Best Farzana Podcasts (2025)

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr. Sereana Naepi: Rātu July 15, 2025

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Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined on air by Dr. Sereana Naepi, who is an associate Professor of Sociology at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland. Sereana was an editor on the newly published book Oceans Between Us: Pacific Peoples and Racism in Aotearoa - an unflinching examination of racism in NZ, featuring essa…

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Alicia Didsbury: July 8, 2025

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Dr Alicia Didsbury, a research fellow in the Faculty of Science, joins Hugh Sundae in the studio to chat about her research into cell and gene based therapies for Cancer treatment. Thanks to the University of Auckland.

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Riku Otono: June 24, 2025

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Development Dialogues: What is the role of small farms in the future of agriculture? 33:59

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In this episode of Development Dialogues, a panel of experts dissect one of Africa’s most persistent development challenges: the low productivity of smallholder farmers. Despite decades of investment, innovation, and policy reform, yields on African small farms remain significantly below those in high-income countries—even when similar technologies…

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Ready Steady Learn w/ : June 17, 2025

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Milly and Tuva'a talk to Tom a PhD candidate in History at the Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland about all things cold war and space race. In a deeply engaging chat we apply this to today's space politics and Trump's 'Golden Dome' and the laws of space. Thanks to the University of Auckland!

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Ashkan Hashemi: June 10, 2025

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Milly and Tuva'a chat to Senior Engineering lecturer Dr Ashkan Hashemi about their research involving timber buildings and their response to earthquakes. Thanks to the University of Auckland!

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Oasis Scholarship 2025 | Check Eligibility Criteria, Last Date & Application Process 16:51

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Oasis Scholarship 2025 – Overview The Oasis Scholarship 2025 is an initiative by the Government of West Bengal to support SC, ST, and OBC students in their educational journey from Class 9 to postgraduate and professional studies. Eligibility Criteria Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal. For Pre-Matric (Class 9–10): SC/ST students with fami…

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Farzana Adeel: June 3, 2025

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This week's brainbox is recent doctoral graduate and academic at the Business School Dr Farzana Adeel. Dr Adeel phones in to teach us about her thesis and research into the challenges that migrant entrepeneurs face, and how this impacts the ability of the job market in Aotearoa to attract immigrant entrepeneurs and business owners. To learn more, w…

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Katie Gilchrist: May 27, 2025

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Get ready to learn all about how rocks can tell us about ancient climate catastrophes from PhD candidate Katie Gilchrist. Katie was part of a team from the School of Environment whose recent Antarctic expedition took samples from sedimentary and igneous rocks in order to better understand the conditions during an extinction event over 183 million y…

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Sam Lasham: May 20, 2025

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This week's brainbox is Sam Lasham, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Sam's research focuses on the link between psilocybin variability and consumer saftey, and developing a method for species identification. Whakarongo mai nei and read more about Sam's mahi here. Thanks to the University of Auckland.…

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Nadine Riwai: May 13, 2025

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PhD candidate Nadine Riwai phones in to talk to Jonny and the listeners about her doctorate research into culturally safe screening Māori that are both mana-enhancing and whānau-centric. To learn more about Nadine's research in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, head over here and whakarongo mai. Thanks to the University of Auckland!…

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Ready Steady Learn w/ Daniel Kelly: May 6, 2025

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Jonny is joined by Daniel Kelly from the Science Faculty to learn all about his doctoral research into ways to grow food without fueling climate change - using syntropic agroforestry techniques! Thanks to the University of Auckland.

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Development Dialogues: Who will pay for the global energy transition? 39:28

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In this episode of Development Dialogues, host Catherine Chaney is joined by Max Bearak, Anant Sudarshan and Jessica Seddon to examine one of the most complex challenges in global development: how can the clean energy transition move forward both quickly and equitably, particularly for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) still grappling with p…

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Development Dialogues: Are vocational training programs effective? 37:40

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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, mark…

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S2 Ep5: S2 Ep5: 2025: Week 4 (Dr Sohaira Siddiqui) 51:57

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We're into the 'laylatul qadr' nights of Ramadan, the nights of power, and the perfect backdrop for our conversation on women's power. How and why should women show up in the public space? Our Ramadan BFF Henrietta Szovati explains the relationship between the spiritual self and the social self, highlighting that we need to be in public to find our…

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Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Rising: My Networking Journey Over the last few years 15:59

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Welcome back to Networking: It's Your Superpower! 🚀 After a few transformative years of wins, lessons, and career pivots, I’m relaunching this podcast with renewed energy, fresh insights, and a deeper commitment to helping you unlock the power of authentic connections. In this special relaunch episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my journey…

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S2 Ep4: 2025: Week 3 (Asma Khan) 48:15

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A 'warrior princess' is how this week's special guest Asma Khan - celebrity chef, author and restaurateur - has seen herself and from a young age this has shaped her life and incredible success. Hot off the heels of the King and Queen visiting her restaurant, we hear about what drives her to lift other women up, her self-doubt, why women shouldn't …

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S2 Ep3: 2025: Week 2 (Dunya Maumoon) 49:52

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We're back for Week 2 of Ramadan, and our conversations about women's power. Our Ramadan BFF, Henrietta Szovati, tackles the barriers that hold us back from claiming our power: anger, guilt, people pleasing, shame and even abuse. She guides us simply and effectively through the steps to setting healthy boundaries, what it will feel like when we fir…

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S2 Ep2: 2025: Week 1 (Mariah Idrissi) 40:40

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It's the start of Ramadan, so time for upliftment and the beginning of our new series which focuses on women's power. Our Ramadan BFF Henrietta Szovati walks us through female and feminine power, what happens when we don't claim it and the benefits when we do. As well as practical tips on what we can do to start identifying and growing our power. F…

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S2 Ep1: 2025: Series 2 - Coming soon... 1:27

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Muslim Women Talk Ramadan is back for series 2, and this time we are talking power, women's power. For Muslim women, by Muslim women, our conversation is all about making this your best Ramadan yet. In this four part series hosted by award-winning podcaster, author and women's champion Shelina Janmohamed, we'll engage in candid conversations, creat…

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Development Dialogues: The future of evidence-based policymaking and international development 42:19

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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 developme…

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Managing Stress: A Guide to a Balanced Life 4:49

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Discover practical tips to recognize stress, practice effective relaxation techniques like mindfulness and meditation, and build resilience to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.By Farzana Asim

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Rewiring Your Thoughts: A Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Patterns 6:10

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A podcast exploring cognitive behavioral patterns, offering practical strategies to reshape thinking, overcome challenges, and foster positive change.By Farzana Asim

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Mastering Your Emotions: A Guide to Emotional Intelligence 6:31

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A podcast exploring emotional intelligence with practical tools and insights to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and enhance personal growth.By Farzana Asim

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Development Dialogues: How can emerging economies break free from the sidelines of global trade? 35:32

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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 preside…

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Development Dialogues: Namrata Kala, Rohini Pande & Catherine Wolfram on financing climate adaptation 34:19

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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 p…

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Climate Change & Water Scarcity: Islamul Haque and Mushfiq Mobarak on crafting research based on community needs in Bangladesh 35:44

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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 la…

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Tailoring Inequality Research for the Latin American Context: Marcela Eslava, Santiago Levy, and Ana de la O on region-specific research collaboration 29:40

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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 scien…

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Why women in India are dropping out of the workforce: Farzana Afridi and Kanika Mahajan 29:17

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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 E…

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Building In-Country Partnerships in Development Economics: Chris Udry, Francis Annan, and Rohini Pande share insights from Ghana and Beyond 26:23

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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…

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S1 Ep5: 2024: Week 4 (Farzana Rahman) 29:52

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We are into the last ten days of Ramadan and Eid is peeking onto the horizon. In our final episode of the series, our Ramadan BFF talks to us about kindness, how to apply kindness to ourselves as well as others, and what happens when there's a gap between the two. And she gives us some practical hacks on how to introduce more kindness. And what hap…

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S1 Ep4: 2024: Week 3 (Dr Kiran Rahim) 30:46

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It's week 3 of Ramadan and we are here to get you through the midway “bump” and regain the focus and excitement for the beautiful days and nights ahead. Our Ramadan BFF focuses this week on self-respect: how to build it, why it’s central to everything we do and what happens when we don’t have it. Plus as usual we have practical hacks to start apply…

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S1 Ep3: 2024: Week 2 (Nadiya Hussain) 27:11

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It's week 2 of Ramadan and we are back! With the initial excitement waning, our Ramadan BFF discusses 'compassion' - how it shows up in our lives and how we can apply it to ourselves. Plus, this episode features an interview with Nadiya Hussain - celebrity chef, author and TV personality. We discuss what Ramadan is like in the home of the Great Bri…

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S1 Ep2: 2024: Week 1 (Baroness Sayeeda Warsi) 36:37

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In this episode, we are mapping the road ahead in Ramadan. Our Ramadan BFF Henrietta Szovati discusses how we go from ‘doing’ in Ramadan to ‘being’, as well as how to go on the journey from who we are to what we want to be. This episode also features Baroness Sayeeda Warsi - the first Muslim to enter cabinet, a TV presenter, author and podcaster. W…

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S1 Ep1: 2024: Series 1 - Coming soon... 1:16

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COMING SOON! Your BFF, Ramadan pep talk and weekly hug all wrapped up in one podcast. "Muslim Women Talk Ramadan" is a four-part series where we'll engage in candid conversations, create a space for much-needed me-time, and enjoy real talk among Muslim women throughout Ramadan. Subscribe or follow this podcast to get all future episodes. Brought to…

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Digital Inclusion & Economic Development: Conversations with Pramod Varma, Alix Peterson Zwane and Rohini Pande 22:17

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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 billio…

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That boost I needed!! It’s always perfect timing, nothing is ever by chance 🤞🏽 2:57

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As I knock the dust off my podcast, I went lurking and found these messages!! My heart is full!

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Supporting Farmers on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Kelsey Jack on Technology Adoption for Climate Adaptation 18:56

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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 brea…

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Navigating trade-offs between the environment and economic growth: Nicholas Ryan on new possibilities for environmental regulation in emerging markets 31:06

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Today’s environmental crises are affecting lower-income countries – and within those countries, poor and marginalized communities – most of all. Policymakers in these countries are seeking new ways to balance trade-offs between the economic growth that can provide citizens with income-generating opportunities, and the harmful emissions that industr…

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Unraveling the impact of harmful social norms on development: Eliana La Ferrara, Samuel Moyn, and Rohini Pande on addressing hidden barriers to progress 55:29

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How do social norms – the set of informal rules, beliefs, and biases that govern behavior in a given group or society – affect the development process? While positive norms can support and accelerate development, harmful ones like slavery or female genital cutting can constrain it, exacerbating poverty and inequality. While social change in many h…

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Demystifying the effects of systemic injustice: Prof. Gerald Jaynes on using mixed methods to study race-based economic inequality 37:13

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Almost 60 years after the passing of the Civil Rights Act in the US, race continues to determine patterns of income, wealth and opportunity. For Black Americans in particular, the predominance of exploitative practices such as sharecropping following the slave trade has enabled inequality to persist through a number of generations. In order to deve…

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Breaking intergenerational cycles of deprivation and poverty: Orazio Attanasio and Costas Meghir on the transformative impact of early childhood interventions 34:11

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Recent research has revealed how often life outcomes such as income, health, and wellbeing are set in the first few years of life. Parenting practices can foster positive gains in childhood development, but they may not be widely known or prioritized among poorer and marginalized groups in society, and millions of children around the world continue…

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Unpacking the complexities of labor market dynamics: Kevin Donovan on constraints to firm growth in low- and middle-income countries 33:40

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The upcoming 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF with its focus on “reshaping development for a new era” is an important reminder that systemic change does not happen overnight. Strong economic development requires adequate infrastructure, and individual access to markets and opportunities. However, many communities face social…

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Reminder!! Stay connected! Trust your GIFTS! 17:12

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In this episode, there are words of wisdom from leaders who have found ways to stay connected!

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Celebrating 73 years of the Indian constitution: Rohit De, Barkha Dutt, and Rohini Pande on the constitution’s history and role in women’s empowerment in India 51:43

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Every year on January 26th, India celebrates Republic Day – the day the Indian Constitution went into effect in 1950, after three years of drafting and debate by independent India’s first Constituent Assembly. The Indian constitution outlined a vision of radical transformation. It established equality before the law for men and women – granting wom…

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Transforming the future of agricultural markets: Prof. Lauren Falcao Bergquist on using technology to combat food insecurity in East Africa 36:53

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The global food system has been knocked off its axis by conflict, Covid-19, and climate change. Food prices have soared to record heights around the world, and lower-income countries face food shortages. As an economist with a focus on agricultural market research, Lauren Falcao Bergquist, Assistant Professor of Economics and Global Affairs and EGC…

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Understanding the backlash to globalization: Prof. Penny Goldberg on the complicated relationship between international trade, poverty reduction, and inequality 32:08

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Once embraced as a pathway to global prosperity, globalization has come under attack in recent years. International trade has decreased inequality between nations, but at the cost of sometimes increasing inequalities within nations. As countries try to deal with the unequal benefits of trade by turning to protectionism, how can global coordination …

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Training the Next Generation of African Economists: Prof. Leonard Wantchekon on the university he founded 33:12

3y ago33:12

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As African nations take on new economic challenges and seek new development opportunities, their success will rely in part on an essential, often overlooked resource: African economists. To help provide future economists with the training they will need and to support African students in pursuing policy-relevant economic research as a process of ‘s…

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Networking: Ashanti Martin Writer, Speaker, Activist 39:27

3+ y ago39:27

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Join us-hear from Ashanti Martin- Ashanti Martin is a co-founder of Where Is My Land, an organization launched in 2021 to help Black American families reclaim stolen land and secure restitution. Ashanti joined forces with Kavon Ward, whose activism led to the first instance of land returned to a Black family in Manhattan Beach, California. Together…

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Networking: Jenn Whitmer, Speaker, Writer, Certified Enneagram Coach 30:48

4y ago30:48

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Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. Through working with Jenn, people improve communication, work through conflict, and build self-awareness with the Enneagram. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. …