In this podcast, Dan sits down with Larry Cooley, founder of MSI (now a part of Tetra Tech) and current President Emeritus and Senior Advisor. Before founding MSI, Larry worked at the World Bank, UN Development Programme, Practical Concepts, and as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Dan and Larry discuss the importance of including monitoring and evaluat ...…

This week, Dan is joined by General Kip Ward to talk about civilian-military collaboration in Africa. General Ward was the inaugural commander of the U.S. Africa Command and has four decades of military experience, serving in Korea, Egypt, Somalia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Palestine, and Germany. General Ward shares his thoughts on the f ...…

This week, Dan is joined by Dr. Kerry Healey, President of Babson College. In this podcast, Dr. Healey discusses her path from 70th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts to first female president of Babson College. Babson is a small liberal arts school located in Wellesley, Massachusetts that is world-renowned for its entrepreneurship education. ...…

In this episode, Dan sits down with Harold Rosen, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Grassroots Business Fund. They discuss Harold’s career at the World Bank and the Grassroots Business Fund, which grew out of the Grassroots Business Initiative at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Harold was at the forefront of bringing i ...…

In this podcast, Dan is joined by former Secretary of the Navy, John Lehman. Secretary Lehman served under President Ronald Reagan and took office at the age of just 38 years old. This podcast explores the influence of the U.S. Navy during the Cold War and Secretary Lehman’s new book Oceans Ventured: Winning the Cold War at Sea. One of Secretar ...…

In this episode, Dan sits down with Lindsay Lloyd, Deputy Director of the Human Freedom Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, to talk about the health of democracy worldwide. Mr. Lloyd was involved in the Democracy Project: a joint national survey by the Bush Institute, Freedom House, and the Penn Biden center that examines American attit ...…

This week Dan hosts Rick Barton, former U.S. Ambassador to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and author of the recently published book, Peace Works: America’s Unifying Role in a Turbulent World. Rick discusses his extensive career trajectory at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – where he founded the Offi ...…

On this episode, Dan is joined by Hank Meijer, author of the book “Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century.” Hank discusses the life and legacy of an unsung hero, Senator Arthur Vandenberg --- the legislative architect of several critical pieces of foreign policy including the Marshall Plan. Vandenberg played an importa ...…

Over the next few decades, much of the rapid population growth in the developing world will be concentrated in megacities and urban centers. This reality, along with rapid technology-driven disruptions, will bring about economic stratification within urban communities while reinforcing the divides and inequalities between urban and rural commun ...…

As science and technology continue to make progress, it raises new questions about the extent to which the existing regulatory environment can deal with the broader impact of new technologies on societies, the kinds of interventions they need to make without impairing the innovation-economy. In this episode, Philip Auerswald (George Mason Unive ...…

The playbook for innovation envisions a role for the private sector, the academic community, and public institutions. Current models of balanced economic development and the norms that create and sustain the innovation ecosystem are fast getting disrupted and transformed by new technological forces. This disruption transcends into the socioecon ...…

The playbook for innovation envisions a role for the private sector, the academic community, and public institutions. Current models of balanced economic development and the norms that create and sustain the innovation ecosystem are fast getting disrupted and transformed by new technological forces. Moreover, this period of technological advanc ...…

With science, technology, and innovation making rapid progress under the fourth industrial revolution, it is fundamentally altering the relationship between individuals, societies, and the global economy. Moreover, this period of technological advancement will likely leave emerging markets struggling as two-thirds of their jobs are estimated to ...…

In this episode, Dan is joined by Alec Ross - technology policy expert and author of the bestseller The Industries of the Future. This book explores the technological and economic trends that will shape the next ten years and is targeted towards non-engineers interested in learning about cyber, AI, and big data. Alec served as Senior Advisor fo ...…

This week, Dan is joined by Romina Bandura, Senior Fellow with the Project on Prosperity and Development and the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development at CSIS. They discuss her new report on the Future of Global Stability: The World of Work in Developing Countries. By 2030, there will be more than 3 billion people under the age of 25 years ...…

In this week’s podcast, Dan is joined by Todd Moss, Executive Director of the Energy for Growth Hub. On September 27, Todd launched the Energy for Growth Hub, a new global network connecting research and policymakers to build high-energy systems. Todd has spent most of his career at the Center for Global Development, where his work has focused ...…

In this installment of “Building the Future with Dan Runde,” International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Guy Ryder discusses how technology is defining what work, careers, and industry will look like in the future. The ILO is at the forefront of ensuring that worker rights are preserved no matter how impactful the fourth industrial ...…

On this episode, Dan is joined by C.D. Glin, President of the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). Mr. Glin has substantial experience in Africa, beginning with the Peace Corps in Ghana and South Africa. Mr. Glin also worked for the IFC in Nigeria, for the Peace Corps under President Barack Obama, and most recently as Associate Director ...…

On this episode, Dan is joined by David Bohigian, Executive Vice President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the United States’ development finance institution. Mr. Bohigian has considerable experience in both the public and private sectors, working for Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund as well several ...…

Dan is joined by Agnes Dasewicz, Fellow at the Rockefeller Foundation and former Director of the Office of Private Capital and Microenterprise at USAID. Her career has spanned over 20 years in development finance, working at SEAF, AIG, and IFC at different points. In this episode, Dan and Agnes discuss the beginning of career working in private ...…

Dan is joined in this podcast by Michael Rawlings, the Mayor of Dallas and a member of our Task Force on Forced Migration. Before becoming Mayor, Mr. Rawlings worked in the private sector and was the CEO of Pizza Hut. One out of four residents in Dallas was born outside the United States. During his time in office, Mayor Rawlings was also confr ...…

In this podcast, Dan Runde is joined by Benn Steil, Senior Fellow and Director of International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. In February 2018, Dr. Steil published a new book, The Marshall Plan: Dawn of the Cold War, that places foreign aid to Western Europe in the context of the Cold War and U.S. national security interests. Y ...…

Dan Runde is honored to be joined for this podcast by Kenneth Wollack, President of the National Democratic Institute (NDI). In his 25 years as President, Ken Wollack has been a champion of democracy along with support from NDI chair, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. In this podcast, he discusses the challenges to democracy today a ...…

In this podcast, Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador James Michel, a Senior Advisor to the Project on Prosperity and Development at CSIS and former chair of the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In January 2018, Ambassador Michel published a CSIS report, Managing Fragility and Pr ...…

This podcast features Daniella Ballou-Aares, a Partner for Dalberg Advisors and former Senior Advisor for Development to U.S. Secretaries of State John Kerry and Hillary Clinton. This discussion focuses on the role of blended finance in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Daniella also shares her thoughts on innovative data source ...…

This podcast features James A. Harmon, the Chairman of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund (EAEF). Mr. Harmon shares his unique and insightful experiences as Chairman of the EAEF, including the obstacles he had to overcome to make enterprise funds successful in Egypt. In the early 1990s, enterprise funds were innovative because they were give ...…

This podcast features His Excellency Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States. Relations between the United States and Pakistan have been strained in recent months. It is important for the United States and Pakistan to continue their 70-year relationship. Pakistan currently ranks as the sixth lar ...…

This podcast features Shannon Green, who is the Senior Director of Programs at the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC). This podcast was recorded at the closing of Ms. Green’s time at CSIS. Her concluding remarks pose an optimistic view of the progress of human rights that reflects her hope for continued efforts. She brings deep experience ...…

This podcast features Ambassador Casper Klynge, Denmark’s first Technology Ambassador. In this interview, Ambassador Klynge discusses his new role and the growing importance of technology and Silicon Valley in the development agenda. Ambassadors are typically found in Washington D.C., but Ambassador Klynge has been tasked with strengthening Den ...…

Andrew Shearer, Director of the Alliances and American Leadership Project at CSIS, join Dan for this week’s podcast to discusses the importance of international partnerships and the changing landscape of the Asia-Pacific region. How can the United States and Australia strengthen their collaboration in fragile and conflict-affected places?…

In this podcast, Ambassador Jim Michel, Senior Adviser at CSIS and former U.S Ambassador to Guatemala, discusses the critical role of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) and the international dialogue around new approaches toward development.By podcasts@csis.org (CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies).

Antonio Rodiles, a Cuban dissident, opens up to Dan Runde in this podcast about the challenges he has faced opposing as an activist in Cuba and his hopes for political change. In addition, he discusses U.S.-Cuba relations and the ongoing challenges that have hindered the country’s progress. Tune in to hear more from our courageous guest.…

Andrew Natsios, former USAID Administrator and a key member of the CSIS Forced Migration Task Force, shares his views on the evolving role of USAID and international organizations and their responses to the forced migration crisis. More people are displaced today than any other point in human history. Mr. Natsios provides powerful insights in t ...…

In this podcast, First Lady of Afghanistan, Rula Ghani, discusses the resiliency of Afghan women and their increasing re-emergence in grade schools, universities, and professions (such as engineering and law) after years of war and oppressive Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Mrs. Ghani has her finger on the pulse of women’s empowerment in Afghanist ...…

This week’s podcast features Lana Abu-Hijleh, who is the Palestine Country Director for Global Communities and a member of the CSIS Forced Migration Task Force. Lana shares the struggles she faced pursuing a career as an engineer growing up in Palestine and her inspiration for returning home. Palestine has made great strides in education, lower ...…

Nanno Kleiterp, Chairman of the Board for EDFI-the Association of European Development Finance Institutions, joins Dan for this week’s podcast to discuss how the environment of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) has changed over the past year. DFIs invest in high-risk emerging markets and pave the way for private capital. EDFI is made up o ...…

Dan hosted Dr. Kitano, Director of JICA-RI, for a discussion of our recent report, Harnessing the Data Revolution to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The report analyzes the challenges and opportunities that exist in the pursuit of the revolution in development data globally. The conversation addresses the importance of both small and ...…

In this podcast, Dan examines the role of technology in combating India’s population troubles. This week’s guest is Preeti Sinha, Senior President of YES BANK and Global Convenor of YES Institute. Preeti’s background in the financial sector and her experience growing up in India and going to university in the United States give her a unique per ...…

This week’s podcast features Kathleen Hicks, Senior Vice President and Director of the International Security Program at CSIS. Between now and mid-Fall, much of the work for the 2018 U.S. National Security Strategy will be done. Now is the time for experts like Dr. Hicks to weigh in and share their thoughts on what should be included and what t ...…

In this week’s podcast, Dan has a conversation with Bennett Freeman, whose long career has spanned both the public and private sectors, giving him a unique perspective on many of the problems currently facing the international development community.By podcasts@csis.org (CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies).

In this episode, Dan asks Andrew Mitchell to share his experiences as the head of the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DfID). As U.S. Foreign Assistance faces potential reform and reorganization, it is important to hear Mr. Mitchell’s thoughts on the U.K.'s multilateral development review and the emergence of the U.K.' ...…

Dan sits down with Ambassador Dan Fried to discuss his 40-year career with the State Department. Ambassador Fried shares his thoughts on the future of the U.S. and Russian Relations, America’s role as a global leader, and the benefits of serving as a foreign service officer.By podcasts@csis.org (CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies).

Dan discusses a recently released task force report examining the potential for reform and reorganization of U.S. foreign assistance with Susan Reichle, former Counselor at USAID and current President and Chief Operating Officer at the International Youth Foundation (IYF).By podcasts@csis.org (CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies).

Dan has an in-depth conversation with Tony Wayne, former Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina, and Coordinating Director for Development and Economic Affairs and Deputy Ambassador to Afghanistan. They cover a range of topics including the U.S.-Mexico relationship, trade, and Ambassador Wayne's experience as a career foreign service officer.…

Dan speaks with Mark Kennedy, president of the University of North Dakota, author of Shapeholders: Business Success in the Age of Activism, and former member of the House of Representatives (R-MN), about his political career, international trade and protectionism, and small businesses in the United States.…

Dan and Dr. Domingo Cavallo, former Finance Minister and former Foreign Minister of Argentina, discuss Dr. Cavallo’s book, Argentina’s Economic Reforms of the 1990s in Contemporary and Historical Perspective, as well as the economic and political trends of Argentina and the role of the United States in shaping Argentine history.…

Dan and Kathleen McLaughlin, Chief Sustainability Officer at Walmart and the President of the Walmart Foundation, discuss Walmart’s initiatives for empowering women-owned businesses, scaling up their production, and helping them gain access to financial institutions. Listen in for insights on the role women entrepreneurs, women in factories, an ...…

Dan has a conversation with Robert O'Brien, current partner at Larson O'Brien, LLP and the former U.S. Alternate Representative the United Nations General Assembly, that covers the U.N., economic development in Afghanistan, and Robert's new book, While America Slept: Restoring American Leadership to a World in Crisis.…

Dan and Peter McPherson, current president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and former administrator of USAID, discuss the role of development agencies in foreign policy and national security. Listen in for insights on fragile states and nation-building, food security, and higher education.…

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by General Michael Hayden, former Director of the National Security Agency and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, for a ranging conversation that covers the General's career arc, his new book Playing to the Edge, and the link between national security and development.…