DevelopmentAid Dialogues
Each episode features insightful conversations with experts and practitioners, offering valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping our world. DevelopmentAid is a platform where we share knowledge and fostering collaboration within the development community. We believe that by sparking meaningful conversations, we can contribute to finding innovative solutions for a more just and sustainable future.
Episodes
22 episodes
The Future of Aid, Donald Trump, and the Prisoner’s Dilemma | A dialogue with Dr. Göran Holmqvist
While the drastic aid cuts announced by the largest donors are making the headlines around the world, a deeper issue may be at stake. In this episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues, host Hisham Allam speaks to Dr. Göran Holmqvist, perhaps the m...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:32
Corruption in healthcare, education & infrastructure: who pays the price in developing countries? | Dialogue with Jean-Pierre Méan, Attorney-at-law
One of the biggest barriers to sustainable development is still corruption, which undermines confidence in institutions, damages economies, and especially affects the most vulnerable. Host
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Season 2
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36:21
International Development Exodus: Who Pays the Price When the U.S. Pulls Out? discussion with Felix Gnehm
In this episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues, host Hisham Allam confronted the seismic repercussions of the United States’ decision to slash
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:18
Surviving USA Stop Work Orders: recovery tactics and legal recourse with Katherine Gentic a Government Compliance, Contracts and Pricing Specialist
This episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues examines the rising trend of
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25:33
International Development Crisis: How Budget Cuts are Reshaping Humanitarian Efforts | Analysis with Isam Khatib, an Expert in Policy Strategies
Guest Description: Isam Khatib, Human Rights & Sustainable Development Specialist. Expert in foreign policy strategies, international d...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:30
The Hidden Cost of Ethical Farming: Are Fair Trade and Organic Myths? | A dialogue with Carmelo Troccoli and Kyle Newell
Guest Description: Carmelo Troccoli, the General Director of Campania Amica Foundation and the ...
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42:40
US Aid Freeze: immediate effects of the Executive Order | A dialogue with Matthew Robinson
In this episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues, host Hisham Allam...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:04
Illegal Adoption vs. Child Trafficking: Where Do We Draw the Line? | with Dr. Eefje De Volder, IMPACT
Guest Description: Dr. Eefje De Volder, a leading expert in human trafficking and co-founder of IMPACT.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:18
The Future of Farming: Can AI and Drones Save Agriculture—or Destroy It?
Guest Description: Brian Anderson Director of Finance and Operations, worked with maj...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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46:38
Limited funding, resource gaps, and systemic biases can’t stop positive outcomes for human trafficking survivors | A conversation with Angie Staley
Guest Description: Angie Staley, an expert in anti-human trafficking and transitional housing. Episode description: Human trafficking is a complex global c...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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26:33
Corruption’s Two-Way Street: How UK Bribery and Illicit Flows Drive Global Corruption | with Phil Mason, Anti-corruption policy advisor
Guest Description: Phil Mason a leading player in the global fight against corruption. Mr. Mason has over 20 years of experience at the
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:29
Political & Economic Interests Behind Climate Disinformation | Conversation with Jennie King at ISD.
Guest Description: Jennie King, Director of Climate Disinformation Research and Policy at the
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:04
Water, Land, and Power: The Interconnectedness of Sustainable Development | with Sean Furey from SKAT foundation
Our guest: Sean Furey, the Secretariat Director of the Rural Water...
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26:41
Early Warnings & Noodle Networks: Innovative Strategies for Disaster Response | with Manu Gupta Disaster Resilience Expert
In the realm of humanitarianism and disaster response, Dr. Manu Gupta shines as a guiding light of unwavering dedication and passionate advocacy. With over three decades of experience, his journ...
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Human Trafficking Unveiled: Insights from the Frontlines | A dialogue with Tatiana Kotlyarenko Expert on Human trafficking
Guest Description: Tatiana Kotlyarenko, Expert on GBV and Human TraffickingEpisode sneak peak: In the latest DevelopmentAid Dialogues podcast, Tatiana Kotlyarenko...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:11
Voices from Yemen: Delivering AID in a Conflict Zone | Dialogue with Ibrahim El Haddad from OCHA
Yemen grapples with a staggering humanitarian crisis, leaving millions dependent on aid for survival. Delivering that assistance, however, is fraught with challenges.In this episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues,
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:37
From Rainwater Tanks to Dignity: The Ripple Effect of Water Access Projects | Dialogue with Kerstin Danert from Ask for Water
Guest description: Dr. Kerstin Danert, the founder and director of Ask for Water. Ask for Water works collaboratively with governments, NGOs, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:06
Turning Trash to Treasure: Organic Waste Management | Latin American Perspective with Sandra Mendez
Guest description: Sandra Méndez F. is an experienced expert and project developer, and coordinator at Skat. Episode description: In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:59
Profit and Purpose: Aligning Business & Social Good in Development Partnerships | with Kim Eric Bettcher, CIPE
Our Guest: Kim Eric Bettcher, a leading expert from CIPE's Policy and Program Learning department, specializing in democratic governance and international partnerships.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:05
Mosquitoes, Money & a Warming World: Why a Malaria Vaccine Isn't Enough | Insights from Scott Filler
Guest Description: Scott Filler, Senior Disease Coordinator at the Global Fund, a worldwide movement to defeat HIV, TB and malaria. Episode descripti...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:59
The future of medicine: Can telehealth revolutionize global healthcare access? | A conversation with Prof. K.Ganapathy, Neurosurgeon, pioneer in Telemedicine
Guest Description: Dr. K. Ganapathy is a professor, neurosurgeon, the first Ph.D. in neuroimaging in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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24:40
Flooded Toilets vs Empty Wells: The Impact of Climate Change on Sanitation | A Conversation with Dara Johnston, Chief of Section for Climate Resilience
Guest Description: Dara Johnston, UNICEF's Chief of Section for Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in South Sudan.Episode Description:In this episode, we discuss the
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Episode 1
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