ramsey Day , ODI Global Washington Board member and former USAID Assistant Administrator for Africa Jeremy Konyndyk , President, Refugees International Related resources Managing anti-immigration populism (Insight, ODI Global) Public narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: US country profile (Briefing paper, ODI Global) Four cost-effective ways the U.S. can pay its “fair share” of climate finance (Insight, ODI Global) Institutional misogyny is a threat to reproductive justice everywhere (Insight, ODI Global) Global approaches to refugee response: what difference can they make? (Insight, ODI Global) American journeys (Feature, ODI Global)…

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Is social media’s hate problem beyond repair? 29:22

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In the wake of our decision at ODI to suspend all activity on X (formerly Twitter), this episode examines the polarisation and hate so prevalent in today’s social media landscape and what is driving it. Since Elon Musk took ownership of X two years ago there has been a rise of hate speech, mis- and disinformation on the platform. The UK riots, which we dissected in a recent episode, are a case in point. This worrying trend – alongside the commercialisation of its validation functions – led many politicians and organisations to stop using X. But are we just putting plasters on a much deeper issue? To what extent has this divide in society already existed? This episode examines these questions, and asks what action is needed to build safer, fairer digital societies. Guests explore the potential of social media to tackle subconscious biases, and take a stand against misinformation and online hate. We hear about the role policy-makers should play in tackling fake news and misinformation as well as social media platforms themselves, and what role AI could play in influencing these dynamics. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Nanjala Nyabola , Kenyan author, political analyst and and activist Sandra Pepera , Chief Strategy and Governance Officer, ODI Related resources ODI suspends activity on X (Statement, ODI) Riots, race and misinformation – has alarmist rhetoric on migration gone too far? (Think Change podcast, ODI) How to tackle mis/disinformation with a human centred approach (Insight, ODI) 10 things to know about misinformation and disinformation (Graphics/Briefing note, ODI) Has AI ushered in an existential crisis of trust in democracy? (Insight, ODI) Influencers and incumbency: digital disinformation and discontent in Nigeria's Presidential elections (Insight, ODI) Misinformation in Brazilian elections: can the judiciary stem the tide of political misinformation? (Insight, ODI) A war on many fronts: disinformation around the Russia-Ukraine war (Insight, ODI) How can AI become a force for social good? (Think Change podcast, ODI) Hidden in plain sight: how social media infrastructure shapes gender norms (Report, ODI/ALIGN)…

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Can taxation reduce inequality? 29:39

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Income inequality is high or worsening within many countries globally. This not only raises serious moral concerns. It also contributes to political instability and undermines inclusive economic growth. Governments can use taxation to reduce inequality. They do this by taxing people fairly and spending a share of the revenue on social safety nets for the poor, sick, unemployed or those most impacted by negative shocks, such as Covid-19 the climate emergency, and by investing in human capital through education and health. But many lower income countries cannot afford comprehensive social safety nets. Their options are limited because of rising costs of borrowing and narrow tax bases. This means not enough revenue is collected and not everyone pays their fair share. In this episode, guests examine how lower income countries can build more effective tax and transfer systems that can support fairer, more resilient and sustainable societies. The episode unpacks what is really meant by tax systems and social spending, why equitable taxation is critical, how governments can go about improving tax and social protection systems in practice. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Hazel Granger ( Senior Research Fellow, ODI) Professor Andrés Velasco (Dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and former Minister of Finance, Chile) Alex Cobham (Chief Executive, Tax Justice Network) Related resources TaxDev - The centre for tax analysis in developing countries Income inequality, gender and the role of tax and transfers (Event video and podcast, ODI) Fiscal policy and gender income inequality: the role of taxes and social spending (Report, ODI) The problem with tax potential estimates – key considerations to develop sustainable tax systems (Insight, ODI) Inflation, incomes and inequality – how can lower-income countries use fiscal policy to the greatest effect? (Insight, ODI)…

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The Summit of the Future: How can we build peaceful societies in a fragmented world? 32:06

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As conflicts continue to spiral in many parts of the world, from those who dominate the headlines daily to the ones that we barely hear about, global instability is increasing in the context of rising food insecurity, forced displacement, and climate change. We need to step up our collective commitment to building peaceful societies. In September 2024, the United Nations hosted the Summit of the Future, bringing together world leaders to create a new international consensus on how to address global challenges and create a better future, with the aim to settle conflicts peacefully and expand youth participation in global decision-making, amongst others. This episode discusses how we can prevent conflict and rebuild solidarity and accountability in a fragmented world. What are the challenges and how can we mitigate against them? How can we involve marginalised groups to build an inclusive global architecture that serves those on the ground working on peacebuilding initiatives? Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in advance of the Summit. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Elizabeth Spehar , Elizabeth Mary Spear, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, UN Department of Political Affairs Joyce Mendez, United Nations Secretary General's Youth Advisory Group Jago Salmon , Senior Research Associate, Politics and Governance Resources: https://www.un.org/peacebuilding/content/2025-review-un-peacebuilding-architecture (Peacebuilding Architecture Review, UN) https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future (Summit of the Future, UN) https://odi.org/en/insights/a-pact-for-the-future-needs-a-stronger-awareness-of-un-financing-in-the-present/ (Blog, ODI) https://odi.org/en/events/women-at-the-forefront-the-transformative-impact-of-the-unscr-1325-on-women-peace-and-security/ (Event, ODI) https://odi.org/en/publications/working-with-humanitarians-is-a-nightmare-dynamics-surrounding-locally-led-peacebuilding-in-somalia/ (Report, ODI) https://odi.org/en/insights/event-recap-community-engagement-armed-actors/ (Event, ODI) https://odi.org/en/publications/meeting-report-security-and-climate-change-implications-for-hdp-programmes-in-somalia/ (Meeting Report, ODI) https://odi.org/en/publications/community-engagement-protection-and-peacebuilding-reviewing-evidence-and-practice/ (Journal article, ODI) https://odi.org/en/insights/physician-heal-thyself-a-new-agenda-for-peace-must-look-inwards-first-to-address-institutional-obstacles-to-building-and-preventing-peace/ (Expert Comment, ODI)…

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Riots, race and misinformation – has alarmist rhetoric on migration gone too far? 35:33

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The fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport by 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana back in July ignited riots which have swept across the UK and made global headlines. What followed from the tragedy was a racist, Islamophobic and anti-migrant campaign fuelled by misinformation and disinformation, which spilled into the streets with targeted attacks on mosques and ethnic minorities. This senseless violence again cast a spotlight on systemic issues of racism and inequality, and highlighted the potentially deadly consequences of our collective failure to tackle false information online, as well as the demonisation of migrants. This episode dissects these problems, asking what the recent riots reveal about the rise of the far right in the UK and elsewhere, and how to counter alarmist rhetoric on migration. Our guests discuss how we can move forward towards a place of greater solidarity, understanding and trust. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Afua Hirsch , Journalist Fizza Qureshi , CEO, Migrants’ Rights Network Marvin Rees , Visiting Senior Fellow, ODI and former Mayor of Bristol Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou , Director, Politics and Governance programme, ODI Related resources Migration and Displacement Hub (ODI) Migration decision-making: beyond political rhetoric and guesswork (Event, ODI) As UK public attitudes toward migration are increasingly positive, it’s time for more balanced and evidence-based narratives (Blog, ODI) Public narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: UK country profile (Briefing, ODI) Public and political narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: implications for action (Project, ODI) Hearts and minds: How Europeans think and feel about immigration (Data visualisation, ODI) Why many policies to lower migration actually increase it (Blog, The Conversation) Humanitarian hypocrisy, double standards and the law in Gaza (Blog, ODI) Navigating narratives in Ukraine: humanitarian response amid solidarity and resistance (Blog, ODI) How to tackle mis/disinformation with a human centred approach (Blog, ODI) 10 things to know about misinformation and disinformation (Briefing, ODI)…

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Navigating today’s crises – what makes a great leader? 27:31

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This episode examines the challenges leaders at the forefront of tackling today’s multiple crises are facing, and the leadership skills and approaches desperately needed to navigate these uncertain times. We are teaming up with Tandem for this episode – ODI's Global Executive Leadership Programme. Tandem is building a community of humanitarian and development leaders around the world, equipping them with the skills and connections to address today’s most pressing global challenges and build a brighter future for all. Fresh from graduating from the Tandem programme, two inspirational leaders join our host Sara Pantuliano to reflect on the unique challenges facing humanitarian leaders today – at a time when political instability, conflicts, geopolitical tensions and climate crisis are all creating increasingly complex operating environments. We hear about what their experiences with Tandem over the past nine months have taught them, and how these are reshaping their own approach to leading in crisis settings. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Sasha Kapadia , Director of Global Advisory, ODI Gaurav Ray , Head of the Bangladesh Office, German Red Cross Lisa Jean , Iraq Country Director, Mines Advisory Group Related resources Tandem Leadership LinkedIn page Tandem website Leading through crisis: what works and what doesn’t (event video/podcast) Better leadership, better world: introducing Tandem (ODI blog) Humanitarian leadership: learning from the past and directions for the future (Tandem/ODI paper) Refugee leadership – how do we move from talk to action? (Think Change podcast)…

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The rules of war are changing – how can humanitarians be better protected? 25:33

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To mark World Humanitarian Day, this episode examines how the rules of war have changed in our increasingly polarised world and asks how we can better protect the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance. World Humanitarian Day recognises and raises awareness of the courageous work of humanitarians around the world. It was established by the UN to commemorate the anniversary of a bomb attack on UN headquarters in Baghdad on 19 August 2003, which killed 22 humanitarian workers including the UN’s chief humanitarian in Iraq Sergio Vieira de Mello. Last year was the deadliest on record for humanitarian workers, and 2024 could be even worse. The past few months have seen egregious attacks against aid workers in Gaza and in lesser reported conflicts, including in Sudan and South Sudan. International Humanitarian Law – designed to protect aid workers and civilians – has been repeatedly flouted. This episode puts these crises under the spotlight. We reflect on what these worrying trends reveal about the humanitarian aid system and the evolution of armed conflict today, as well as state of our global rules-based order. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Sorcha O’Callaghan , Director of the Humanitarian Policy Group, ODI Abby Stoddard , Partner, Humanitarian Outcomes Ola Mohammed , Gaza Programme Manager, Muslim Aid Related resources Humanitarians in the line of fire: when acting for humanity proves deadly The meeting of humanitarian and civic space in Sudan: lessons for localisation Event recap: Sounding the alarm on Sudan’s hunger crisis Whatever happens now, South–South solidarity with Gaza has already exposed the West Gaza: a litmus test for the humanitarian sector’s commitment to decolonisation? Humanitarian hypocrisy, double standards and the law in Gaza…

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Think Change Rewind – what does poverty really mean today? 31:34

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We are taking a break from our regular schedule this month to look back on some of the most popular episodes released since Think Change first aired back in March 2022. This episode revisits a conversation we released last year, and the halfway point of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline to end poverty and reduce inequalities. We asked what poverty really means today, and if old notions of ending poverty simply by increasing individual income above an arbitrary line are even useful anymore. This year we have looked closely at trends across a range of issues – both globally and by region – which has revealed just how much effort is needed if we want to meet these targets by 2030, with no one left behind. With the so-called ‘polycrisis’ pushing more people into poverty, and the World Bank’s Poverty and Inequality Platform’s global poverty estimates at 712 million people living below the $2.15 per day poverty line, we asked our guests how we define and fight poverty today. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Rathin Roy , Visiting Senior Fellow and former Managing Director, ODI Yamini Aiyar , President and Chief Executive, Centre for Policy Research Ricardo Fuentes-Nieva , Chief Economist for DataPop Alliance and former Director of the Equity and Social Policy Programme, ODI…

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Think Change Rewind at 50: highlights from our favourite episodes 35:37

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This episode revisits some of our favourite conversations since the first Think Change podcast aired back in March 2022. Since that time we have released over 50 episodes and been lucky to host some brilliant guests, who have shared their analysis and stories with us on a range of critical global issues – from MDB reform and the debt crisis in the Global South to the future of the Africa-China relationship and the latest concerning developments in Gaza. The themes examined across all episodes are incredibly diverse, but they share a focus on reimagining a new vision for international cooperation in our polarised world – and a hope for building a more equal, peaceful and resilient planet. Browse and listen back to all episodes of the Think Change podcast . Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Achim Steiner , UNDP Administrator Ian Bremmer , President and Founder, Eurasia Group Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou , Director, Politics and Governance programme Alexis Akwagyiram , Managing Editor, Semafor Africa Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi , Executive Vice President, African Center for Economic Transformation Arancha González , Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs Linda Calabrese , Research Fellow, ODI Yunnan Chen , Research Fellow, ODI Ronak Gopaldas , Director, Signal Risk Alex de Waal , Executive Director, World Peace Foundation Related resources ODI in conversation with Achim Steiner Think Change episode 22: On borrowed time? The sovereign debt crisis in the Global South Think Change episode 25: Africa-China – where is the relationship heading? Think Change episode 37: what trends will shape 2024? Part 1 Think Change episode 38: what trends will shape 2024? Part 2 Think Change episode 31: what do borrowing countries think of MDB reform? Think Change episode 40: will the ICJ ruling change anything for Gaza?…

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How do we close the global biodiversity finance gap? 33:18

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The impacts of the climate crisis are widely known and have rightfully spurred international action, but the hastening collapse of global biodiversity receives far less attention. Biodiversity is the life support system of our planet. We also depend on intact ecosystems for our food and water supplies, medical advances and disease prevention, climate stability, shelter and so much more. In financial terms, a staggering 55% of global GDP depends on high-functioning biodiversity. But nearly all species on earth are currently undergoing population declines, at speeds far quicker than scientists would expect. Reversing the decline of nature depends on international cooperation. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework represents a watershed moment for multilateral governance and action to conserve biodiversity and restore ecosystems. One of the goals of the framework is to "invest and collaborate", but currently, the biodiversity finance gap stands at $700 billion a year. So what can be done to mobilise resources to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity? Experts examine ways forward and reflect on what must be done to reduce the harmful incentives that fuel biodiversity loss. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Laetitia Pettinotti , Research Fellow, ODI Anaid Velasco , Environmental Lawyer and Mexico Director, Climate Finance Group for Latin America and the Caribbean Jeremy Eppel , Co-Founder, Eppel Sustainability and Senior Adviser, Nature Finance Related resources A fair share of biodiversity finance: apportioning responsibility for the $20 billion target by 2025 Biodiversity finance in Mexico Biodiversity finance in Nepal Biodiversity finance in Namibia What do we have to lose? Understanding and responding to climate-induced loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services…

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After the elections: The EU in the new world order 33:53

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The recent European elections came at a pivotal time for Europe and its relations with the rest of the world. In the continent, the economic squeeze, along with the public’s concern around security and migration, drove the outcome of the elections. Across the world, the rise in protectionist and nationalist ideology threatens the future of the multilateral system. At risk is the global commitment to the climate crisis and human rights. The Brussels policy debate is highly Eurocentric, but has extraterritorial impact, often with unanticipated consequences, across the globe. There is an urgent need for European Institutions and Member States to navigate these challenges effectively, to shape a European response. In this episode of the Think Change podcast we discuss the outcome of the European elections and how this will influence the EU’s foreign policy; the future of the multilateral system; and how dialogue and more equal partnerships with the rest of the world is essential to maintain Europe’s standing in the world. Guests: Sara Pantuliano , Chief Executive, ODI Ambassador João Vale de Almeida , previously Ambassador of the European Union to the United Nations; Ambassador of the European Union to the United States; and following Brexit, the first head of the future EU delegation to the UK. Professor Carlos Lopes , Honorary Professor at the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance Faculty of Commerce at the University of Cape Town Suzanne Lynch, journalist and author of POLITICO’s Global Playbook Related resources: Where next for feminist foreign policy on funding feminist movements? Supporting Ukraine is costly – but Europe should be clear on the risks of letting Russia win Can the Displaced Talent for Europe pilot address green skills shortages in Europe? Can ‘the West’ be trusted? The future of European humanitarian aid Reflection on what’s next for EU policy on migration and development Whatever happens now, South–South solidarity with Gaza has already exposed the West…

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Is SIDS4 a turning point for small island nations? 30:28

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Small island developing states (SIDS) suffer disproportionately from external shocks. They face an existential threat from the climate emergency, while global economic uncertainty and geopolitical shifts have derailed recent progress that SIDS have made towards achieving growth and resilience. That’s why governments of SIDS and their international partners met in Antigua and Barbuda a fortnight ago for the SIDS4 conference, which aimed to formulate a 10-year action plan intended to chart ‘the course toward resilient prosperity’ for small island nations. In this episode, guests review this seminal conference, setting it in context of the unique challenges that SIDS face. We hear about the strengths of the Antigua and Barbuda Plan (ABAS) that emerged from it and what is missing from this framework. Guests outline reforms that are urgently needed to drive meaningful change for SIDS. Guests Sara Pantuliano , Chief Executive, ODI Ambassador Walton Webson , Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the UN Emily Wilkinson , Senior Research Fellow, ODI Jean-Paul Adam , Director for Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management in the UN Economic Commission for Africa Related resources Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI) Small Islands Big Picture podcast: Will the 4th UN International Conference on SIDS generate ‘resilient prosperity’? Small Islands Big Picture podcast (all episodes) The SIDS Future Forum 2024: Shaping the future of Small Island Developing States Preparatory meetings for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States: participation, priorities and outcomes Financing resilient prosperity in SIDS Why small islands need their own Marshall Plan…

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What is the ‘green squeeze’ and how can it be mitigated? 34:34

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Time is running out to keep the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement within reach. Wealthy countries have introduced new industrial and green trade policy measures, but there are concerns that some of these are having adverse effects – hitting countries that have contributed the least to the climate crisis the hardest. This episode examines the concept of the ‘green squeeze’ – the notion that climate-related trade policies are negatively impacting low-income countries, unfairly putting the burden of adjustment on them. We ask what the ‘green squeeze’ means, both at a broader policy level and on the ground for producers having to adapt to these new trade measures. What can be done to help exporting countries navigate such measures? Would the Villars Framework enable a more equitable way forward? At a time when geopolitical tensions are running high and countries are fighting for leadership on green technology, guests discuss what action is needed to drive fair and sustainable progress on green trade. Guests Sara Pantuliano , Chief Executive, ODI Faizel Ismail , Director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town Jan Yves Remy , Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (the SRC), University of the West Indies Jodie Keane , Senior Research Fellow, ODI Related resources New EU trade rules could put poor countries in a billion dollar ‘green squeeze’ (ODI blog) The ‘green squeeze’: an explainer (ODI paper) Navigating green trade measures: avoiding a “green squeeze” (ODI event video) Leading experts gather at ODI to reimagine global trade for a sustainable future (ODI statement) COP28 side event | Enabling a “green seize” of new trade opportunities for LDCs: learning from the Covid-19 response to address the climate emergency (ODI event video) Avoiding a “green squeeze” and advancing new trade opportunities for LDCs (ODI event video) Africa’s green trade opportunities: policy insights for aligning trade and climate action (ODI blog and event video) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms: clarity needed on support for adjustment (ODI blog) Air Miles 2.0? How to ensure Africa is not penalised by net-zero policy spillovers (ODI blog)…

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How can we deal with the security impacts of the climate crisis? 29:11

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The Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace was signed last year at COP28 in Dubai. This recognised the unique challenge of addressing the climate emergency in areas affected by conflict and fragility, and called for “bolder, collective action” to support them. But what does this look like in practice? Despite being among the most vulnerable to climate change, conflict-affected countries receive just a fraction of the climate finance that is allocated to more stable regions. As we build up to the UN Summit for the Future and COP29, this episode examines what can be done to address this critical conflict blind spot in climate action. Guests assess the security impacts of the climate crisis, and the urgent need to scale up funding and support where it is most needed to avoid deepening instability. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Hanna Serwaa Tetteh , UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa Katarina Kertysova , Climate Security Officer, NATO Rosita Najmi , Co-Founder, CIFAR and ODI Board Member Resources COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace Climate Innovations for Adaptation and Resilience (CIFAR) Alliance Call to Action: Responsible Digital Payments to Accelerate Climate Action (Better Than Cash Alliance) Bolstering Women’s Climate Resilience and Adaptation through Financial Services (CGAP) Climate Landscape Series (BFA Global) COP28 finally shines a spotlight on conflict-affected countries (ODI blog) Building Forward Better: a pathway to climate-resilient development in fragile and conflict-affected situations (ODI report) Climate adaptation in no-man's land: research bridging the conflict-climate gap (ODI report) What the case of Somalia can show us about financing climate action in conflict-affected countries (ODI blog) A New Agenda For Peace (UN brief)…

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How can we make development finance work for everyone? 28:49

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The question of how multilateral development banks need to reform themselves so they are fit to face today's global challenges was again high on the agenda at the recent World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. These debates and recommendations for reform can be technical and complex, but what do the people these financial institutions were set up to serve think about what changes are needed? This episode, which was recorded from the sidelines of the Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., considers whether development finance is really reaching those who need it most. We ask how we can harness recent trends and technological advances so they work for – rather than against – the most vulnerable. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Liesbet Steer , President and CEO of the Education Development Center & Chair of the ODI North America Board Andrew Herscowitz , Executive Director, ODI North America Sheila Warren , CEO, Crypto Council for Innovation and ODI North America Board Member Related resources ODI's Spring Meetings resources hub How to better reach underserved borrowers (ODI event) Towards an MDB agenda for reform in FCV (ODI paper) Navigating fragility: the new multilateral agenda (ODI event) Matching finance to need (ODI event) Do we need a new Bretton Woods agreement for the post-Covid era? (Think Change podcast) Will early blooms bear fruit? Key takeaways from the 2024 World Bank Spring Meetings (ODI blog) MDB Insights: 2024 Spring Meetings previewed (ODI blog)…

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The politics of hunger: can famine in Gaza and Sudan be stopped? 35:54

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The crises of hunger in Sudan and Gaza are grave humanitarian emergencies with profound consequences for affected communities. A recent UN briefing to the Security Council stated that Sudan is set to face the “world’s worst hunger crisis”, while an international committee of experts issued a dire warning that famine is not only imminent in Northern Gaza, but a risk across the entire territory. While man-made famine continues to be used as a weapon of war for political gain, the prevailing response from international humanitarian agencies is to provide food aid. But is this really the solution? And how does it affect local humanitarian efforts? This episode dives into these questions and seeks to hold those responsible for these hunger crises to account. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Alex de Waal , Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation Omima Omer Jabal , Khartoum State ERR Jabal Awliya Program Office Hamish Young , Senior Emergency Coordinator in Gaza, State of Palestine Nuha Yousif, ERR Sennar state, Programme office Related resources Sounding the alarm on Sudan’s hunger crisis (ODI event recap) Sudan conflict – how did we get here and what next? (Think Change podcast) From El-Fasher to Khartoum: The fallout from 20 years of conflict in Darfur (ODI event) Sudan’s humanitarian crisis slips further from sight (ODI event recap) Humanitarian hypocrisy, double standards and the law in Gaza (ODI blog) Will the ICJ ruling change anything for Gaza? (Think Change podcast)…

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Tackling debt, transforming economies – why is the IDA replenishment so urgent? 32:40

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Global public debt is at unprecedented levels. The UN has reported that nearly half of the world’s population lives in countries that spend more paying off debts to other countries than they spend on healthcare for their own people. While needs soar as countries try to address the impact of the poly-crisis and invest significantly to transform their economies and societies, economic growth is in sharp retreat in many nations in the Global South. The World Bank is calling for donor governments to step up. They have put ‘IDA replenishment’ top of the agenda at this month’s Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. But why is the World Bank calling for this record replenishment? Join us as we explore the case for the IDA to become more effective and efficient at a time of soaring needs. Guests Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Annalisa Prizzon , Principal Research Fellow, ODI Seynabou Sakho , Director of Strategy and Operations for the World Bank Office of the Managing Director of Operations Gregory Chen , MD of Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative, BRAC International Related resources ODI on multilateral development banks ODI Day at the 2024 Spring Meetings Bigger, but also better: why MDB reform must go further (ODI blog) One year on, the World Bank must focus on how to implement its Evolution Roadmap (ODI blog) Matching finance to need (Davos 2024 event video) Strengthening MDBs: the triple agenda (Annual Meetings 2023 event video) What do borrowing countries think of MDB reform? (Think Change podcast)…

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