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The UN Capital Development Fund makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 47 least developed countries (LDCs). With its capital mandate and instruments, UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to red…

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    Women and Climate Justice: Women's Rights and Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 26:39


    Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Navigating Climate Change, a podcast series that shines a light on the women and girls leading the fight against climate change in the least developed countries.In this episode, we explore the intersection of Women's Rights and Climate Change. Our guests discuss the importance of climate justice, highlighting its connection to human rights and social equality. Through insightful conversations with guests, the podcast explores how climate justice intersects with issues of gender, indigenous rights, and refugee communities, emphasizing the need for inclusive decision-making processes and action to address systemic inequalities.Our Guests in this episode:Nupur Prakash is a Gender and Law Specialist at the International Development Law Organization. She primarily focuses on supporting IDLO's work on Justice for Women and Girl through strategic development and implementation of policy advocacy, research and programming initiatives. She has over 9 years of strong thematic expertise in issues such as combatting sexual and gender-based violence, gender-responsive legal reform, feminist climate action and land rights, amongst others. Nupur has authored various publications, most recently Human Rights-Based Approaches to Public Health and Health Promotion (2023). She also contributed to the development of several IDLO publications including: Climate Justice for Women and Girls: A Rule of Law Approach to Feminist Climate (2022); Justice for Women Amidst COVID-19 (2020); Justice for Women (2019); Nupur earned her BLS and LLB degree from Government Law College, University of Mumbai and her LLM in International and Comparative Law from the George Washington University Law School.Xiye Bastida is a 21-year-old climate justice activist based in New York City. She is an organizer with Fridays For Future and the co-founder of Re-Earth Initiative, an international youth-led organization that focuses on highlighting the intersectionality of the climate crisis. Bastida was born in Mexico and was raised as part of the Otomi-Toltec Indigenous community. For the first climate strike in March 2019, she mobilized 600 students from her school and has taken a citywide leadership role in organizing climate strikes. Daniela Soberón Garreta is a dedicated advocate for climate change, human rights, and renewable energy transition. Holding a Bachelor of Law from the Universidad del Pacífico, her expertise lies in critical analysis and a strong commitment to fairness. Specializing in climate change and renewable energy, she ensures alignment with international human rights standards and advocates for indigenous peoples' rights within the InterAmerican System.Fatma Moulay is a Saharawi climate activist and human rights defender. She has worked both politically and socially to advocate for human rights, gender equality, and youth employment. She has started business ventures in her community to improve the lives of Saharawi refugees and participated in campaigns to promote peace and a sustainable future. A show of this quality would not be possible without the incredible talent of Sarah Harris-Simpson, as well as the extraordinary and persistent support of Sorina Crisan and Eda Isik. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning

    Women and Climate Policy: Advocating for Gender-Sensitive Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 21:55


    Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Navigating Climate Change, a podcast series that shines a light on the women and girls leading the fight against climate change in the least developed countries.In this episode, we look at women and climate policy: advocating for Gender-Sensitive Solutions and Inclusive Decision-Making. This episode focused on the role of women in shaping climate policy. It examines the ways in which women are advocating for more gender-sensitive climate policies and working to ensure that their voices are heard in the decision-making process. Our Guests in this episode:Anju Sharma, is an experienced manager, researcher, writer, and editor with over 20 years of expertise in sustainable development, particularly in Asia. She showcases an extensive background in policy research, advocacy, and information curation related to sustainability. Committed to alleviating poverty while preserving the environment, Anju specializes in areas such as climate change mitigation, natural resource management, air pollution, and civil society engagement. Her work embodies a dedicated pursuit of sustainable and equitable society.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jusharma/Joelle Hangi is a refugee currently residing in Kenya, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Joelle has worked in different research capacities with UNHCR Africa Office, Oxford's Refugee Studies Centre, University of Geneva's Human Rights Department, amongst other humanitarian organizations. All with a focus on improving and enabling refugee agency, autonomy, and rights. Currently, she is one of the 12 fellows of the inaugural RSC-BIEA Fellowship, which brings together early career researchers interested in matters of forced displacement. She also served as an Ashden judge for the Humanitarian Energy award. Her research interests include humanitarian aid, development aid particularly, the provision of and access to clean energy in displacement settings.https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelle-hangi/(E) Lisa (F) Schipper is Professor of Development Geography at the University of Bonn. Her work focuses on adaptation to climate change in the Global South, and looks at gender, religion and culture to understand what drives vulnerability. Lisa has lived and worked in Central and South America, East and West Africa and South and Southeast Asia. She was Co-ordinating Lead Author of Chapter 18 of the Working Group 2 contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (‘Climate Resilient Development Pathways') that was published in February 2022. She is co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal Climate and Development (Taylor and Francis) and member of the editorial board of the journals World Development Perspectives (Elsevier) and Global Transitions: Health Transitions (KeAi). She also serves as Contributing Editor of the Carbon Brief.https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-lisa-f-schipper-5638779/A show of this quality would not be possible without the incredible talent of Sarah Harris-Simpson, as well as the extraordinary and persistent support of Sorina Crisan and Eda Isik. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning

    Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Cultivating Climate Solutions Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 17:35


    Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Navigating Climate Change, a podcast series that shines a light on the women and girls leading the fight against climate change in the least developed countries.In the previous episodes, we journeyed to The Gambia, meeting women with grand solutions for climate crisis adaptation, and emphasized the importance of women's leadership. Today, one critical issue is in focus: Education. United Nations studies reveal that despite being in the 21st century, the world is still far from achieving universal education. Limitations are especially pronounced for girls and quality is a significant issue, a 'learning crisis' as termed by the World Bank.We explore whether more formally educated women will result in more women leaders. However, our spotlight veers towards non-formal education, as guided by our interviewees, diverging via two primary channels: the arts and media.Our Guests in this episode:Shelot Masithi. She is a 24-year old environmental activist from South Africa. She is the founder of She 4 Earth, a climate school educating children and youths of African descent about climate change, shifting from carbon-centric climate change to include water scarcity, climate migration/displacements, food insecurity, and the psychology encompassing these global problems. Redesigning education to equip the younger generation for a Net Zero Future. Her work is centered on Ubuntu. She's a volunteer at Force of Nature, Climate Psychology Alliance, and Friends of the Haenertsburg Grasslands. Shelot is also an entrepreneur. An author. She loves hiking.https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelot-masithiRahma Diaa. A freelance journalist and trainer & Founder of Climate school initiative. Rahma is particularly interested in covering climate crises and sustainability. she graduated from the Faculty of mass communication, journalism department at Cairo University in 2012, and got a diploma in Media Translation from (AUC) in 2018. she has been a journalist since 2009, and has worked for Dostor, Tahrir, and Aswat Masriya- Reuters. she currently collaborates with Arab and foreign media, including Scientific American magazine, VICE, Raseef 22, and ARIJ. she received ten awards, most recently of them, "Emerging journalist" award from covering climate now, 2021& Cairo climate talks award in 2023.https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahma-diaa-00777a137/A show of this quality would not be possible without the incredible talent of Sarah Harris-Simpson, as well as the extraordinary and persistent support of Sorina Crisan and Eda Isik. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    Episode 02: Women as Environmental Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 11:49


    Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Navigating Climate Change in the LDCs, a podcast series that shines a light on the women and girls leading the fight against climate change in the least developed countries.This episode explores the role of women in environmental leadership. It showcases the work of women who have made a significant impact on the environment and discuss the challenges they face as women in the field. Our Guests in this episode:Patu Ndango Fen. She is a dedicated environmental entrepreneur from Cameroon, leading significant initiatives focused on transforming bio-waste into fertilizers. She founded Closed Loop System Ventures, an enterprise specializing in manufacturing organic fertilizers from bio-waste, and co-founded the Youth Environmental Alliance for Sustainable Development. linkedin.com/in/patu-ndango-fen-41191167Verania Chao. Programme Specialist - Climate, Gender and Inclusion at UNDP. An expert in gender, climate, and environment issues at UNDP, focusing on the integration of gender equality and women's empowerment into national planning and capacity-building processes, she is currently spearheading the work on gender-responsive NDC revision and implementation as part of the Climate Strategies and Policy team at UNDP. https://www.linkedin.com/in/verania-chao-9a3423/ A show of this quality would not be possible without the incredible talent of Sarah Harris-Simpson, as well as the extraordinary and persistent support of Sorina Crisan and Eda Isik. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    Capital Musings Milestones - A Recap of the Month's Most Impactful News and Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 17:50


     Welcome to a brand new episode on the Capital Musings podcast where we continue to explore fresh ideas that make finance work for the least developed countries. If you're constantly looking to stay up to date on the latest, impactful news and events. You're in the right place! Today's episode of Capital Musings Milestones recaps the most noteworthy moments of the past month in a concise podcast. Be sure to hit the subscribe button to keep yourself in the loop. In today's episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics that have made the headlines, reflecting the ongoing efforts to create a better and more sustainable world. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    Episode 1: Need for Gender-Inclusive Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 23:02


    Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Navigating Climate Change in the LDCs, a podcast series that shines a light on the women and girls leading the fight against climate change in the least developed countries.This episode is an introduction to the topic of women and climate change. It covers the reasons why women are disproportionately affected by climate change and why they need to be included in the conversation.A show of this quality would not be possible without the incredible talent of Sarah Harris-Simpson, as well as the extraordinary and persistent support of Sorina Crisan and Eda Isik. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    Launch of Women and Girls at the Climate Change Frontline podcast series

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 1:57


    Don't miss the debut of Capital Musings: Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline! Tune in to our first episode this Friday, 22 September, where we spotlight courageous women trailblazing paths in climate action in The Gambia. Get inspired, gain insights, and join the powerful conversation around gender and climate change. Make sure to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Please spread the word about this new show on social media mentioning #CapitalMusings, and share the news with colleagues and friends! Let's shape a sustainable and gender-equitable future together!

    Capital Musings Milestones - A Recap of the Month's Most Impactful News and Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 40:34 Transcription Available


     Welcome to a brand new episode on the Capital Musings podcast where we continue to explore fresh ideas that make finance work for the least developed countries. If you're constantly looking to stay up to date on the latest, impactful news and events. You're in the right place! Today's episode of Capital Musings Milestones recaps the most noteworthy moments of the past month in a concise podcast. Be sure to hit the subscribe button to keep yourself in the loop. In today's episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics that have made the headlines, reflecting the ongoing efforts to create a better and more sustainable world. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    Capital Musings Milestones - A Recap of the Month's Most Impactful News and Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 24:13


     Welcome to a brand new series on the Capital Musings podcast where we continue to explore fresh ideas that make finance work for the least developed countries. If you're constantly looking to stay up to date on the latest, impactful news and events. You're in the right place! Today's episode of Capital Musings Milestones recaps the most noteworthy moments of the past month in a concise podcast. Be sure to hit the subscribe button to keep yourself in the loop. In today's episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics that have made the headlines, reflecting the ongoing efforts to create a better and more sustainable world. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    SPECIAL S4: Unlocking the Power of Digital Skills for Communities in LDCs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 18:35


    In the third episode of the Digital@theLastMile podcast, we highlight the importance of developing the digital skills of women and youth in least developed countries. From Africa to the Pacific, we explore some of our programmes and their impact on individuals and communities. When people understand how digital technology and services work, they are more likely to trust them and use them effectively and make informed decisions. By investing in digital skills, UNCDF believes that it can help build more resilient and sustainable communities, drive economic growth and promote inclusive digital economies.Website: https://podcast.uncdf.orgHashtags: #CapitalMusings | #Remittances #Nepal #mobilewallet #Women #SDG5Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    Capital Musings Milestones - A Recap of the Month's Most Impactful News and Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 20:20


     Welcome to Milestones, a series on the Capital Musings podcast where we continue to explore fresh ideas that make finance work for the least developed countries. If you're constantly looking to stay up to date on the latest, impactful news and events related to UNCDF's initiatives. You're in the right place! Today's episode of Capital Musings Milestones recaps the most noteworthy moments of the past month in a concise podcast. Be sure to hit the subscribe button to keep yourself in the loop. In today's episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics that have made the headlines, reflecting the ongoing efforts to create a better and more sustainable world. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    Capital Musings Milestones - A Recap of the Month's Most Impactful News and Events

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 12:45


     Welcome to a brand new series on the Capital Musings podcast where we continue to explore fresh ideas that make finance work for the least developed countries. If you're constantly looking to stay up to date on the latest, impactful news and events. You're in the right place! Today's episode of Capital Musings Milestones recaps the most noteworthy moments of the past month in a concise podcast. Be sure to hit the subscribe button to keep yourself in the loop. In today's episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics that have made the headlines, reflecting the ongoing efforts to create a better and more sustainable world. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    March Milestones - A Recap of the Month's Most Impactful News and Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 20:35


     Welcome to a brand new series on the Capital Musings podcast where we continue to explore fresh ideas that make finance work for the least developed countries. If you're constantly looking to stay up to date on the latest, impactful news and events. You're in the right place! Today's episode of Capital Musings Milestones recaps the most noteworthy moments of the past month in a concise podcast. Be sure to hit the subscribe button to keep yourself in the loop. In today's episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics that have made headlines in March, reflecting the ongoing efforts to create a better and more sustainable world. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    SPECIAL UN NEWS: Resurgence of The Gambia – A small country with big ambitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 16:40


    The Gambia, the smallest country on the African mainland, and one of the least developed countries in the world, has been going through a transition to full democracy since 2017, the end of a two-decade long dictatorship.In the first episode of a mini-series recorded in The Gambia, Conor Lennon talks to Niania Dabo-Tourey, the country head of the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF, one of several UN agencies accompanying the country on this journey), about the ways they are supporting rural communities to adapt to the climate crisis, learn the skills they will need to start new businesses, and grow the economy in a sustainable way.Music: Within the Earth, KetsaAudio Credit UN News/ Conor LennonAudio 16'40"Photo Credit UN News/ Hisae KawamoriLearn More: https://news.un.org/en/audio/2023/03/1133667Learn More about 'The Lid is On" Podcast:https://news.un.org/en/audio-product/podcast-the-lid-is-on

    SPECIAL S4: Digital Remittances to Create Economic Opportunities for Women in Nepal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 17:24


    In this second episode of Digital@TheLastMile limited series, we highlight UNCDF's collaboration with IME Pay, a leading mobile wallet provider, to facilitate digital remittances for women in Nepal.Remittances are a critical component of Nepal's economy. In 2020, IME Pay streamlined its international remittance and mobile wallet services to enable customers to receive international remittance transfers directly into their mobile wallets. In this episode, experts will delve into the benefits of digital remittances, particularly for migrant families and women, and how UNCDF and IME Pay partnered to refine the wallet and drive digital adoption through market scans and transaction data analytics.Website: https://podcast.uncdf.orgHashtags: #CapitalMusings | #Remittances #Nepal #mobilewallet #Women #SDG5Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    SPECIAL S4: Tailoring digital financial services for women entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 11:59


    In this first episode of Digital@TheLastMile limited series, you will hear women entrepreneurs talking about two apps developed by Fintech companies in Bangladesh and Cambodia. The Fintech featured participated in the Women MSMEs FinTech Innovation Challenge Fund launched in 2019. The objective of the challenge was to tailor digital financial services for women entrepreneurs in Asia and the Pacific. The challenge fund was implemented by UNCDF in partnership with UNESCAP and was generously supported by the Australian Government, the government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and Visa.Websites: https://podcast.uncdf.orgHashtags: #CapitalMusings | #Bangladesh #Cambodia #Fintech #Women #SDG5Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    S04.03 Fueling Women's Economic Empowerment and SME growth in the Pacific through digital

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 31:27


    In this episode, David Mikhail talks with Neha Mehta, Regional Lead for the Pacific and Papua New Guinea at UNCDF, about bringing women entrepreneurs, SMEs, and small store owners into the financial blankets in the Pacific.Neha emphasises the significance of providing training in digital literacy and financial literacy to female business owners. She also discusses the use of tokenization and blockchain technology to evaluate creditworthiness using non-traditional data sources and cutting-edge data analysis techniques.Websites: https://www.uncdf.orgHashtags: #CapitalMusings | #COP27Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    S04.02 The benefits of parametric insurance in the face of climate-related disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 35:10


    In this episode, David Mikhail talks with Krishnan Narasimhan, Programme Manager at UNCDF, about parametric insurance. Krishnan explains how UNCDF employs a market development strategy to inspire private companies to offer cutting-edge insurance innovations to emerging markets in the Pacific.Krishnan describes how the first parametric insurance product in the Pacific was introduced by UNCDF following extensive consultation with local partners and stakeholders. He talks about how, over the past few years, UNCDF has been working to develop digital delivery models, offering technical advisory services and blended financing to de-risk capital through grants, loans, and guarantees. This has allowed the organisation to contribute to the growth of ecosystems that can stimulate underdeveloped markets in providing climate insurance solutions to their constituents.Websites: https://www.uncdf.orgHashtags: #CapitalMusings | #COP27Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how:

    S04.01: Investir dans la paix grâce à la gestion des eaux transfrontalières

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 35:43


    Le Secrétaire général de l'OMVG, M. Ababacar NDAO, évoque les moyens d'investir dans la paix à travers la gestion des ressources en eau, ainsi que les différentes manières de promouvoir l'eau en tant qu'instrument de coopération et de paix, notamment par le biais de financements innovants pour la coopération dans le domaine de l'eau. Il discute également comment des mécanismes de financement innovants peuvent transformer l'eau en un instrument pour des cadres de coopération transfrontaliers, multisectoriels et intergénérationnels, menant à des sociétés pacifiques et des économies circulaires. Cette approche de l'investissement à impact n'a jamais été adoptée auparavant. Websites: https://www.pe-omvg.org/ (https://www.pe-omvg.org) Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.36 Blue Finance Solutions to Boost Ocean-Based Investments and Fight Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 42:03


    Our host, Edoardo Tancioni, conducts an interview with Mr Anouj Mehta, Head of the ASEAN Catalytic Green Facility and ADB Country Director in Thailand, and Mr Ghislain de Valon, Senior Infrastructure Specialist for Innovation and Green Finance, from the Asian Development Bank. They discuss ways to increase investments in ocean-based economies that are environmentally sustainable. The implementation of "blue finance" strategies is one way to increase investments in the fight against climate change and the creation of a sustainable economy based on the ocean. Websites: https://www.un.org/en/conferences/ocean2022 Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #SaveOurOcean Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.35 Caring for our oceans and caring for humanity are two sides of the same coin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 23:08


    In this episode, H.E. Ms Ana Paula Baptista Grade Zacarias, Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations, discusses the compelling case for holding the Ocean Conference in Lisbon in late June 2022, citing that by working together, we can protect our oceans and improve the quality of life for people all over the world, and calls for action to strengthen partnerships. Websites: https://www.un.org/en/conferences/ocean2022 Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #SaveOurOcean Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.34 Blue Economy and Ocean Capital for Small Island Developing States

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 32:51


    In this new series, our host Edoardo Tancioni shares innovative approaches to boost investments for a sustainable blue economy and protect our oceans in the lead-up to the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, at the end of June 2022. In this episode, Edoardo talks about Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and their centrality to leveraging the development impact of capital for sustainable ocean-based economies. SIDS are not "poor and remote places," but rather valuable centres of marine biodiversity, living fossils, and hotspots of ocean-based ecosystem services like tourism, fishing grounds, and shipping lanes. This episode aims to raise awareness of this fact among investors, fund managers, and the general public. We hope to facilitate conversation between potential investors and government officials. Websites: https://www.un.org/en/conferences/ocean2022 Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #SaveOurOcean Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.33 Deciphering Doha: A March towards Sustainable Graduation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 35:15


    In this episode, our host, Edoardo Tancioni, concludes the mini-series of Deciphering Doha and the Road to Doha season by discussing debt sustainability, remittances and the extension of international support measures to LDCs for sustainable and irreversible graduation. Websites: https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action (www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action ) Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #DPoA Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.32 Putting Wealth to Work for Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 27:58


    In this episode, our host, Edoardo Tancioni, interviews Liesel Pritzker Simmons, Co-Founder and Principal at https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluehaveninitiative.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C5cba7426e7974c0c4f9c08da398120be%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637885524007186153%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Osz294ePFKdad8wvgqV55vZ5%2F31s7P9tHatei52QWB8%3D&reserved=0 (Blue Haven Initiative). Liesel talks about her journey to #impactinvesting and shares tips on how investors can make wealth work for profit and for purpose. Websites: https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluehaveninitiative.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C5cba7426e7974c0c4f9c08da398120be%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637885524007186153%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Osz294ePFKdad8wvgqV55vZ5%2F31s7P9tHatei52QWB8%3D&reserved=0 (Blue Haven Initiative) Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #impactinvesting Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.31 Deciphering Doha: Mobilizing International Solidarity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 21:16


    In this miniseries, our host, Edoardo Tancioni, deciphers the first part of chapter 6 of the #DPoA around mobilizing international solidarity, reinvigorated partnerships and innovative tools, looking into support for domestic resource mobilization and fight against illicit financial flows, international public and external finance to contribute to sustainable development in LDCs and Foreign Direct Investment.  Websites: https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action (www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action ) Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #DPoA Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.30: Deciphering Doha: Addressing Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 35:54


    Our host, Edoardo Tancioni, deciphers the fifth chapter of the Doha Programme of Action around addressing #climatechange, environmental degradation, recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and building resilience against future shocks for risk-informed sustainable development. Websites: www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #DPoA | #LDCs | #climatechange Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.29 Deciphering Doha: International Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 25:13


    In this miniseries, our host, Edoardo Tancioni, deciphers the Doha Programme of Action #DPoA for the Least Developed Countries, delving into how we can enhance international #trade and regional integration over the next decade. Websites: www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #DPoA Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.28 Deciphering Doha Structural Transformation as Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 29:27


    In this mini-series, our host, Edoardo Tancioni, deciphers the third chapter of the Doha Programme of Action (#DPoA), delving into the four action areas to reach structural transformation: productive capacity development; infrastructure development; connecting to global and regional value chains, strengthening their services economy and trade, and; support private sector development. Websites: www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #DPoA Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.27 Putting on gender glasses for financing for development

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 22:01


    Continuing on the celebrations for Women's History Month, our host Edoardo Tancioni interviews Jenny Hedman, Policy Analyst at the OECD Gender team and Coordinator of the DAC GENDERNET, who shares how gender-lens investing can protect and advance girls' and women's rights and gender equality.

    S03.26 Investing in financial literacy to #BreakTheBias - unlocking solutions for the urban poor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 23:02


    To celebrate Women's History Month #WHM, our host Edoardo Tancioni interviews Angela Mwai, Chief, Human Rights and Social Inclusion Unit at UN-Habitat. Angela shares how gender-transformative climate-smart solutions can drive sustainable urban development, stressing the importance of putting communities first to promote inclusion and resilience for the people we serve. Websites: www.unhabitat.org Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #WHM Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.25 Audaciously moving capital to women-led funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 32:16


    To celebrate Women's History Month #WHM, our host Edoardo Tancioni chats with Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2XCollaborative, who shares what gender-focused investing is and the benefits it brings to underserved communities in emerging markets. Tune it to learn more about some easy wins that may bridge ambitions with real results on the ground. For Women, With Women, By Women.  Websites: criterioninstitute.org | www.2xcollaborative.org Hashtags: #capitalmusings | #WHM Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.24 Time is up: a woman energy entrepreneur's case for financing emerging economies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 34:58


    In this episode, our host, Edoardo Tancioni, celebrates #IWD2022 with Rekik Bekele, CEO of Green Scene Energy, an Ethiopia-based company providing women-headed households in rural areas with access to affordable, reliable and clean sources of electricity. Rekik shares her company's journey towards a business model that works for the last-mile and empowers young female entrepreneurs to speak up and seek mentorship to reach their goals. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

    S03.23 Deciphering Doha: Science, Technology and Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 18:25


    In this miniseries, our host Edoardo Tancioni deciphers the second chapter of the draft Doha programme of action around science, technology and innovation, stressing its powerful potential to leverage the fight against multidimensional vulnerabilities and achieve the 2030 Agenda

    S03.22 Deciphering Doha: Investing in People

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 32:48


    In this miniseries, our host Edoardo Tancioni deciphers the first chapter of the draft Doha programme of action around investing in people in the LDCs, highlighting their unique agency and leadership around eradicating poverty and leave no one behind.

    S03.21 Local Climate Action: Setting the tone to build resilience at the local level

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 17:37


    This week, our host Edoardo Tancioni interviews H.E. Mr. Lamin Dibba, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources of The Gambia, who talks about how the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) mechanism helps facilitate access and availability of financing for climate adaptation at the local level.

    S03.20 Deciphering Doha: From Istanbul Priorities to Doha Commitments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 21:27


    In this brief series, our host Edoardo Tancioni walks us through the main elements of the Draft Doha Programme of Action, starting with how the introductory remarks set the stage for what will be the key priorities for LDCs over the next decade.

    S03.19 Academia to Policy — the role of research in changing lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 33:14


    Our host, Edoardo Tancioni, interviews Professor Kunal Sen, Director of https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wider.unu.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7Cf3c0ee37183847069d4d08d9e0d80a9d%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637788040759696935%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=djvcTbtdgCK%2FeYMZrISlSqnPEkl0iewCSqYAR5eVJmM%3D&reserved=0 (UNU WIDER). Prof. shares how research can transform economies, states, and societies, and how the international community at large can help the LDCs address their structural inequalities and unique vulnerabilities for the Decade of Action.

    S03.18 Youth up to build your legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 16:51


    Our host, Edoardo Tancioni, interviews Hanifah Nnamutebi, General Manager of BM Energy (BME), a start-up working on energy-saving solutions in rural areas in Uganda. Hanifah shares her passion towards empowering youth and women to believe in their dreams and venture into unfamiliar and challenging businesses.

    S03.17 Nurturing Talents in Bangladesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 21:54


    Our host Edoardo Tancioni interviews 23-year-old Afruza Tanzi from Protibha, a social enterprise creating livelihood opportunities for rural women in Bangladesh. Afruza shares her vision for women's economic empowerment in emerging economies, and stresses the importance of nurturing talents to build forward better.

    S03.16 For the Next Generation of Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 22:19


    In this episode, Edoardo Tancioni interviews Fahad Ifaz, CEO of iFarmer, a startup working on democratizing agriculture financing and supply chain in Bangladesh. Fahad shares his vision for “the future of food” and talks about the indirect effects in emerging economies at large of investing sustainably in small businesses.

    S03.15 Coming home to give back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 25:38


    A story of friendship, resilience, capital, and Southern ownership. Our host, Edoardo Tancioni, interviews Washikala Malango, CO-Founder, and CEO of Altech Group (ww.altech-drc.com), who shares how to turn a problem you have experienced first-hand into an opportunity for your local community and your people.

    S03.14 What investing in #FutureGenerations actually means

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 29:58


    This week, our new host, Edoardo Tancioni, meets Richard Zulu, Founding Partner and Lead at Outbox. Richard shares his journey towards investing in #youth, and his passion towards building a sense of community and growing local talent to co-identify opportunities for sustainable change in LDCs.

    S03.13 From beneficiary to leader – a renewable energy journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 25:44


    This week we meet Rose Twine, Director of EcoGroup Uganda, diving into the multifaceted dimensions of renewable energy, and how important affordability, community engagement, and policy environments are to accessing clean energy for all.

    S03.12 Unleashing the power of local markets through technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 22:51


    In this episode, Matthew Roberts-Davies, COO & Co-Founder (Thundafund Africa) shares his experience working in emerging markets with Thundafund.com. He defines loyalty, personalization, capital, and partnerships as unique enablers to innovation, and talks about the importance of fully engaging vibrant and youthful populations to bring new ideas to life.

    S03.11 Third edition of the Blended Finance in the LDCs report

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 49:12


    The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). from their flagship series: "https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncdf.org%2Fbfldcs%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7Cddf04211c8ff42d1565808d8a5e2feb1%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637441741643168920%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=a%2BSDcxdfEF%2FMUWOzuLhPEOZtkxkxT90p0h%2FISLQ%2BsI8%3D&reserved=0 (Blended Finance in the LDCs, 2020: Supporting a Resilient Covid-19 Recovery)." The third edition of the Blended Finance in the LDCs report series acknowledges that least developed countries are not able to harness the full potential of blended finance, defined in the report as the strategic use of development finance to mobilise commercial finance towards the SDGs, with a focus on unlocking investment that the private sector would not have done on its own.  We had the opportunity to hear from three of the authors—UNCDF's Laura Sennett, and the OECD's Valentina Bellesi and Faty Dembele—who discussed the findings of the report as well as its recommendations for how LDCs can benefit from blended finance to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and support economic recovery in the post-pandemic period.

    S03.10 Diplomacy Can Transform Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 28:01


    Amb. Robert Rae, Canada's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, discusses his distinguished career in domestic politics, why it's important for civil society to participate in UN discussions, and his dream goal for the UN. 

    S03.09 : How the lack of financing impacts LDCs in the fight against climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 35:54


    In the context of COP26, today's podcast is dedicated to the least developed countries. By now, the year 2021 has seen a familiar pattern of destructive impacts stemming from climate change, leading to increasingly devastating extreme weather events including fires, cyclones, hurricanes, floods, and droughts across the world.  Taffere Tesfachew, a career UN official, explains how the category of Least Developed Countries was created and how the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) works to support the group.

    S03.08 From Making Movies to Nurturing Green Businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 25:01


    Jodi Smith, a film industry vet who now works to source and grow investments with positive environmental impact in Fiji, talks about her path from linguistics to film to business development.

    S03.07 From Musician to Impact Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 38:57


    Paul Klein, Founder and President of Impakt, explains how his background as a guitarist and arts administrator led to a career in social entrepreneurship and impact consulting, helping corporations and businesses try to solve some of society's biggest problems. His new book, “Change for Good,” shares lessons for aspiring social entrepreneurs and change agents.

    S03.06 Fiji: Blue and Green Finance Pioneer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 28:52


    Esala Masitabua, Deputy Governor of Fiji's Reserve Bank, speaks about blue and green bonds, the national financial inclusion plan, parametric insurance, and the factors that have made Fiji a regional and global leader in innovative climate finance.

    S03.05 Building a Business Serving the Poor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 25:51


    Charlotte Ronje, Founder and CEO of Jamii.one, describes the business case for providing financial services to poor savers and what she sees as the path to scale.

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