הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Global Economy (2025)

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Launch Of The EBRD Transition Report 2024 - 25 Navigating Industrial Policy 1:30:39

6M ago1:30:39

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Listen to the discussion on the industrial policy at the launch of the EBRD Transition Report, moderated by Richard Porter, EBRD Managing Director of Communications. It featured: Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel laureate in economics and Professor at Columbia University Rana Foroohar, global business columnist and associate editor at the Financial TimesJerom…

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TRAILER: Underworlds with Mark Shaw - Underworlds with Mark Shaw 2:00

8M ago2:00

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Welcome to Underworlds with Mark Shaw. Organized Crime is everywhere, hidden in plain sight. The stories from this world have been mythologised by Hollywood. But the reality can be even stranger and more exciting than fiction. From the golden age of the American mafia (La Cosa Nostra), to the modern-day cocaine empires, and from the shadowy links b…

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EBRD Transition Report 2023-24 live launch 1:24:59

1+ y ago1:24:59

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Listen to the live launch of the EBRD Transition Report launch.The global shift to net zero will require major structural changes in economies, as well as extensive change in daily lives. The scale of the transition is unprecedented: from the rush to source critical raw materials to the reconfiguration of global supply chains; from the rise of gree…

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War And Post - War Economics Lessons For Ukraine 1:00:28

2y ago1:00:28

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Policymakers and investors need to be aware of the short and long-term challenges Ukraine faces during the war and those that the country will have to deal with in the post-war period.This panel takes a broad look at the historical experience of war and peace and examines the impact that armed conflicts have had on economic performance and politica…

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Regional Economic Prospects 2023 55:54

2y ago55:54

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The much-anticipated EBRD Regional Economic Prospects were back in the new panel discussion format for a special EBRD Annual Meeting 2023 edition. The interactive discussion covered the latest economic forecasts for the regions where the EBRD invests. EBRD Chief Economist Beata Javorcik discussed with outstanding regional experts the extraordinary …

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Ukraine Event Special: Investment in the real economy and the role of the EBRD 56:25

2+ y ago56:25

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Nearly nine months after the Russian invasion, the war has seriously affected Ukraine’s economy, which is facing daunting tasks.These tasks require collective efforts and coordination among the country’s policymakers, businesses and international community, including the EBRD. The main objective of this discussion is to bring together representativ…

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Ukraine Event Special: Sustainable macroeconomic policies for the war and beyond 55:48

2+ y ago55:48

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Nearly nine months after the Russian invasion, the war has seriously affected Ukraine’s economy, which is facing daunting tasks. Macroeconomic and financial sector stability are essential for the continued functioning of the economy and maintaining the war effort. Supporting and stimulating the real economy are the key elements of its economic sust…

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Launch Of the EBRD Transition Report 2022 - 23 Business Unusual 1:19:32

2+ y ago1:19:32

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Launch Of the EBRD Transition Report 2022 - 23 Business Unusual by EBRDעל ידי EBRD

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Organized Crime Risk in South Africa 25:57

2+ y ago25:57

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Organized crime in South Africa threatens the economy, its people and the democratic institutions themselves. Every day we see a number of different and seemingly unconnected criminal incidents taking place - from assassinations to gang rapes in an illegal mining community; and from the violence of the taxi industry to organized cooper theft. But w…

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The Gangs of Grassy Park 15:47

2+ y ago15:47

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The Cape Flats in South Africa is made up of 20 suburbs make up the Cape Flats; populated predominantly by black and coloured communities, a term used to describe those of mixed-heritage. Each suburb is marked by poverty, crime, drug abuse, gangsterism and violence. In this, Lindy Mtongana's final episode, she looks at the Grassy Park where a slew …

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A Cold Winter Ahead? Latest economic forecasts from the EBRD 56:36

2+ y ago56:36

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This special episode in Fearonomics series looks at the economic risks of recent geopolitical turmoil.Ths live event, where the EBRD launched their economic forecasts, analysed the impact of recent turbulence on the economic outlook, including fallout from Russia’s war on Ukraine, the energy crisis and rising inflation.Participants: Beata Javorcik …

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Political Assassinations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 18:07

3y ago18:07

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In this episode Lindy delves into the murky world of political assassinations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Where, according to the GI-TOC's assassination monitor data, for three of the last six years, political assassinations were higher than all other South African provinces combined. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speaker(s): Greg Arde, Journalist …

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Cattle Rustling in Mali 21:14

3y ago21:14

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In this episode Lindy explores the world of cattle rustling in Mali, an act that has existed for centuries. But cattle rustling has evolved into a highly organized form of criminality involving Islamists and bandits, forcing farmers to arm themselves to protect themselves and their herds. Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Speaker: Deo Gumba, Civil Society …

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Fearonomics: the cost of discrimination 44:03

3y ago44:03

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Rate, review and subscribe to our podcast At a time when we’re living through the highest inflation in decades, a cost of living crisis and dramatically falling rates of growth, the new Fearonomics episode looks at the cost of discrimination to the global economy. Despite the recent advancement in the equality of rights and inclusion, 45 per cent o…

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Fearonomics: why we fear migration 45:07

3y ago45:07

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Rate, review and subscribe to our podcastThe new episode of the EBRD’s Fearonomics podcast looks at the most common fears around migration.The rate of growth of displaced people in the world is alarming. A 100 million is the latest UNHCR estimate -which equals to 1 per cent of the global population. This stark anti-record reflects the precarious st…

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Drugs and Development Hub Regional Conversation 30:02

3y ago30:02

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The Drugs and Development Hub is an initiative that brings together researchers, academics, policymakers and people affected by drug economies to discuss new approaches to drug policy. The ultimate goal is to shift mindsets towards more socially conscious and public-health oriented approach. This is the second episode covering the DDH. In this podc…

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Fearonomics: the future of pandemics 40:41

3y ago40:41

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Rate, review and subscribe to our podcast The new episode of the EBRD’s Fearonomics podcast explores the risks of future pandemics. With new cases of monkeypox globally detected, the looming risks of growing anti-microbial resistance and the impact of climate crisis, is the next pandemic just around the corner? The IMF has recently forecasted the g…

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The "Young Tycoon" and Fake Gold Scams in East Africa 18:10

3y ago18:10

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In this episode, Lindy explores the case of Lual Lawrence Malong Yor, a South Sudanese businessman with a compulsion for flamboyant self promotion. But last year he was jailed in Uganda for masterminding a million-dollar fake gold scam. The Malong case is emblematic of a prolific problem in East Africa's gold Market. At the heart of these scams are…

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Fearonomics: why should we fear inflation 40:30

3y ago40:30

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Rate, review, download our podcastIn the new episode of the EBRD’s Fearonomics podcast Jonathan Charles, the EBRD’s Managing Director of Communications, Sergei Guriev, former EBRD Chief Economist and now Professor of Economics at Science Po, and Beata Javorcik, the EBRD’s current Chief Economist, examine the threat to our economies from inflation a…

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Illicit Markets and Insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique 21:22

3y ago21:22

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The attack on Palma last year made international headlines but for five years, Mozambique has been the site of a violent insurgency. The armed jihadist group, Ansar Al-Sunna, has terrorised communities in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. It’s believed that more than 3000 people have been killed, and over 700,000 displaced. Despite internation…

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Fearonomics: death of globalisation? 34:09

3y ago34:09

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Rate, review and subscribe to our podcastThe new episode of the EBRD’s Fearonomics podcast explores the risks of rolling back globalisation.Globalisation connected the world’s economies as never before. Cross-border trade in goods and services became a routine.The financial crisis of 15 years ago highlighted how fast contagion can spread around the…

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Fearonomics: will the global energy crisis end the shift to green? 38:07

3y ago38:07

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Fearonomics: will global energy crisis end the shift to green?Rate, review and subscribe to our podcastIn its second episode the EBRD’s new Fearonomics podcast is exploring what are the risks and solutions to the global energy crisis.Listen to Jonathan Charles, EBRD’s Managing Director, Communications, Sergei Guriev, EBRD former Chief Economist and…

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Fearonomics: can we fix the looming food crisis? 34:10

3y ago34:10

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In its first episode Fearonomics: can we fix the looming food crisis? Jonathan Charles, EBRD’s Managing Director, Communications, will be discussing the most pressing issues with Sergei Guriev, EBRD former Chief Economist and professor of economics at Science Po and Beata Javorcik, EBRD’s Chief Economist (current) and also professor of Economics at…

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Abalone: The Trafficked South African Sea Snail 24:27

3y ago24:27

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Abalone is a fairly innocuous little creature that fits in the palm of your hand. It's a type of sea snail found off the coast of South Africa, and abalone is also considered a delicacy in Asia. It's been driven to near-extinction by massive levels of poaching, in a transnational criminal network that sees local, regional and international players …

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Pacts, Protests and the Legacy of COP26 43:01

3+ y ago43:01

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COP26 was described as "our last chance saloon" to save the planet. Over 35,000 delegates from 197 countries travelled to host-city Glasgow, and at the end we had a new climate agreement – the Glasgow Climate Pact, which will set the global climate agenda to 2030. But in the months since the response to COP26 has been predictably mixed – so what di…

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Africa Index on Organized Crime 25:02

3+ y ago25:02

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At the end of November 2021, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime alongside the International Institute for Strategic Studies released the Africa Organized Crime Index 2021 – which provides a picture of criminality and resilience of every country in Africa. The aim is to guide African policymaking and to stimulate debate on o…

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The Multi-Billion Dollar Food Opportunity 21:06

3+ y ago21:06

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Our food systems are failing us. Over 800 million people are suffering from hunger, while 13% of the world’s population are obese. So what is to blame? Agricultural production follows the money. And 87% of the $540 billion given to agricultural producers each year is either price distorting or harmful to nature and human health. So what we can do t…

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Transition Report 2021-22 launch 1:30:13

3+ y ago1:30:13

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System upgrade: Delivering the digital dividend Our report explores how advanced digitalisation has affected the economies where we invest.The digitalisation process is destined to continue and will remain one of the key forces shaping developments around the world – including in the EBRD regions. It is therefore quite fitting that this year’s Tran…

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Cheetahs 23:26

3+ y ago23:26

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The Cheetah – the fastest land animal in the world. This big cat once ranged across most of Africa and into Asia – today there are thought to be only 7,000 still living in the wild. The Cheetah is a protected species and is endangered, but there are a few countries that allow their legal export. But irregularities within the trade system means that…

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COP26: what’s at stake for the EBRD regions 1:26:00

3+ y ago1:26:00

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Listen, download and rate our podcastCOP26, or the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, will bring international stakeholders together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It takes place next month in Glasgow. The stake are very high, as the climate emergency, hig…

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Building a Fairer Post-Pandemic World 29:49

3+ y ago29:49

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It's been said that pandemics act as a "great leveller" – but has that been the case with COVID-19? While it’s created millions of new millionaires – and even so-called “COVID billionaires” – it's also pushed 100 million others into extreme poverty. So should we be surprised? Or has COVID-19 simply exposed and amplified a series of inequalities tha…

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The Kuluna Gangs of Kinshasa 40:34

3+ y ago40:34

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"Joining Kuluna gangs is an expression of anger, injustice and frustration - to enact revenge on society" Kinshasa, a megacity in Central Africa and the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The majority of the 12-million city population are under 25, but rapid urbanisation, a lack of employment opportunities, violence and poverty has seen m…

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How to Silence the Guns: Southern Africa’s illegal firearms markets 28:35

3+ y ago28:35

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For decades the illegal firearms market in the Southern African counties was driven by regional conflicts, many of those firearms likely ended up in the hands of criminal groups. But today, we are seeing a much more worrying trend - newer weapons entering the market, some through cross-border trafficking, but more are being sourced domestically. An…

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Fishy Business 50:21

3+ y ago50:21

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This is a story of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, complex corporate structures, human trafficking, arms smuggling, corruption and the capture of state institutions. In this collaborative episode with Deep Dive: Exploring Organized Crime, we travel to the rich fishing grounds off Puntland in Somalia and a fleet of vessels known a…

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Green Recoveries for a Jobs-Rich Future 17:56

3+ y ago17:56

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This month: reflections from PAGE@ HLPF 2021. How can governments grasp the opportunity to turn economic recovery into long-term, sustainable economic transformation - while also advancing on the SDGs? (The answer: a mix of finance, private sector incentives, citizen engagement, and partnerships). In Episode 8, we compile the best parts from PAGE's…

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Symptoms of Change for Green Jobs in Peru 29:02

4y ago29:02

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Peru stands at a crossroads. Three-quarters of its workers are informal or self-employed. The country’s diverse natural resources–which serve as the backbone of its economy and labour market–are also under threat. So what is it doing to change the script? How is it addressing labour challenges and ensuring decent employment for all while also promo…

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Are We Building Back Better? 46:31

4y ago46:31

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Just over a year ago, as COVID-19 was causing personal, social and economic devastation across the world, government leaders were quick to announce their plans to “build back better” as part of a green recovery. At the time, we all listened. But were we too quick to take these statements at face value? 12 months on, have governments really been mat…

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The Death of Déby 47:28

4y ago47:28

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On the 20th April 2021, Idriss Déby Itno, the President of Chad for three decades died from wounds he reportedly suffered on the frontline against rebel fighters. His death could leave a power vacuum in a region that is already rife with instability, fuelling more uncertainty, violence, geopolitical posturing, and criminal opportunity in the Sahel.…

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Robots v Covid-19: the future of work? 38:33

4y ago38:33

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Robots v Covid-19: the future of work? Rate, review and download our podcast “Telecommuting”, “quaranteams”, “doomscrolling”, “upperwear” and curating one’s Zoom background have all become a part of our new remote working reality. If we were unnerved by the way digital technology was transforming our world before the pandemic, Covid-19 has only mad…

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Introducing: Too Many Enemies 8:41

4y ago8:41

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We would like to introduce the Africa and the Global Illicit Economy audience to a new podcast series that has been launched by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. It's called ‘Too Many Enemies’ – and the series looks at the assassination crisis in South Africa through the lens of a very specific case. In a brilliant bit of…

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Can finance reduce pollution during the Covid-19 crisis? 45:30

4y ago45:30

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Rate, review and download our podcastWith the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) scheduled for November, governments are under growing pressure to meet their national commitments to decarbonise.Green transition at scale will require a lot of collaboration and, in a global economy still in the throes of the coronavirus pandemi…

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From Lines to Loops for a Circular Economy 45:24

4y ago45:24

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Take, make, dispose, repeat. Those four words underpin everything that we do in our daily lives. But at what cost to people, and our planet? COVID-19 has highlighted the wastefulness of our current economic model. So how do we embrace the switch from lines to loops - or from a linear to a circular economy - as part of a green recovery? In Episode 5…

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Cabo Delgado: Africa’s Forgotten Insurgency 49:59

4y ago49:59

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On March 24th 2021, Islamist insurgents carried out an attack on the coastal town of Palma in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. The days of fighting, looting, massacres, private military contractors, and dramatic rescues led to thousands more people fleeing to escape the violence. The attack took place just a few kilometres from Tot…

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The EBRD at 30: what’s next? 1:25:33

4y ago1:25:33

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Rate, review and download our podcast On the 15 April 1991, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development opened its doors for business for the first time. It was conceived by its founders as ‘a new and unique structure of co‑operation’ for a continent still recovering from the shock of the collapse of communism. Its mission then, as now, wa…

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Financing a Nature-Positive Economy 47:08

4y ago47:08

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COVID-19 is the product of a biodiversity crisis, and has shown that impacts from nature can be more devastating and immediate than those from climate change. To reset our relationship with nature – and avoid financing ourselves into extinction – how do we redirect finance flows to create a more a nature-positive economy tomorrow? In Episode 4, we …

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The Evolution of Meth Markets in Eastern and Southern Africa 37:45

4y ago37:45

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With the release of the new report: A Synthetic Age: The Evolution of Methamphetamine Markets in Eastern and Southern Africa - How do GI analysts research drugs? And what happens when, despite the best efforts, prosecution of illicit actors fails? Presenter: Lindy Mtongana Guests: Jason Eligh, Senior Expert at the Global Initiative Against Transnat…

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The Future of Libya Under Dabaiba 28:09

4y ago28:09

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Who is Abdul Hamid al-Dabaiba (Dbeibah), Libya’s transitional prime minister? In this episode, we discuss political alliances, crime governance and the changing dynamics of Libya’s illicit economy under Dabaiba and the Government of National Unity (GNU). Emadeddin Badi, Senior Analyst, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime Rebecca…

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How to measure impact of multilateral lending 1:25:41

4y ago1:25:41

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Rate, review and download our podcastThe Multilateral development banks were set up after the Second World War to be the original impact investors, fighting poverty, inequality or more currently climate change. “To demonstrate our impact is crucial at a time where multilateralism is often challenged, when there is a tendency to think that, we are m…

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Addressing the Unemployment Crisis 40:26

4y ago40:26

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COVID-19 has caused a seismic shift in the world of work. With up to 500 million jobs said to be lost due to the impacts of the pandemic, how can green jobs reverse this trend? Why must governments ensure that a green recovery leaves no worker behind? And how do we address the growing youth unemployment crisis? In Episode 3, we speak to Moustapha K…

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Meth and Guns in South Africa, and Crime at Nairobi’s Dandora Dumpsite 31:42

4y ago31:42

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In South Africa, methamphetamine usage and the networks that support them are at all all-time high. And the assassination of a South African police detective highlights the channels by which illegal weapons and firearm licenses are sold to criminals. And, new research from the Global Initiative reveals a tight-knit relationship between criminals an…

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