Best Mike Shanley Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 27: Michael Nyenhuis, CEO, UNICEF USA 1:00:39

2d ago1:00:39

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Michael Nyenhuis, CEO of UNICEF USA joins Mike Shanley to discuss the work UNICEF does both in the USA and globally. Michael discusses the various partnerships between UNICEF USA and governments, local organizations, as well as private sectors. He highlights the importance of funding and explains why flexibility from donors is key, so that UNICEF c…

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Ep 26: USAID Contracting: What’s Next? 50:32

10d ago50:32

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Jami Rodgers, Senior Procurement Executive, Chief Acquisition Officer, and Director for USAID Management Bureau’s Office of Acquisition and Assistance joins Mike Shanley to discuss his new role with USAID. Jami talks about the incredible work that his team has done and how they are adapting to change. Jami discusses the strategies and ideas that he…

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Ep 25: General George W. Casey, Jr.: Development & Defense; Geopolitics; Leadership 1:03:21

18d ago1:03:21

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General Casey, Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Army joins Mike Shanley to discuss the role of the US military and USAID in US foreign policy. They discuss how organizations that work in peace building and high conflict settings can better understand the military, their perspectives, and how they can most effectively engage with countries that need aid.…

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#44 - Employing young ex-offenders into environmental projects with David Parks, Managing Director of The Skill Mill 14:59

25d ago14:59

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Date - Monday 3rd June 2024 Episode 44 - Employing young ex-offenders into environmental projects - David Parks, MD of The Skill Mill Recorded live at the Workplace Event in the Social Enterprise Village, powered by Waste to Wonder Worldwide and Social Enterprise UK, Jack meets with David Parks, Managing Director of The Skill Mill. Davie has worked…

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#43 - Bootstrapping a Social Enterprise with Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of Amplify Goods 15:55

1M ago15:55

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Date - Monday 27th May 2024 Episode 43– Bootstrapping a Social Enterprise with Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of Amplify Goods Recorded live at the Workplace Event in the Social Enterprise Village, powered by Waste to Wonder Worldwide and Social Enterprise UK, Jack meets with Camila Marcus-Dew, the Co-Founder of Amplify Goods. Camilla splits their …

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#42 - The Haller Journey with Chloe Ford-Welman, Foundation Director of the Haller Foundation 30:43

1M ago30:43

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Date - Monday 20th May 2024 Episode 42– The Haller Journey with Chloe Ford-Welman Recorded in London, Jack meets Chloe, the Foundation Director of UK registered charity 'The Haller Foundation.' Chloe joined the Haller UK team in 2018, having worked on several creative initiatives designed to highlight global environmental and social challenges, and…

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Ep 24: USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives: 30 Years of Responding to Political Crises 31:12

1M ago31:12

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Brittany Brown, Acting Assistant to the Administrator of USAID’s Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization, joins Mike Shanley to discuss the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI). OTI has been an ongoing effort for 30 years, and Brittany shares some of their successes with working in other countries. Localization is a large aspect of the w…

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#41 - Completing a Triple Everest with Nick Glover 15:25

2M ago15:25

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Date - Monday 13th May 2024 Episode 41– Completing a Triple Everest with Nick Glover Recorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham, Jack meets Nick Glover from Waste to Wonder Worldwide. Nick Glover is an extraordinary figure whose resilience and determination redefine the boundaries of human endurance and prof…

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#40 - The First Social Enterprise Village with Will Fellows 8:34

2M ago8:34

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Date - Monday 6th May 2024 Episode 39– The First Social Enterprise Village with Will Fellows, Commercial Manager at Nineteen Group Recorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham on 1st May 2024, Jack meets Will Fellow, the Commercial Manager of Nineteen Group. The Nineteen Group organise the Workplace Event, whi…

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#39 - £30 Million Of Furniture Donated to Schools - Michael Amos 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Date - Monday 29th April 2024 Episode 39– £30 million of Furniture donated to schools with Michael Amos, Managing Director of Waste to Wonder Worldwide. Guest – Michael Amos Managing Director, Waste to Wonder Worldwide Jack meets with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide. As Managing Director, he provides a class leading ethical redistribution…

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Ep 23: USAID and Private Sector Engagement 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

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Randy Tift, Former USAID Chief A&A Policy Officer, joins Mike Shanley as co-host, along with guest Michael Metzler, Executive Director of USAID’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Hub. As the first formalized private sector engagement office, USAID is the longest running donor in the space. USAID’s influence continues to evolve, especially as more U.…

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#38 - Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierra 32:35

2M ago32:35

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Date - Monday 22nd April 2024 Episode 38 – Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierra Guest – Mark Jarman Founder, AgriTierra Jack meets with Mark Jarman to discuss the Agritech landscape in Latin America. Mark is a Brit living in Colombia and through his consultancy AgriTierra, he leads a team of UK and Lat…

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Ep 22: USAID Proposal and Business Development Trends with Konektid International 28:46

3M ago28:46

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Today’s episode features Chief Operating Officer, Christy Hollywood and Manager, Olivia Tisa from the Konektid International team. This discussion focuses on various trends in the USAID funding market, including business development, small business expansion, budget updates, and proposal trends. Christy highlights the importance of transparency in …

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#37 - Tips for partnering with USAID with Mike Shanley 27:18

3M ago27:18

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Date - Monday 8th April 2024 Episode 37 – Tips to partnering with USAID with Mike Shanley Guest – Mike Shanley Founder and CEO, AidKonekt Founder and CEO, Konektid International Host, Aid Market Podcast In this episode, Mike shares insights on how the US Agency for International Development (USAID) works, and best practices for partnering with the …

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Ep 21: Leymah Gbowee Nobel Peace Prize 8:05

3M ago8:05

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This Aid Market Podcast episode features an interview with Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee, focusing on her peacebuilding work in Liberia and offering advice to peacebuilding organizations and donors. The conversation touches on the success factors of her peace movement, the role of international organizations in conflict prevention, and the…

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#36 - How to build a successful social business with Mathilda Strom 34:41

3M ago34:41

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Date - Monday 25th March 2024 Episode 36 – How to build a successful social business with Mathilda Strom Guest – Mathilda Strom - Social Entrepreneur Deputy CEO and Co-Founder, Milvik (Bima) - 2011-2023 Chief Commercial Officer and Founding team member, Carbon Pool - 2023 - Present Mathilda is a social entrepreneur that brings people and technology…

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#35 - Inspiring Changemakers at the Royal Academy of Engineering with Alice Marks 32:37

3M ago32:37

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Date - Monday 18th March 2024 Episode 35 – Inspiring changemakers at the Royal Academy of Engineering with Alice Marks Guest – Alice Marks – Senior Manager, Frontiers Programme at Royal Academy of Engineering Jack meets with Alice Marks to learn about the Frontiers Programme, an initiative that aims to build a pipeline of researchers, practitioners…

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#34 - The Rural Inclusion Journey with Joseph Lukwago 31:35

4M ago31:35

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Date - Monday 11th March 2024 Episode 34 – The Rural Inclusion Journey with Joseph Lukwago Guest – Joseph Lukwago – Co-Founder and CTO, Rural Inclusion In this special episode, Jack Farren and Joseph Lukwago, Co-Founders of Rural Inclusion, sit down to discuss the journey of the technology non-profit since its inception in 2021. They cover the succ…

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Ep 20: Local Partners on USAID’s Localization Initiative 32:51

4M ago32:51

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Today on The Aid Market Podcast, Mike Shanley is joined by Catalina Escobar, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of MAKAIA and Awele Okigbo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Credo Advisory. Today’s discussion focuses on the concept of localization in development work, particularly in the context of USAID partnerships. Catalina Escobar and A…

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#33 - Tips for potential PhD students with Young Kafwembe 31:10

4M ago31:10

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Date - Monday 26th February 2024 Episode 33 – Tips for potential PhD students with Dr Young Kafwembe Guest – Young Kafwembe – PhD, International and Rural Development, University of Reading In November 2023, Dr Young Kafwembe was awarded a PhD in International and Rural Development in University of Reading. Dr Kafwembe shares his experience of movi…

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#32 - The Rise of Mobile Money with Rishi Raithatha 31:44

4M ago31:44

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Episode 32 – The Rise of Mobile Money with Rishi Raithatha Guest – Rishi Raithatha – Director, Data and Insights - Mobile Money, GSMA Rishi Raithatha is a financial sector specialist, focusing on mobile money, microinsurance and disaster risk financing in low- and middle-income countries. His recent experience spans senior roles at the GSMA, the mo…

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Ep 19: USAID, AI & Innovation: A Conversation with USAID Chief Innovation Officers 59:55

5M ago59:55

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Mohamed Abdel-Kader, Chief Innovation Officer at USAID and Alexis Bonnell, Former Chief Innovation Officer at USAID, discussed the impact of AI and other machine learning tools. They explored the balance between the risks and rewards associated with these tools, reaching a consensus that AI can revolutionize USAID's impact when appropriately develo…

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#31 - The Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk & Resilience (MRR) with Sophie Javers 37:01

5M ago37:01

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Date: Monday 12th February 2024 Episode 31 – The Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk & Resilience (MRR) with Sophie Javers Guest – Sophie Javers – Global Engagement Manager, Feed the Future MRR Innovation Lab For nearly a decade, Sophie Javers has been spearheading strategic engagement and partnerships for the Feed the Future Innovatio…

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#30 - How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael Koech 24:32

5M ago24:32

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Date: Monday 5th February 2024 Episode 30 – How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael Koech Guest – Michael Koech – Environment and Social Lead, Airtel Africa Michael Koech is a self-driven and results oriented Safety, Health, Environment (EHS) and Sustainability practitioner based in Nairo…

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#29 - Simplifying Climate Communications with Jenny Wilson 21:21

5M ago21:21

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Date: Monday 29th January 2024 Episode 29 – Simplifying climate communications with Jenny Wilson Guest – Jenny Wilson – Climate Change Communications Expert The climate crisis is affecting all of us. But for many people, the topics surrounding climate change are often too complex and too large to possibly imagine. How can climate communications be …

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Ep 18: USAID, Global Health, and PEPFAR 31:53

5M ago31:53

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Today, panelists, Ashley Frost and James Maloney, Deputy Directors, Office of HIV/AIDS USAID, discussed USAID’s localization initiative, locally-led development, and the importance of diversified local partners. They discuss USAID’s Global Health work, how USAID supported PEPFAR and the successes it has enjoyed, including statistics of lives saved …

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#28 - Restoring 1 million hectares of degraded land with Anete Garoza 23:24

5M ago23:24

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Date: Monday 15th January 2024 Episode 28 - Restoring 1 Million hectares of degraded land with Anete Garoza Guest - Anete Garoza – Co-Founder and Chief Climate Officer, 1MTN Anete Garoza is a highly regarded international climate lawyer and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. She co-founded and currently serves as the Chief Climate Officer of 1MTN, a sta…

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#27 - The role of financial inclusion and inclusive insurance in climate resilience 29:59

6M ago29:59

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Date: Monday 8th January 2024 Episode 27 - The role of financial inclusion and inclusive insurance in climate resilience Guest - Henri Dommel – Director, Inclusive Digital Economies, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). What role does inclusive financial services play in driving climate resilience and adaptation for populations in the L…

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Ep 17: USAID Market Year in Review: Key 2023 Business Development Trends and Preparing for 2024 59:16

6M ago59:16

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In a discussion about funding trends and market insights for business development at USAID, panelists highlighted key themes including the emphasis on localization, the impact of supplemental funding, and the necessity of adaptability in response to changing funding patterns. The panelists stressed the importance of engaging with local and private …

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#26 - Learning about Microinsurance with Cytandra Hoover 40:22

6M ago40:22

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In Episode 26, Jack meets Cytandra Hoover to learn about the concept of microinsurance. Cytandra is the CEO & Founder of B3C [Be the Change] Global, a boutique consulting company that combines the business principles of corporate with the humanistic focus of mission-driven organizations to create sustainable solutions at the intersection of impact,…

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Happy Christmas from The Social Impact Journal 0:24

6M ago0:24

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A 2023 Christmas message from our host Jack FarrenBy Jack Farren

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Ep 16: USAID Growth Strategies: Discussion of Partner Growth Models in the USAID Market 59:57

6M ago59:57

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The Aid Market Podcast, hosted by Mike Shanley, explores USAID growth strategies, including bootstrapping, external investment, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). Guests Keith Ives, CEO of Causal Design, and Santiago Sedaca, President of Empower International Development, share their experiences and insights. Edward Williams, partner at Williams LLP…

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#25 - Behind The Lense with Nes George Stanley Nsamba 32:57

6M ago32:57

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In Episode 25, Jack meets George Stanley Nsamba, an award winning filmmaker who founded The Ghetto Film Project in 2013 in the slums of Naguru. Through his initiative, he has used music, film, art and sports to rehabilitate, educate and empower women,youths and vulnerable kids in Naguru over the years. As a filmmaker, he has broken barriers and cre…

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#24 - How can non-profits maximise their use of social media with David Girling 32:39

7M ago32:39

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How can non-profit organisations increase their visibility and reach new audiences. In Episode 24, Jack talks to David Girling, an Associate Professor in the School of Global Development at the University of East Anglia, about the importance of social media for non-profits. David is a Chartered Marketer with over 20 years marketing and communicatio…

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#23 - The Stories of an Agritech Entrepreneur with Eric Nana Kwabena Agyei 32:24

7M ago32:24

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In Episode 23, Jack meets with Eric Nana Kwabena Agyei in a studio in Kampala to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Eric was born in Ghana and now resides in Uganda. He is the Founder and Managing Director of MobiPay AgroSys Limited. MobiPay is a Certified (National Information Technology Authority Uganda NITA-U) Agri-Fintech company registered i…

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Ep 15: A Conversation with Gov. David Beasley, former World Food Programme Executive Director 30:34

7M ago30:34

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David Beasley, former Executive Director of the World Food Program, discusses global food security and international development. Beasley highlights the progress made in the past 200 years but emphasizes the current challenges and the need for strategic and effective international development. He highlights the importance of stabilizing environment…

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Ep 14: USAID, Localization, and Primes: A discussion with USAID’s prime partners on how they are incorporating locally-led development into their program implementation and operations 57:37

8M ago57:37

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Join us for another discussion on the key trends and funding changes in the USAID and other aid donor markets. In this episode we discuss how USAID partner organizations are prioritizing “locally-led development” in their programs and operations. We also dive into how this localization initiative from Administrator Samantha Power’s team, and compar…

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#22 - Advancing Financial Inclusion at Swiss Capacity Building Facility with Sitara Merchant 33:21

8M ago33:21

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In Episode 22, Jack discusses the importance of advancing financial inclusion with Sitara Merchant. Sitara is the CEO at Swiss Capacity Building Facility, a public private platform that leverages public and private sector resources (funding and expertise) to enable inclusive finance to improve the quality of life of low-income populations in partic…

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#21 - Shifting the Power to Local Communities with Ernest Wyson 23:57

8M ago23:57

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Community-led development has become a buzzword in the international development sector. Are the discussions just noise or is concrete action taking place to increase the localisation of aid? In Episode 21, Jack meets Ernest Wyson, the President and CEO of the CBOs Coalition for Human Rights and Govrernance in Malawi (CBOs-CHRGG). He has over 25 ye…

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#20 - Empowering Women in Engineering with Dr Evi Viza 29:42

9M ago29:42

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According to a Harvard Business Review, women in the US only make up 20% of engineering graduates, and it's been estimated that nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees either leave or never enter the profession. Also, in the UK, just over 16% of employees in the sector are women. In Episode 20, Jack meets with Dr Evi Viza, a Mechanical and…

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Ep 13: “Chat with Chuck”: USAID trends and updates with former Senior USAID Official Chuck Pope 1:01:32

9M ago1:01:32

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Join host Michael Shanley on The Aid Market podcast as he sits down with former Senior USAID Official, Chuck Pope. In this episode, Chuck provides a deep dive into pivotal trends shaping USAID's approach, covering topics such as the emphasis on localization, the innovative New Partnerships Initiative, and the expanding role of Small Business Utiliz…

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#19 - Responding to Cyclone Freddy with Chimwemwe Sakunda Ndhlovu 35:52

9M ago35:52

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Cyclone Freddy was a deadly storm lasting for five weeks starting February 2023 and is both the longest-lasting and highest-ACE-producing tropical cyclone ever recorded worldwide. The cyclone hit Malawi, along with Mozambique, Madagascar, South Africa and Zimbabwe. In Malawi alone, at least 1,200 people were killed by the cyclone, with many others …

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#18 - Building the start-up ecosystem in Kathmandu with Sushmita Shreshta 33:05

9M ago33:05

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In Episode 18, Jack is joined by Sushmita Shreshta from Utopia Kathmandu to discuss the start-up ecosystem in the emerging capital of Nepal, and how Utopia is helping shape the next generation of urban tech entrepreneurs. Sushmita Shrestha is a design lead at Utopia Kathmandu with a background in social and sustainable architecture and philosophy. …

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Ep 12: USAID Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Funding 1:03:11

10M ago1:03:11

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Host Michael Shanley is joined by Shannon Green, a senior advisor to the administrator for the USAID's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance, and Barbara Smith, who manages democracy, human rights, conflict resolution, and rule of law programs at the Carter Center. In this episode, they delve into prominent issues and explore the action…

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BONNET by John Patrick Shanley 19:30

10M ago19:30

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In BONNET, the incredibly talented John Patrick Shanley’s marital (and sometimes martial) comedy of manners, Dan (John Turturro) has a few questions for his wife Ava (Debra Messing) when she appears at the breakfast table with a meaningful new accessory. BONNET, written and directed by the Tony Award, Academy Award, and Pulitzer Prize-winning Shanl…

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#17 - Bridging the gap between ESG and the Financial Sector with Alice Merry 31:21

10M ago31:21

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As ESG topics continue to grow in their importance, are the financial sector lagging behind? In Episode 17, Jack is joined by Alice Merry, a financial expert who has vast experience working with United Nations Agencies, International NGOs and financial institutions. Alice shares her thoughts on how the gap between the financial sector and ESG can b…

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SECOND SIGHT by David Ives 47:19

10M ago47:19

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In SECOND SIGHT, a world premiere written and directed by renowned playwright David Ives, a retired historian’s (Danny Burstein) minor surgery brings up major questions that his affable surgeon (Steven Boyer), bemused wife (Susie Essman) and brother (Lee Wilkof) can’t seem to answer. Or is he, with the help of an otherworldly stranger (Brittany K. …

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