Podcast Episodes

Corruption in healthcare, education & infrastructure: who pays the price in developing countries? | Dialogue with Jean-Pierre Méan, Attorney-at-law

Season 2

One of the biggest barriers to sustainable development is still corruption, which undermines confidence in institutions, damages economies, and especially affects the most vulnerable. Host Hisham All…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

International Development Exodus: Who Pays the Price When the U.S. Pulls Out? discussion with Felix Gnehm

Season 2 Episode 5

In this episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues, host Hisham Allam confronted the seismic repercussions of the United States’ decision to slash USAID funding—a policy shift that destabilized the global a…

Published on 6 months ago

Surviving USA Stop Work Orders: recovery tactics and legal recourse with Katherine Gentic a Government Compliance, Contracts and Pricing Specialist

This episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues examines the rising trend of USAID stop work orders and the difficulties they pose for implementing partners. These unexpected pauses in project activity have…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Hidden Cost of Ethical Farming: Are Fair Trade and Organic Myths? | A dialogue with Carmelo Troccoli and Kyle Newell

Guest Description: Carmelo Troccoli, the General Director of Campania Amica Foundation and the World Farmers Market Coalition & Kyle Newell, Managing director at The Aspen Institute, a global leader …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

International Development Crisis: How Budget Cuts are Reshaping Humanitarian Efforts | Analysis with Isam Khatib, an Expert in Policy Strategies

Season 2 Episode 2

Guest Description: Isam Khatib, Human Rights & Sustainable Development Specialist. Expert in foreign policy strategies, international development, and human rights advocacy, with a special focus on t…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Aid Freeze: immediate effects of the Executive Order | A dialogue with Matthew Robinson

Season 2 Episode 3

In this episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues, host Hisham Allam delves into the consequences of the United States’ recent aid cuts, including their catastrophic impact on the global aid sector and vul…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Illegal Adoption vs. Child Trafficking: Where Do We Draw the Line? | with Dr. Eefje De Volder, IMPACT

Season 2 Episode 1

Guest Description: Dr. Eefje De Volder, a leading expert in human trafficking and co-founder of IMPACT. Dr. De Volder also co-owns Rwandan Empowerment Coffee, a social enterprise empowering female su…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Future of Farming: Can AI and Drones Save Agriculture—or Destroy It?

Season 1 Episode 14

Guest Description:  Brian Anderson Director of Finance and Operations, worked with major food and agriculture corporations  and Kyle Newell, Director of Aspen Institute, a global leader in connecting…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Limited funding, resource gaps, and systemic biases can’t stop positive outcomes for human trafficking survivors | A conversation with Angie Staley

Season 1 Episode 13

Guest Description: Angie Staley, an expert in anti-human trafficking and transitional housing.

Episode description: Human trafficking is a complex global crisis impacting millions, each survivor’s j…

Published on 10 months ago

Corruption’s Two-Way Street: How UK Bribery and Illicit Flows Drive Global Corruption | with Phil Mason, Anti-corruption policy advisor

Season 1 Episode 12

Guest Description: Phil Mason a leading player in the global fight against corruption. Mr. Mason has over 20 years of experience at the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and a long…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago