Best Climate Instability Podcasts (2024)

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ABS E26 Unlocking Capital: Liquify's Mission to Finance African SMEs 46:26

9h ago46:26

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of ABS, we sit down with Alberta Asafo-Asamoah, the Co-Founder of Liquify, an invoice financing platform connecting African SME's to global capital markets. Alberta started in corporate banking in Europe before moving to impact investing and entrepreneurship. In 2018, she founded AlgebraInTheCity, an educatio…

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ABS E25 PLTFM: Connecting the Diaspora to African Investment 49:45

14d ago49:45

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of ABS, we sit down with Joe Kinvi, the Founder of PLTFM, a multi-asset investment platform for Africa and Africans in the Diaspora. He also leads HoaQ, an investor community with over 100 investments across Africa and its Diaspora. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Joe was an experienced opera…

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ABS E24 From Marginalisation to Empowerment: EDF's Commitment to Education and Problem Solving 39:37

27d ago39:37

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of ABS, we sit down with Abiola Adebiyi, the Founder of Elevate Development Foundation (EDF). EDF is a youth-led NGO focused on educating, enlightening, and empowering vulnerable Nigerians in underserved communities. Abiola, a forensic accountant with a master's degree in sustainable development from the Univ…

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ABS E23 LISA: Increasing Access to Education for the Underprivileged in Lagos 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Dammy Feyide, the Founder of Theo by LISA, a digital learning solution for children in public primary schools and remote areas. Dammy is also the Team Lead of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at ProvidusBank, the Founder & CEO of Let it Shine Academy, and the Proprietress…

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Bonus: Sit Down with Your Hosts 2.0 51:32

8M ago51:32

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Africa's Big Switch Podcast, hosts Hassana, Joshua, Beatrice, and Bolaji reflect on the 14 episodes released so far. They discuss the progress that has been made and give insights into the future direction of the podcast. The conversation takes on a more casual and chat-like tone rather than a formal inter…

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ABS E22 Sawa Energy: Providing C&I Solar Solutions to Rwandan Businesses 39:14

9M ago39:14

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Eder Munyampenda, the Rwanda Country Manager at Sawa Energy, a startup that empowers East Africa’s small and medium businesses by reducing electricity pricing and volatility. Sawa Energy was founded by three environmentally and socially conscious entrepreneurs, who bring significant e…

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ABS E21: Understanding the Effect of Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria 36:56

10M ago36:56

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Send us a Text Message. We had a conversation with Noelle Okwedy, the Energy Insights Lead at Stears, a startup focused on providing data and insights to professionals interested in the African continent. Having worked in the Nigerian power sector after studying financial economics with econometrics at the University of Kent. Noelle is passionate a…

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ABS E20 Funnelling Investments into the African Energy Sector 40:01

10M ago40:01

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kelly-Ann Mealia, Chairperson and Co-Founder of Energy Capital & Power. Kelly-Ann brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in facilitating financial investments in Africa, shedding light on the significant impact these gatherings have on promoting investment and forgin…

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ABS E19 Uwana Energy: Creating an Online Solar Marketplace 43:14

11M ago43:14

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Send us a Text Message. We had a conversation with Natasha Ibori, the Co-founder of Uwana Energy, a clean energy management platform and marketplace, to help people seamlessly transition to clean, affordable energy. Uwana Energy is an impact-driven entrepreneur committed to giving more people the freedom to do whatever they want. Having worked in c…

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ABS E18 The Electricity Market in Nigeria: A Legal Perspective 45:38

11M ago45:38

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Send us a Text Message. We had a conversation with Chinenye Ajayi, an energy professional and commercial lawyer with over a decade worth of experience. Chinenye is currently the Team Lead of the Power and Infrastructure Practice at Olaniwun Ajayi LP where she provides legal and business advisory services to clients within the energy sector, particu…

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ABS E17: Providing Auxiliary Services to Oil and Gas Companies in Ghana 51:05

12M ago51:05

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Send us a Text Message. We spoke with Edma Lawer, the founder and CEO of ELO Petroleum, an Oil and Gas service company that specialises is providing manpower and materials in the upstream sector in Ghana. Edma also runs Youth Empowerment Wave Global (YEWGlobal), a Youth NGO that engages and inspires young people to use their skills to establish bus…

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ABS E16: Sustainable Development in Burundi 38:09

1y ago38:09

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Send us a Text Message. A conversation with Hubert Waterinckx, a Social Development Specialist at the World Bank Group. We unravel Hubert's journey – from working as a Tax Lawyer, to being a reservist in the Belgian army, to a visionary in social development, all fueled by his unwavering passion to spread prosperity across Africa! Since then, Huber…

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ABS E15: The Energy Transition in Ghana 40:47

1y ago40:47

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Send us a Text Message. An exciting conversation with Bradley K. Poku-Amankwah , the acting Principal Coordinator at the Ghana Energy Transition Office. The Ghana Energy Transition Office is a collaboration between the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All and the Government of Ghana based at the office of the President in Accra. Prior to this,…

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ABS E14: Empowering Communities in Malawi for a Sustainable Future 39:17

1y ago39:17

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Send us a Text Message. We had a great conversation with Pam Haigh, who is the UK General Manager at Ripple Africa. Ripple Africa is a UK registered charity working to improve local environment, education and healthcare in Malawi, Africa. Operating at the grassroots level, involving the community in all aspects of its activity, Ripple Africa has ov…

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ABS E13 Sustainable & Impact Investing in Nigeria 55:06

1y ago55:06

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Send us a Text Message. We had a great conversation with Nana Skari Maidugu, who is the Head of Sustainability and ESG at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). At NSIA, Nana is responsible for developing and driving sustainability strategy & climate initiatives, as well as the implementation of its ESG framework across the Authority, i…

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ABS E12 Arone: Manufacturing Batteries to Power Middle-income Households 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

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Send us a Text Message. We sat down with Emmanuel Ezenwere the CEO of Arone, a company whose mission is to pioneer technologies that democratize access to basic amenities required to live a better life. Emmanuel is an entrepreneur with 8 years of experience building technologies that focus on the development of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and cle…

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ABS E11 Vula: Helping African Startups Raise Funding 43:37

1+ y ago43:37

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Send us a Text Message. We had a conversation with Nicholas Rawhani, the CEO of Vula, a company whose mission is to help African entrepreneurs secure funding for their business. Born and raised in South Africa, Nic tells us about his experience transitioning from the corporate world with McKinsey, where he worked to support green scale-ups in Afric…

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ABS E10: Building an Educational Botanical Garden 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

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Send us a Text Message. We had a conversation with Maryam Abdulkadir, an environmentalist who works with rural communities in Nigerian to reintroduce cultural medicinal practices. She is the founder of Plant Revival Enterprise, a social enterprise that replants native medicinal fruit trees and crops which have become endangered in specific communit…

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Energy Trends and Their Implications for the U.S. and Arab Region 1:19:43

1+ y ago1:19:43

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Join the Council for a discussion examining current and future energy dynamics. As the structure of energy demand changes, with the importance of fossil fuels predicted to decline in the decades to come, how can energy production and delivery systems incorporate a growing share of renewable energy and manage increased electrification? Will the tran…

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ABS E9: Powering Health Centres in Africa 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

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Send us a Text Message. We had a conversation with Rahul Srinivasan, a Senior Energy Specialist at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll), to explore the nexus between energy and healthcare in Africa. SEforAll is a United Nations partner organization that strives to accelerate access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy in develop…

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The Impact of Growing Military and Civil Instability in the Middle East and North Africa Region 1:29:12

1+ y ago1:29:12

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Join Council for a net assessment of key issues shaping security and stability in the Middle East and North Africa region. The featured specialist is Center for Strategic and International Studies Emeritus Chair in Strategy Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman, who discusses his recent report on the subject. Mr. David Des Roches and Dr. John Duke Anthony join …

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Weathering Chinese and Russian Competition in Arabia and the Gulf: Implications for United States Interests, Policies, and Strategy 1:00:51

1+ y ago1:00:51

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Join the Council for a discussion exploring implications for the region and the United States of evolving relationships between Russia, China, and countries in Arabia and the Gulf. Specialists examine how shifting strategic dynamics can be viewed through different sets of lenses. The featured speakers are former United States diplomats Ambassador (…

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The Strategic Importance of the Middle East and North Africa: The Strengths and Limits of Oil and Gas Wealth, and the Challenge of Climate Change 1:27:38

1+ y ago1:27:38

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Join the Council for a discussion exploring the energy and other economic aspects of the Middle East and North Africa region's strategic importance. The featured specialist is Center for Strategic and International Studies Emeritus Chair in Strategy Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman, who discusses his recent report on the subject. Mr. David Des Roches and M…

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S2 Ep 7: Supriya Jha on Why Diversity & Inclusion is a Universal Business Issue 20:50

1+ y ago20:50

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In the season finale of REGEN: For A New Future, Brooke speaks to Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Supriya Jha, to find out why D&I is a universal business issue. In the metropolitan setting of Dubai, Supriya shares her thoughts on how to address unconscious bias in recruitment, why cross-generational collaboration is the key to success, and h…

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ABS Trailer 1:00

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Send us a Text Message. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedInBy Bolaji Akinola-Alli

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S2 Ep6: Marc Haberland and Timo Elliott on Innovation and the Path to Partner Success 20:09

1+ y ago20:09

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At the end of 2022, our host, Brooke Speight, took a trip to Dubai for the Partner Innovation Meeting. While she was there, she caught up with Timo Elliott, VP, Global Innovation Evangelist to talk about the technological advancements SAP’s partners can look forward to in 2023 and beyond. She also spoke with Marc Haberland, CEO at SAP Platinum Part…

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S2 Ep5: Çiğdem Bağbakan on Dealing with Economic & Political Instability 13:12

1+ y ago13:12

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This time around, Brooke sits down with Çiğdem Bağbakan from SAP Gold Partner Solvia Digital Solutions to talk about a more sensitive topic. In an honest chat, Çiğdem shares her experiences with the economic and political instability in Turkey, as well as revealing how Solvia has differentiated themselves in the Cloud business space since the busin…

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Bonus: Sit down with your hosts 15:55

1+ y ago15:55

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Send us a Text Message. As the name suggests, your hosts Hassana, Joshua and Bolaji, reflected on the 8 episodes released so far. We highlighted where progress has been made and hinted on the direction of the podcast going forward. The nature of the conversation was more of a chat than a formal interview. Finally, we wish you a Merry Christmas and …

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ABS E8: Can Solar Power My Business? 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

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Send us a Text Message. Can I use solar energy to power my business? On this episode of Africa's Big Switch we had a conversation with Victor Tobenna Ezenwoko, the Chief Commercial Officer of Daystar Power, to explore commercial and industrial clean energy solutions in Africa. From steel manufacturers in Ghana to commercial banks in Nigeria, Daysta…

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ABS E7: Does Nuclear Have a Role to Play in the Energy Transition? 42:47

2y ago42:47

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Send us a Text Message. Still on Nuclear Energy! But this time we take a deeper dive into the technology. Have you heard of the Pebble Small Modular Reactor (PSMR)? We spoke to Dr Trevor Dudley, the CEO of Mozweli Nuclear Engineering Limited on the role of nuclear energy in diversifying Africa's energy mix. Dr Trevor holds over 26 years of experien…

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S2 Ep4: Esperanza Valbuena on SAP work culture 27:55

2y ago27:55

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Brooke is joined by Esperanza Valbuena, VP of Mid-Market Digital Sales in EMEA South. Esperanza chats about work culture, how to recruit and retain the best young talent and gives us an insight into the Barcelona digital hub, which is home to SAP employees of more than 20 nationalities.By SAP EMEA South General Business and Partner Team

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Lebanon in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 35:24

2y ago35:24

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Ed Gabriel and Abbas Dahouk discuss dynamics in Lebanon at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Syria and Iraq in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 1:01:37

2y ago1:01:37

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Session: "Syria and Iraq in Focus" with Dr. Andrew Parasiliti, Ambassador (Ret.) James F. Jeffrey, Dr. Denise Natali, Dr. Abbas Kadhim at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Remarks from the League of Arab States [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 8:02

2y ago8:02

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League of Arab States Assistant Secretary General H.E. Dr. Khaled bin Mohamed Al-Manzlawiy gives remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Oman in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 26:10

2y ago26:10

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Dr. Zakaria Al Muharrami and Ambassador (Ret.) Dr. Richard J. Schmierer discuss dynamics in Oman at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Keynote Remarks by H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 17:00

2y ago17:00

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Oman's Foreign Minister H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi delivers keynote remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Keynote Remarks by HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 18:02

2y ago18:02

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HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud delivers keynote remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Presentation of GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AWARD [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 12:57

2y ago12:57

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Dr. John Duke Anthony announces the National Council is presenting its GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AWARD to Dina Powell McCormick and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.…

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Geopolitical Dynamics of Arabia and the Gulf [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 46:31

2y ago46:31

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Session: "Geopolitical Dynamics of Arabia and the Gulf" with Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Dr. Abdullah Al Shayji, and Dr. Kenneth Katzman at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Bahrain in Focus w/ Ambassador Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Khalifa [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 11:06

2y ago11:06

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Ambassador of Bahrain to the U.S. H.E. Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Khalifa makes remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Remarks from the GCC w/ Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 46:28

2y ago46:28

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Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General H.E. Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al-Hajraf makes remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Arab North Africa in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 33:41

2y ago33:41

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Dr. William Lawrence surveys geopolitical dynamics in North Africa at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Energy, Economic, and Business Dynamics in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 1:19:02

2y ago1:19:02

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Session: "Energy, Economic, and Business Dynamics in Focus" with Phillip Cornell, Dr. Shihab Kuran, and Dr. John Sfakianakis at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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U.S.-Arab Relations Defense Dimensions [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 1:07:53

2y ago1:07:53

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Session: "U.S.-Arab Relations Defense Dimensions" with Sheikh Nawaf bin Mubarak bin Saif Al-Thani, David Des Roches, and Abbas Dahouk at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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David Petraeus and Raghida Dergham Interview [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 47:36

2y ago47:36

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Raghida Dergham interviews General (Ret.) David Petraeus at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Presentation of DISTINGUISHED GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD to Kuwait Fund [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 18:11

2y ago18:11

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Dr. John Duke Anthony announces the National Council is presenting its DISTINGUISHED GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD to the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.…

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Egypt in Focus w/ H.E. Mohamed M. Abou El Enein [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 24:30

2y ago24:30

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Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament H.E. Mohamed M. Abou El Enein gives remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.By National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

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Remarks from H. Delano Roosevelt [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 6:22

2y ago6:22

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H. Delano Roosevelt, grandson of President Franklin Delano and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, gave commentary on the history and value of the US-Saudi Arabian relationship at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.…

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Yemen in Focus w/ US Special Envoy Tim Lenderking [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference] 1:20:07

2y ago1:20:07

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Remarks from US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking followed by Session: "Yemen in Focus" with Abdulrahman Al-Eryani, David Des Roches, Sarah Charles, and Ambassador (Ret.) Christopher Henzel at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.…

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ABS E6: Demystifying the Nuclear Industry in Africa 37:10

2y ago37:10

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Send us a Text Message. There is often this mysterious cloud surrounding the nuclear industry with a lot of false perceptions on its safety and role in contributing towards a sustainable energy future. On this episode of Africa's Big Switch, we had a conversation with Princess Mthombeni, a nuclear communication specialist with over 10 years experie…

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