Best Official Development Assistance Podcasts (2024)

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The Power of Self Belief in Pursuing Your Dreams: With Grammy Award Winning Musician and Artist Tony Rich 57:47

6m ago57:47

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What are your goals and dreams and how do you adopt a strong sense of self belief? What if you decided to believe that you are worth it, deserve it, can do it and move through life's ups and downs with unwavering faith in self? Tune in to this episode with Tony who shares his story of making his dreams a reality by speaking it into existence from a…

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Primary palliative care: Onwards and upwards! 5:54

3h ago5:54

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This episode features Professor Scott Murray (Primary Palliative Care Research Group, Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK). We are delighted with this special edition, and that Palliative Medicine has turned its focus on this important topic. Primary Palliative Care, delivering palliative care by trained primary care profess…

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Cultivating resilience: CGIAR’s vision for global food security 49:03

4d ago49:03

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In this episode, Robin Davies speaks with Dr Ismahane Elouafi, the Executive Managing Director of CGIAR. CGIAR (formerly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research) is a global partnership that unites international organisations engaged in research about food security. CGIAR's mission is to deliver science and innovation that ad…

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Path to Peace (Episode 408): Defusing Danger: Building Capacity for a Safer Somalia 15:08

4d ago15:08

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This week on #TubtaNabadda, we discuss about vital initiatives aimed at mitigating the urgent threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and ensuring a safer Somalia.In the first segment, we hear from Lt Col. Mohamed Mohamud Awale of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNA) talking about the impact of IEDs on the Somali population and the so…

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Harnessing the body’s natural targeted protein degradation system to treat diseases 34:04

4d ago34:04

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C4 Therapeutics (C4T) is a leader in the targeted protein degradation (TPD) field, with two oncology drug candidates currently in clinical trials and collaborations with pharma companies like Merck, Biogen and Roche. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company is dedicated to creating a new generation of medicines using its TORPEDO platform to des…

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Boldly You! Embracing Alopecia and Redefining Beauty: With Global Alopecia Advocate and Entrepreneur Sizakele Mdluli-Chaplin 49:44

7d ago49:44

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September is Alopecia Awareness Month! Tune into this episode to learn about Alopecia, an autoimmune disease that attacks your body's hair follicles, causing hair loss. In this episode Lady Siza discusses her journey with Alopecia, and learning self acceptance and that our worth is not attached to our appearance. Also how to take Alopecia and any w…

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Path to Peace (Episode 407): Somalia's Path to Peace 16:53

12d ago16:53

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[This show is produced in Somali only; English caption of the show context is down below]This week on #TubtaNabadda, we celebrate the International Day of Peace and explore the positive outcomes of community-led reconciliation initiatives in Somalia. In the first segment, we hear from Fatima Ahmed Gaashaan, Deputy Chairperson of Asha Gelle Foundati…

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Estonia's biobank: Is this the first large-scale personalized medicine initiative? 32:15

11d ago32:15

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Estonia is working on becoming the first country to implement personalized health at scale through the Estonian National Biobank. The biobank uses genetic data to create a picture of the Estonian population, leading to the potential adaptation of public health systems. The Estonian Biobank has samples from 20% of the adult population; in comparison…

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The Meter Infrastructure Program (MIP) w/Nathan Madenwald & Brien Kiser 12:04

13d ago12:04

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On this weeks episode, we talk with City of Norman Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald and Brien Kiser of Utiliuse about Norman's new Meter Infrastructure Program. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov Twitter - @cityofnormanok Insta…

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Triumphing Over Adversity and Overcoming Failure: With Multi-Faceted Entrepreneur Andy Anderson 46:47

14d ago46:47

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Tune into this powerful episode on triumphing over adversity and overcoming failure in business and life. Andy shares his personal story with business failure of owning 18 gyms, restaurants, a night club, a food service business and more and then after Covid losing it all, to then rebuild a multi-million dollar business again, yet with a different …

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Path to Peace (Episode 406): Democracy in Somalia 16:02

19d ago16:02

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[This show is produced in Somali only; English caption of the show context is down below]This week on #TubtaNabadda, ahead of the International Day of Democracy, we discuss Somalia's journey towards democracy and the significant strides the nation has made over the years. Despite facing formidable challenges, Somalia has successfully conducted elec…

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Targeting inflammation: A revolution in disease treatment 43:10

19d ago43:10

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Inflammation appears to affect almost every part of the human body as we age, including cancer, type-2 diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative disorders. NLRP3 inflammasome-induced inflammation is at the root of nearly all disease pathologies including fibrotic, dermatological, rheumatological diseases as well as neurological disorders such as Alz…

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Path to Peace (Episode 405): Skill based literacy for persons with disabilities 17:01

20d ago17:01

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This week on #TubtaNabadda, ahead of the International Literacy Day, we discuss about the importance of skills-based literacy for persons with disabilities in Somalia. A recent report published by the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics shows that there is a wide disparity in literacy rates between individuals with and without disability. The lit…

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Turning Past Pain Into Present Power: With Trauma Trained Somatic Transformational Coach and Artist Cassandra Love Lambert 49:10

22d ago49:10

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse, and sensitive topics. This is the most vulnerable and brave episode to date with guest Cassandra sharing her story of sexual abuse as a child, being a foster child, abusive relationships, working in a gentlemen's club for 10 years, to making a decision to turn her life into a new direction and h…

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S5-Episode 7 - Interview with Rick Hall, Co-Founder and Educational Director of Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute, and Jihan Brifki, Executive Director of Hanasa Plus. 26:28

21d ago26:28

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Send us a text In this episode of the "Kurdistan in America" podcast, host Delovan Barwari talks with Rick Hall, Co-Founder and Educational Director of Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute, and Jihan Brifki, Executive Director of Hanasa Plus. They discuss the environmental challenges in the Kurdistan Region and how the Earth Partnership program can …

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Pacific gender equality: a regional perspective 33:27

25d ago33:27

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In this episode, Robin Davies speaks with Dr Fiona Hukula, the Gender Specialist at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. Dr Hukula is a social anthropologist with a Doctorate from the University of St Andrews. Over more than 20 years, she has dedicated her career to policy and social research, focusing on gender-based violence, urban issues, and …

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The power of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes to fight melanoma 38:03

26d ago38:03

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Tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy uses a person’s own immune cells to fight advanced melanoma, offering new hope for patients who have limited treatment options. This week, we have a conversation with Brian Gastman, EVP of medical affairs at Iovance Biotherapeutics, about TILs and the company’s pipeline. Iovance recently submitted a marke…

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Self Awareness and Self Mastery: With Enneagram Expert Saffron Baggallay 53:13

28d ago53:13

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What if you could find a tool for awareness around what drives your behavior, what is your lens, patterns, and coping mechanisms? Well Saffron is here to share the value of the Enneagram, what it is and insights on how it can be used as a tool of awareness and then self mastery. What if you could learn to become an independent observer of how you s…

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Path to Peace (Episode 404): Somalia's Path to Human Development 15:08

1M ago15:08

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[This show is produced in Somali only; English caption of the show context is down below]This week on #TubtaNabadda, we discuss Somalia's recent inclusion in the Human Development Report (HDR) for the first time in 30 years. Produced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the HDR is an annual human development index. First done in 1990…

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Path to Peace (Episode 403): Power of storytelling to advance human rights in Somalia 15:58

1M ago15:58

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[This show is produced in Somali only; English caption of the show context is down below]In 2023, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the United Nations collaborated with the National Theatre of Somalia to hold the country’s first-ever Human Rights Short Film Competition (HRSFCS). Subsequently, in partnership …

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The future of combination vaccines 24:44

1M ago24:44

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The development of combination vaccines could represent a significant advancement in the fight against infectious diseases. With the potential to streamline the vaccination process and provide broader protection, these vaccines could greatly improve public health preparedness. Moderna is harnessing the power of its mRNA platform to develop vaccines…

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Team Building and Collaboration in Business For Personal Life Design: With Expert Coach, Team Leader and Realtor Paul Sessum 51:08

1M ago51:08

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Listen in to this episode as Paul discusses how building teams and optimal collaboration within business and organizations can be a solution to you being able to design your personal lifestyle. Paul lays out the importance of creating an environment for people to grow in, strategies to build effective teams, why its beneficial to be slow to hire an…

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What would an independent New Caledonia mean for Australia? A discussion with Nic Maclellan 55:45

1M ago55:45

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In this episode, Robin Davies speaks with the distinguished Australian journalist and researcher Nic Maclellan. Over the years, Nic has extensively covered the political and social dynamics of New Caledonia, providing unique insights into its complex relationship with France and the ongoing independence movement. New Caledonia is going through a pe…

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New German biotech spins out to develop radiotherapeutics 18:35

1M ago18:35

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Pentixapharm is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical development company targeting a range of diseases. While it is currently owned by the Eckert & Ziegler Group, it will soon be spun off as a separate company. Pentixapharm’s clinical pipeline includes PENTIXATHER, am Yttrium-90 based therapeutic against CNS lymphoma, and PENTIXAFOR, a Gallium-68 b…

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Primary Palliative Care - onwards and upwards! 4:26

1M ago4:26

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Primary Palliative Care - onwards and upwards!

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Turning Trauma into a Meaningful Transformation Personally and Professionally: With Mindset & Embodiment Guide Tanya Lleigh 46:03

1M ago46:03

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Most people if not everyone has experienced traumatic events. Listen in to this episode as Tanya shares her personal journey of living through 3 deaths within 30 days of her father, grandfather and boyfriend, and how she eventually reframed her experience into a meaningful transformation both personally and in her career. In this episode you will l…

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Challenging the European biotech funding status quo 36:36

2M ago36:36

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There are many questions when it comes to setting up a biotech company, and raising funds. Currently, many companies are concerned about fundraising, but there are things that can be done to maximize efforts. Does a company’s location affect fundraising? What is the best approach to successfully raise funds? What are the current trends in biotech f…

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Overcoming Insecurities to Manifest Business Success: With Transformational Leader & Healer Jenna Jeffries 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

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Insecurities and self doubt can stop anyone from becoming who you are meant to be, which is why it is important to practice self acceptance DAILY along your journey to success! Check out this episode where Jenna Jeffries discusses the importance of authenticity, telling the truth, focusing on solutions and never giving up on yourself as some of the…

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[Rebroadcast] Epigenetic editing – the power of CRISPR without cutting DNA 32:57

2M ago32:57

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While our podcast takes a brief break, Labiotech invites you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. We will return with a brand-new episode on August 16, 2024! Have an awesome summer! Epic Bio is an epigenetic editing company, leveraging the power of CRISPR without cutting DNA. The company’s proprietary Gene Expression Modulation System (GEMS) inc…

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The first ten years: Femili PNG’s work with survivors of family and sexual violence since 2014 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Robin Davies speaks with Daisy Plana, CEO of Femili PNG, together with in-house lawyer Delwyn Dau and caseworker Elly Toimbo, on the occasion of the organisation’s tenth anniversary. Femili PNG is a pioneering organisation dedicated to supporting survivors of family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea through its case management centres in Lae,…

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Norman's New Recycling Program w/Brandon McClendon & Chris Mattingly 23:43

2M ago23:43

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Recycling Program Manager Brand McClendon and Utilities Director Chris Mattingly sit down with us to talk about the changes and improvements coming to Norman's Recycling Program. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov Twitter - @cityo…

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The Power of Vision for Unstoppable Success: With Global Business Woman Njeri Kamere 45:26

2M ago45:26

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Have you ever lost sight of what you wanted and your vision due to life, adversity, and circumstances getting in the way? The great news is, that once you decide on a vision that is true to your heart, it never really goes away! Listen to this episode as Njeri Kamere talks about her journey and how having faith and courage is key when you dont have…

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S5-Episode 6 - Interview with Ms. Sozan Safar, President of the DAK Organization for Yazidi Women Development 29:40

2M ago29:40

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Send us a text Welcome back to the "Kurdistan in America" podcast, the official podcast of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Representation in the United States, hosted by Delovan Barwari, Director of Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives. In this episode, we delve into the harrowing events of 3 August 2014, when ISIS launched a brutal g…

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Path to Peace (Episode 402): People-centred approach to local security in Somalia 18:17

2M ago18:17

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This week on #TubtaNabadda, we discuss the importance of a people-centred approach and increased community involvement for the strengthening of local security across Somalia. In the first segment, we speak with Helen Olafsdottir, the Chief Technical Advisor for Security Sector Reform at the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Somalia. She shares inv…

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[Rebroadcast] How does AI assist drug discovery? 38:40

2M ago38:40

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While our podcast takes a brief break, Labiotech invites you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. We will return with a brand-new episode on August 16, 2024! Have an awesome summer! Artificial intelligence (AI) is certainly in the news constantly; however, it’s been used in drug discovery for some time. A new collaboration between artificial int…

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How Choosing to Believe Everything is Happening For You Transforms Your Life and Business: With Professional Network Marketer Sheryl Lee Watters 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Mindset is a choice, and it takes practice to choose a mindset that serves you. The belief that everything is always working out for you, and that life is happening FOR you can be an absolute game changer in not only living a fulfilling life, yet overcoming adversity and creating the life of your dreams. On this episode Sheryl Lee Watters talks abo…

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Better than cash: Ruth Goodwin-Groen on how digital payments promote safety, transparency and inclusiveness 42:35

2M ago42:35

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Robin Davies speaks with Dr Ruth Goodwin-Groen, an Australian financial inclusion specialist who recently stepped down from her position as founding Managing Director of the Better than Cash Alliance, a position in which she served for over a decade. Ruth has devoted much of her working life to furthering the idea that digital payment systems, well…

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The first mass-market cell therapy? 25:34

2M ago25:34

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Aurion Biotech is a US biotech with a regenerative medicine platform, developing novel therapies to restore vision to millions of people in need. This week on the podcast, we have a conversation with CEO Greg Kunst about Aurion’s pipeline, and how the company’s treatment could be the first mass-market cell therapy available. The FDA has granted the…

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Norman's New Assistant City Manager w/Shannon Stevenson 11:03

2M ago11:03

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The City of Norman's new Assistant City Manager, Shannon Stevenson, sits down with us for a brief discussion of her new job, where she comes from, and what she will be doing for the city! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov Twitter…

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Unconditional Love is the Key to True Success: With Multimillionaire Entrepreneur Jed Knight 54:03

2M ago54:03

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As a high achiever and entrepreneur how often do you stop and check in with how you feel about yourself?! The most important relationship we have is that with ourself, yet do you love yourself fully and unconditionally? What would shift in your life if you made this your main focus? In todays episode we explore the importance of unconditional love …

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