Best Athens Public Access Podcasts (2024)

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Young entrepreneurs: Money, mindset and motivation 22:48

9M ago22:48

22:48

Young entrepreneurs have a huge role to play as slow productivity growth, climate change, demographic change and the digital transition come together in a perfect storm for many economies. The new OECD-EU “Missing Entrepreneurs” report finds that if youth (18-29 years old) participated in early-stage entrepreneurship at the same rate as “core age” …

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Can the social economy help refugees access jobs? 16:02

11M ago16:02

16:02

According to the UN Refugee Agency, more than 100 million people were forcibly displaced in 2022. With Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, Europe has seen the biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War with more than 6 million people fleeing Ukraine. This is a big challenge for refugee protection and reception systems. Clearly someth…

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Why digitalising procurement systems is the way forward 21:04

11M ago21:04

21:04

Digitalisation in procurement comes with a variety of opportunities, but also challenges. Can digital resources such as artificial intelligence, e-procurement and data systems improve the ways governments obtain services and goods? This podcast is the third and final episode of a series in collaboration with the MAPS Initiative, Methodology for Ass…

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Chief Heat Officers take on deadly heat waves in Athens and Santiago 12:43

1y ago12:43

12:43

As urban heat waves become more frequent and severe, meet the leaders on the frontlines of responding to extreme heat in cities. The Chief Heat Officers for Santiago, Chile, and Athens, Greece, discuss their innovative strategies to spread awareness of the dangers of heat, keep vulnerable residents safe in scorching temperatures, and create more gr…

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Cooling the concrete jungle: How can cities beat extreme heat? 12:19

1y ago12:19

12:19

Extreme heat is creating major challenges for cities. The urban “heat island” effect traps cities in a bubble of scorching temperatures, which endangers lives and puts pressure on emergency services and infrastructure. Often the poorest neighbourhoods bear the worst consequences of rising heat waves. Andrew Lombardi discusses how heat exacerbates i…

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Sustainable public procurement in the midst of the climate crisis 20:15

1y ago20:15

20:15

In 2015, the United Nations released the Sustainable Development Goals to help create a more sustainable and equitable world. The 17 goals included procurement systems, calling governments to procure in a more sustainable manner. But how does this actually work? How can governments include sustainability in their procurement systems? And can sustai…

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Multinational enterprises demystified using open-source data 21:43

1y ago21:43

21:43

Over the past few decades, as trade and investment barriers have lessened, and transport and communication costs have declined, multinational enterprises or MNEs have become an increasingly important fixture in the global economy. As these entities begin to represent a larger share of global economic activity, the importance of monitoring them and …

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The MAPS Initiative and why procurement matters 16:23

1y ago16:23

16:23

When governments need to buy anything from office supplies to infrastructure, the process is more complex than your ordinary shopping trip. How do we know that governments are using good judgement when purchasing items or awarding contracts? Who advises governments on these processes to ensure that they are transparent, efficient, and cost effectiv…

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Retaining Talent of All Ages, with Shruti Singh and Lona Choi-Allum 21:45

1+ y ago21:45

21:45

Retaining talent of all ages has become one of the most important issues facing employers today. How are people 55 to 64 faring in today’s labour market and how can we build an effective, multi-generational workforce? The OECD’s Shruti Singh and AARP’s Lona Choi-Allum explore what needs to be done to ensure that everyone's talents and skills are pu…

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Protéger l’environnement est possible, rentable et enthousiasmant ! Entretien avec Bertrand Piccard 19:35

1+ y ago19:35

19:35

Bertrand Piccard est un « savanturier » psychiatre et explorateur. Il a fait le premier tour du monde en ballon en 1999, puis en avion solaire avec l'avion Solar Impulse en 2015-2016. En tant que Président de la Fondation Solar Impulse, il est aussi un « explorateur de solutions » face au plus grand défi de notre temps : le changement climatique. A…

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Richard Reeves on improving the well-being of men and boys 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

26:42

Is the current state of the modern man something to be concerned about? Does childhood well-being vary greatly between boys and girls? This podcast explores those questions and more with Richard Reeves, author of "Of Men and Boys Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters and What to Do About It" and Olivier Thevenon, OECD economist and the …

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Garantir le meilleur départ possible dans la vie: quels enjeux en matière de bien-être de l’enfant ? 15:46

1+ y ago15:46

15:46

L'Enfance est une période critique au cours de laquelle les individus développent un grand nombre de compétences nécessaires pour s'épanouir plus tard dans la vie. La promotion du bien-être des enfants n'est pas seulement une fin importante en soi, mais elle est également essentielle afin de préserver la prospérité et la soutenabilité de l'économie…

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Pink collar jobs: new shades for the social economy 17:24

1+ y ago17:24

17:24

The social economy can help boost prospects for women… and men. One of the big problems in tackling gender equality is breaking down gender stereotypes that drive women into what have often been called “pink collar jobs”. These are jobs like childcare, education, personal and household services, plus social work. Nitya Nangalia from SEWA Bharat and…

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From raising awareness to changing policies: The OECD’s Digital Security Recommendations explained 18:55

1+ y ago18:55

18:55

As technology continues to advance, we're more connected than ever. But with more benefits also come more risks. How can we ensure that we are protected from digital threats? In December 2022, the OECD released its Digital Security Recommendations to help keep individuals, businesses and governments secure online. Audrey Plonk, head of Digital Econ…

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OECD Podcasts 2022 Year in Review 26:50

1+ y ago26:50

26:50

In 2022, OECD Podcasts did not shy away from the hard issues plaguing society today. Misinformation, domestic violence and burnout are only a few of the topics discussed this year with a variety of experts. Let's take a listen to some of the best podcast interviews done this year that you may have missed. Host: Robin Allison DavisProducer: Samia Ba…

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How to make supply chains more resilient with the OECD’s Marion Jansen 15:44

1+ y ago15:44

15:44

The last two years have seen unprecedented disruptions in global supply chains, brought about by a perfect storm of causes, with wide geopolitical implications that look to continue well into the future. How prepared were the public and private sectors? And what have we learned? We speak with Marion Jansen on how to make supply chains more resilien…

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Are we there yet? Taking tourism forward… it’s complicated 17:14

1+ y ago17:14

17:14

For almost three years now, the tourism sector has been going through a really tough time. It was smashed by the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions. After hitting 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals in 2019, international tourist arrivals worldwide plummeted by over 70%. It rebounded strongly in 2022 driven by pent up demand, househol…

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Young and yern? You need to start a social enterprise 20:02

1+ y ago20:02

20:02

Young people are increasingly prioritising careers with positive social and environmental impacts. Globally, two-in-five young people see social impact as one of the deciding factors for their career choices. At the same time, almost 50% of young people in OECD countries would prefer to be self- employed rather than work as employees. Young people …

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Understanding Social Mobility and Equal Opportunity 17:11

2y ago17:11

17:11

Inequalities not only affect our lives, but also the lives of our children in generations after us. How can we ensure that our children have more opportunities than we have, that generations after us are rising in society and not limited by sticky floors? Romina Boarini, director of the OECD Centre on Well-Being, Inclusion, Sustainability and Equal…

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Strengthening Democracy: Gearing up Governments to Tackle Mis- and Disinformation 20:05

2y ago20:05

20:05

Misinformation and disinformation have become some of the biggest threats to democracy in the 21st century. It's everywhere from stories of election fraud to vaccines. How can we combat misinformation and disinformation while still protecting freedom of speech? What can governments do to curb myths and disinformation? This podcast is the second in …

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Accounting for the environment: Better data for a better future 13:40

2y ago13:40

13:40

With temperatures rising and natural disasters occurring more frequently, the climate crisis is on everyone's minds. Countries have come together in an effort to address climate change via international cooperation. However, the climate crisis is worsening. Calls for concrete policy action are deafening; but to generate world class policy advice, w…

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Time to act: Nurturing our democracies for the 21st century 20:40

2y ago20:40

20:40

For a country to take on the most critical problems of our day, like climate change, it needs its people to be engaged and committed. Yet, as countries recover from the biggest health, economic and social crisis in decades, the trust citizens have in their government is under strain. How can this trust be won back? What drives public trust? How can…

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Governing data and AI for all: which model for a sustainable and just data governance? 15:56

2y ago15:56

15:56

While the European Union is developing the Data Act, the Data Governance Act and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, the issue of the data governance remains at the fore. In today’s podcast, we will try to answer some of these questions: What are the policy options for Europe’s data governance framework, especially with regard to AI, that align w…

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Transition Finance: what is it and why is it needed? 21:09

2y ago21:09

21:09

Global environmental emergencies such as climate change call for us to put our money where our mouth is. An increasing number of governments, companies and financial institutions have committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Is that enough to help us meet the goal of the Paris Agreement of limiting the average global temperature increase to 1…

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Sécheresse historique : Que faire ? 14:28

2y ago14:28

14:28

La planète est aujourd’hui en proie à des sécheresses dévastatrices. L'été 2022 a été décrit comme une saison en enfer, avec un changement climatique qui est devenu très concret : on a pu constater l’assèchement des cours d’eau et les ravages de très violents feux de forêt. Un rapport publié en août 2022 par l'Observatoire européen de la sécheresse…

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Today’s historic drought calls for historic policy solutions 15:26

2y ago15:26

15:26

The world is suffering from a devastating drought. According to an August report from the European Drought Observatory, nearly two-thirds of European territory is either experiencing drought or on high alert, due to stifling heatwaves and minimal rainfall. The consequences are far-reaching: electricity production, crop yields, and inland shipping a…

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Worn out: COVID-19, Women and the Great Exhaustion 19:12

2y ago19:12

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It’s been a tough two years for women. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, women were hit harder by job losses, leading many to call it a “she-cession”. But as the pandemic worse on we started to see wider impacts too. We saw women on the front line of the crisis response, making up 75% of the workforce in health and social care. Women were taking on m…

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The Artificial Intelligence Act: addressing the divergence between the public and private sectors 13:12

2y ago13:12

13:12

The European Parliament and Council are currently negotiating the Artificial Intelligence Act, which introduces common regulatory and legal framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all domains except the military. However, the negotiations pose several challenges for legislators. How should the risk categories be established? Do they take into…

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Creative Re-construction: a comeback for culture in the COVID-19 recovery? 15:18

2y ago15:18

15:18

Cultural and creative sectors have been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall contribution to global gross value added (GVA) of the sector fell by around 21% between 2019-20. 10 million jobs were lost worldwide in these industries. However, the impact of the pandemic has been uneven. Businesses with strong digital content have d…

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Will the science of co-operation help us solve climate change? 26:27

2y ago26:27

26:27

Lower your thermostat and bring a reusable bag. Commute by bicycle and recycle. These are all everyday life actions, promoted to help the climate change crisis. But how is it decided what changes we should make in our lives? How easily do people change their behaviour? Can it actually make a difference? Understanding human behaviour works hand-in-h…

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AI is poised to revolutionise healthcare. Building trust will be key. 14:57

2+ y ago14:57

14:57

Artificial intelligence played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic, from hastening diagnoses to supporting contract tracing and more. In this sense, the pandemic has already shown us how A.I. can benefit healthcare. But this seems just the beginning of revolution. What else can be done? What are the limits and risks of using artificial inte…

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Don’t blame victims, focus on perpetrators: Making services work for domestic violence survivors 30:40

2+ y ago30:40

30:40

James Henderson was 10 years old when he experienced how policies designed with the best intentions can have devastating effects for families affected by domestic violence. He tells OECD’s Monika Queisser about his personal journey from surviving family abuse to becoming a Social Worker, Probation Officer, Battering Intervention Provider and Expert…

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Trusted statistics and the impact of digitalisation, with OECD Chief Statistician Paul Schreyer 24:10

2+ y ago24:10

24:10

Everyone relies on data and statistics for making decisions in everyday life, whether at home or at work. Not having data would be like flying blind. But with so much information out there, how can we trust the numbers we read in the media or in official government sources, or for that matter, from the OECD? What are official statistics anyway, who…

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The global implications of the Ukraine crisis, with Laurence Boone 15:24

2+ y ago15:24

15:24

Russia's late February invasion of Ukraine has unleashed a devastating and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, with thousands of civilian deaths. At least four million Ukrainians have fled the country and nearly seven million are internally displaced. Beyond Ukraine, the conflict is upending the global economy, deepening pressure on vulnerable …

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Eliminating the digital gender divide with Women in Tech's Ayumi Moore Aoki 19:29

2+ y ago19:29

19:29

The gender equality gap in the tech industry has worsened in the last 40 years. How can we lessen this the divide and make the tech industry more welcoming for everyone? We speak with Ayumi Moore Aoki, founder of Women in Tech, a global organization aiming to eliminate the gender digital divide by helping women learn digital skills, get hired in te…

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Women, climate change & data: why we need to better understand the environment-gender nexus 19:01

2+ y ago19:01

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The data is clear: environmental degradation especially affects women, and women are more motivated to do something about it. Why is this so? Join us as we discuss the complex, multi-faceted relationship between women, climate change, air pollution, domestic violence, and green technology patents with Ingrid Barnsley, Deputy Director of the Environ…

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Know Thy AI: Assessing the risks of Artificial Intelligence 26:10

2+ y ago26:10

26:10

AI is everywhere, bringing many benefits but also reinforcing unfairness, misinformation and privacy invasion. What steps need to be taken to keep these risks in check? We find these answers and more, in our conversations with Karine Perset, head of the AI unit of the OECD Division for Digital Economy Policy and the OECD Policy Observatory and Dr S…

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When the only safe place is work: How employers can fight domestic violence 19:14

2+ y ago19:14

19:14

In this episode of Truth Hurts, Monika Queisser speaks with Margaret Johnston-Clarke, the Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the L'Oréal Group, about actions employers can take. In the One in Three Women Network, multinational companies work together to support survivors amongst their own employees with concrete measures. For …

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OECD Podcasts 2021 Year in Review 28:37

2+ y ago28:37

28:37

This year OECD Podcasts brought you interviews with policymakers, OECD experts, academics and more, on the topics making headlines in the world today. Take a listen to hear snippets from some of our most listened to podcasts from 2021 as well as what you can expect from us in 2022.Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscr…

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“Open for business?” How to create opportunities in entrepreneurship for everyone 19:27

2+ y ago19:27

19:27

Not everyone has an equal opportunity to transform their ideas into a business. There could be an additional 9 million people starting and managing new business in the European Union (EU) – and 35 million across OECD countries – if everyone was as active in business creation as core age men (30-49 years old). David Halabisky, Policy Analyst at the …

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A policeman’s journey to activism: Combatting violence against women 17:35

3y ago17:35

17:35

In this episode of Truth Hurts, Monika Queisser speaks with Bert Groen, a former police officer turned activist in the fight against gender-based violence in the Netherlands. He shares his experiences in dealing with violence against women, explains how the police force and the justice system more broadly can better help survivors of domestic viole…

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Helping young people navigate the future of work 15:15

3y ago15:15

15:15

The OECD, in partnership with IBM, recently conducted a social media poll, asking young people about how well prepared they feel to join the world of work, how confident they are about their future paths and what concerns them about education and jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, the OECD’s Anthony Mann and IBM’s Lydia Log…

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Education equity and the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic 19:36

3y ago19:36

19:36

The COVID-19 pandemic forced school closures in nearly all countries in 2020, with as much as 55 in-person learning days lost for young children and as many as 100 days lost for high school students. The impact of this disproportionately affected those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who were more likely to lack the resources for effective remote l…

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Repenser l’équité dans l’éducation : Le COVID, révélateur et catalyseur ? 21:20

3y ago21:20

21:20

Depuis le début de la pandémie, les fermetures d’écoles ont été nombreuses à travers le monde : la scolarisation de plus d’un milliard d’élèves s’en est trouvée suspendue. Après 18 mois de pandémie, force est de constater que les élèves les plus défavorisés ont été les plus pénalisés. Où en sommes-nous ? Peut-on faire émerger quelque chose de posit…

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Révolution dans la fiscalité internationale : la justice fiscale en action – avec Pascal Saint-Amans 23:53

3y ago23:53

23:53

Début juillet 2021, plus de 130 pays et juridictions sont parvenus à un accord sur une refonte radicale du système fiscal international. Cet accord vise à faire en sorte que les entreprises multinationales paient une juste part de l’impôt partout où elles exercent des activités. Il actualise des composantes fondamentales d’un système fiscal interna…

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Artificial Intelligence: Managing the ethical challenges 23:04

3y ago23:04

23:04

If a self-driving car gets into an accident, who’s to blame — the person in the car, or the technology powering the vehicle? What about the manufacturer? If an automated job-search tool discriminates based on race or gender, who’s at fault — the software, or the company? We look at the complex ethical challenges central to AI, the fundamental philo…

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Migrant integration: How Handbook Germany community builds to overcome barriers 16:28

3y ago16:28

16:28

Effective communication is key when it comes to helping migrants get to know their host country, integrate in their local communities and have access to essential public services. What are best practices in communication with migrants? How can communicators successfully establish interactive spaces online to respond to migrants’ information needs? …

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Global digital tax deal: A multilateral solution to end corporate tax avoidance 21:07

3y ago21:07

21:07

Over 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing more than 90% of global GDP, joined a new agreement in July 2021 to reform the international taxation rules and ensure that multinational enterprises pay a fair share of tax wherever they operate. This global tax deal – the outcome of negotiations co-ordinated by the OECD for much of the last decad…

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Truth Hurts: The unknown brain injuries of domestic violence survivors 23:49

3y ago23:49

23:49

Pioneering research is showing that brain trauma is pervasive in cases of domestic violence against women. Depression, anxiety, memory loss, disorientation, and sleep problems are all potential symptoms of someone who has experienced a traumatic brain injury. Recognising and treating brain injuries is key to help survivors of domestic violence. In …

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Artificial Intelligence: Regulation Can Support Innovation 25:03

3y ago25:03

25:03

In April 2021, the European Union unveiled a proposal for unprecedented regulations on the use of AI technologies — with implications for companies, governments, and citizens alike. The tide seems to be shifting, with private companies facing increasing scrutiny. We will hear how regulation can promote innovation, and how citizens can be brought in…

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