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Jan 30 2025 223 ep. 30 mins 56
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This Week in Global Dev: #82: The fallout from the US foreign aid freeze

Jan 30 2025 34 mins  
Widespread confusion and uncertainty continue to ripple through the development sector following the U.S. government’s stop-work order on foreign aid programs. The directive has already resulted in mass layoffs this week, particularly among contractors and implementing partners reliant on USAID funding, while nearly 60 senior USAID officials have been placed on administrative lea

Davos Dispatch: Gavi CEO outlines 'leap Into 6.0' strategy, putting countries first

Jan 26 2025 26 mins  
Sania Nishtar, the CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, sees the organization’s new five-year strategy, dubbed “Gavi 6.0,” as an opportunity for a reset. She provided Devex with an exclusive preview. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

This Week in Global Dev: #81: What does Trump's first week in office mean for global development?

Jan 22 2025 28 mins  
This Week in Global Dev: #81: What does Trump's first week in office mean for global development? by Devex

Davos Dispatch: 'People may die' if US cuts foreign aid, says UNAIDS chief

Jan 22 2025 22 mins  
On a special special episode of This Week in Global Development, Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, warned of major consequences for people with HIV if U.S. under President Trump cuts funding to programs such as PEPFAR and the Global Fund. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

Davos Dispatch: IOM chief talks about the realities of migration and deportation

Jan 21 2025 22 mins  
Migration is surging worldwide — as is the backlash to it. Perhaps nowhere is this backlash more evident at the moment than in the United States, where newly minted President Donald Trump has said he will deport all of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the country. Amy Pope doesn’t think that is practical, or productive. Pope, director-general of the

Special episode: Creating a more inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities

Jan 20 2025 40 mins  
Special Olympics' Chief of Global Youth & Education, Jackie Jodl, joins Raj Kumar for a podcast episode looking at how sports and education can drive societal change, the state of social inclusion for people with intellectual and learning disabilities, and the opportunities and risks presented by AI. This episode is sponsored by Special Olympics.

This Week in Global Dev: #80: What are the key global development trends to watch in 2025?

Jan 16 2025 27 mins  
As we kickstart 2025, we speak to Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar about the trends he believes will shape global development this coming year. We examine how significant shifts, including reduced government funding in traditionally generous countries and the evolving role of philanthropy, will impact the sector. We also revisit our exclusive interview with USAID chie

This Week in Global Dev: How Samantha Power performed a delicate balancing act as USAID chief

Jan 13 2025 47 mins  
In one of her last interviews before leaving office, Samantha Power spoke with Devex for a special edition of its This Week in Global Development podcast about navigating that push-and-pull, and how she expects the Trump administration’s USAID to face similar challenges. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

This Week in Global Dev: #79: What will the Trump presidency mean for the United Nations?

Jan 09 2025 29 mins  
As the world gets ready for a second Trump presidency, significant uncertainty surrounds the United Nations as the organization prepares to implement substantial funding cuts. With the new administration predicted to prioritize national security over humanitarian and human rights principles, China may seek to fill the void left by the United States. Faced with domestic economic p

This Week in Global Dev: 78: Jimmy Carter’s legacy on global health

Jan 02 2025 29 mins  
This week’s podcast kicks off with a look at the legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. Following his four-year presidency, Carter devoted four decades to humanitarian efforts, founding The Carter Center in 1982 to promote peace and improve global health. One of his most significant contributions was his campaign to eradicate Gu