Voices in Development: A Podcast from Yale's Economic Growth Center

Apr 01 2025 19 ep. 34 mins 11

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A regular series exploring issues related to sustainable development and economic justice in low and middle income countries. Produced by the Economic Growth Center at Yale University.

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Development Dialogue: Are vocational training programs effective?

Apr 01 2025 37 mins

Vocational training programs are designed to boost employment in low- and middle-income countries — but often they fall short. In the fourth in our series of Development Dialogues, we examine the real impact of vocational training programs in low- and middle-income countries. Our guests take on pressing questions around evidence, expectations, market realities, and coordination c

Development Dialogue: The future of evidence-based policymaking and international development

Feb 24 2025 42 mins

In this episode of Development Dialogues, Rory Stewart, Stefan Dercon, and Trudi Makhaya join host Catherine Cheney to discuss the challenges of evidence-based policy in an era where populism and narratives often outweigh facts. The conversation centers around how to ensure facts and evidence still matter in policymaking and international development, especially as political landsc

Development Dialogue: How can emerging economies break free from the sidelines of global trade?

Dec 17 2024 35 mins

In the second episode of Development Dialogues, our new series with VoxDevTalks, host Catherine Cheney is joined by Amit Khandelwal, Isabela Manelici and Arvind Subramanian to discuss the challenges that developing countries encounter when opening their markets to trade, the effectiveness of industrial policy and the implications of Trump's presidency for trade in these nations. Am

Development Dialogue: Namrata Kala, Rohini Pande & Catherine Wolfram on financing climate adaptation

Nov 05 2024 34 mins

Financing climate adaptation: What works, what doesn’t, and can carbon credits help to bridge the gap? In first episode of Development Dialogues, our new series with VoxDevTalks, host Catherine Cheney is joined by Namrata Kala, Rohini Pande, and Catherine Wolfram to discuss research on climate adaptation measures in lower-income countries, how to pay for them, and the role volunt

Climate Change & Water Scarcity: Islamul Haque and Mushfiq Mobarak on crafting research based on community needs in Bangladesh

Jul 25 2024 35 mins

Rising sea levels are already creating intersecting crises in Bangladesh, often described as “the ground zero of climate change." How can social scientists aid in the response? When economists Islamul Haque and Mushfiq Mobarak began to examine the economic impact of rising salinity levels in coastal areas of Bangladesh, they expected to focus on labor and migration issues among f

Tailoring Inequality Research for the Latin American Context: Marcela Eslava, Santiago Levy, and Ana de la O on region-specific research collaboration

Jul 01 2024 29 mins

In Latin America, inequality has persisted despite major structural economic and social change. In order to help develop effective policies for a more equitable society, a new research initiative explores the causes and consequences of inequality within the Latin American context. In this episode of Voices in Development, three leading social scientists discuss a project to develop

Why women in India are dropping out of the workforce: Farzana Afridi and Kanika Mahajan

May 18 2024 29 mins

Although women around the world have joined the labor market in rising numbers over the past several decades, the percentage of women in the labor force in India has declined, even while their education levels have risen and the country has experienced rapid economic growth. In this episode of Voices in Development, Farzana Afridi, a professor of Economics at the Indian Statistical

Building In-Country Partnerships in Development Economics: Chris Udry, Francis Annan, and Rohini Pande share insights from Ghana and Beyond

Apr 14 2024 26 mins

Much of the research on economic development in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, is led by researchers who are outsiders to the regions they study. While this outsider perspective can help them see elements of the social or economic structure less visible to those who are deeply embedded in local institutions, partnerships with individuals and communitie

Digital Inclusion & Economic Development: Conversations with Pramod Varma, Alix Peterson Zwane and Rohini Pande

Mar 06 2024 22 mins

Despite the widespread acknowledgment of the potential for digital technologies to accelerate inclusive economic growth, not everyone has access to the mobile devices, internet connectivity, and affordable data they need to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. This digital divide, which includes gender specific barriers, prevents billions of people from accessing the fu

Supporting Farmers on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Kelsey Jack on Technology Adoption for Climate Adaptation

Dec 07 2023 18 mins

The vast majority of climate financing is directed towards mitigating, reducing, or preventing greenhouse gas emissions. However, there is a vital need for climate financing aimed at adaptation, protecting the lives and livelihoods of the people most affected by climate change. Low-income countries are disproportionately suffering from climate breakdowns, particularly among the poo