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Farming is the number one source of employment in Africa, yet its agricultural productivity is the lowest of any region in the world. The opportunity is immense—60% of the world's uncultivated arable land is on the continent—but rural communities are suffering from a lack of economic opportunity.So young Africans are building innovative solutions to tackle the problems that are impacting their families and communities.Wissal Ben Moussa is the Co-founder & R&D Officer of Sand To Green, a Moroccan startup pairing regenerative agroforestry techniques with data and technology to turn the desert green. Samuel Rigu is the Co-founder & CEO of Safi Organics, a Kenyan company employing a decentralized process to locally manufacture organic fertilizers. Francis Nderitu is the Founder of Keep IT Cool, a recent Earthshot Prize winner, building cold chain storage to reduce post-harvest losses in Kenya. 00:00 - Africa has the lowest farming productivity in the world01:08 - Sand to Green is reversing desertification in Morocco04:30 - Safi Organics is manufacturing organic fertilizers in Kenya07:23 - Keep IT Cool is reducing post-harvest loss in Kenya10:15 - Solving problems for their local communitiesCheck out more episodes of The Greenprint here.This episode was produced as part of our series on climate action in Africa, The Greenprint, in partnership with Catalyst Fund, Delta40, Africa Climate Ventures, and AgBase - an initiative powered by Briter and Mercy Corps AgriFin.AgBase is a business intelligence platform offering real-time data, market insights, and a centralised hub for information on agtech and foodtech across emerging markets. This initiative, backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and hosted by Briter Bridges in partnership with MercyCorps AgriFin, is dedicated to bolstering the knowledge framework essential for catalysing investments in digital and technology-driven solutions, with an underlying mission is to transform the lives of smallholder farmers and boost socio-economic growth.Delta40 is a venture studio and venture capital fund supporting diverse founders leading ventures in energy, agriculture, and fintech, with a special focus on supporting African and female entrepreneurs. Beyond capital, they provide hands-on support from experienced operators & investors to drive growth from idea to pan-African scale. Africa Climate Ventures is a pioneering venture builder working to build a portfolio of climate businesses on the continent. ACV invests to bring proven global climate technology to Africa, accelerate and de-risk the continental expansion of technologies and business models that have gained traction in one or a few African market(s), and add carbon revenue streams to existing African businesses with the potential to scale climate-positive solutions.‍Catalyst Fund is a venture capital fund and venture builder, investing for a climate resilient future in Africa. They combine capital and a hands-on venture-building approach at the pre-seed stage, to partner with visionary founders who are developing climate adaptation solutions that enhance the resilience of communities and the planet.This episode is made possible through a partnership with Prosper Africa's Catalytic Investment Facility. Aimed at boosting investment and innovative climate adaptation and resilience ventures across Africa, The Catalyst Fund is one of the grantees under Prosper Africa's Catalytic Investment Facility. Prosper Africa is a Presidential-level national security initiative aimed at strengthening the strategic and economic partnership between the U.S. and Africa by catalyzing transformative two-way trade and investment flows.Our Links -

Pavita works closely with Boards and Executive teams to foster inclusive cultures and drive systemic change within organizations. Recognized as a leading authority on culture and diversity, Pavita brings over 30 years of experience as an executive culture leader in global blue-chip companies, including Shell, Barclays, and Lloyds Banking Group. She has served as a trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs, and executive teams across sectors such as financial services, energy, consumer goods, and luxury brands.A passionate advocate and tireless campaigner for equity in business and society, Pavita is committed to shaping more inclusive and equitable workplaces.Pavita currently serves as Chair of the 30 Percent Club UK, a trustee of The King's Trust, the lead Non-Executive Director for an agency of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and a trustee of the iconic Old Vic Theatre. She recently concluded a five-year term as a Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, where she championed initiatives to address systemic inequities.Believing strongly in the power of giving back, Pavita mentors young people from ethnically diverse and socially disadvantaged backgrounds and actively engages with inner-city schools across the country through Speakers for Schools. Her commitment to empowering the next generation reflects her deep-rooted belief in creating opportunities for all.Pavita's contributions have been widely recognized. She was named Woman of the Year at the Asian Business Awards, honored with the President's Medal by the British Academy of Management, and celebrated by Women in the City as a Top 50 Trailblazer for Gender Equality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWe return this week during Season 10 of the podcast to the Conservative Leadership race with former Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Cleverly MP.  Our host Jonny Ball first met James back in the Noughties when they were both active in London Party Politics.  Since then, James has gone on to great things, but in this episode, Jonny recalls an early moment from a Party Conference in 2008, to demonstrate perhaps that James hasn't really changed that much!Alongside a busy political career, James has also served as an Army Reservist in the Royal Artillery.James Cleverly was Secretary of State for the Home Department between 13 November 2023 and 5 July 2024.He was previously Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs between 6 September 2022 and 13 November 2023.He was Secretary of State for Education from July 2022 to September 2022.Before that, James was Minister of State for Europe and North America in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from February to July 2022. He was also Minister for Middle East, North Africa and North America from September 2020 to February 2022. James was first appointed as a joint Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development on 13 February 2020.James was Minister without Portfolio from July 2019 to February 2020, and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union from April 2019 to July 2019. He was first elected as the Conservative MP for Braintree in May 2015.To follow James's journey, see here: Homepage | Rt Hon James Cleverly (cleverly4braintree.com)Support the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...

In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast we look at an ‘accompanied' approach to sustaining poverty reduction through long-term research. It focuses on work undertaken by the IDS-hosted Chronic Poverty Advisory Network (CPAN) in Zambia, and draws on insights from the project's funder – the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partners from the World Bank and researchers in Zambia.Leading the podcast is Vidya Diwakar, Deputy Director of the Chronic Poverty Advisory Network. In the podcast she talks to:Joseph Simbaya, a Research Fellow and Director of the Institute of Economic and Social Research at the University of Zambia who talks about the project research findings and what was the problem this piece of research was trying to solve.Makda Abebe, Senior social protection specialist at the World Bank about her earlier work with FCDO especially in Ethiopia and Zambia. Makda talks on what makes this type of long-term collaboration around poverty reduction evidence and policy engagement worth it and how can it best be replicated, if it is sufficiently valuable?Leah Gaffney, Social Development Advisor, FCDO. Leah talks on what she values most in this research and how can this knowledge about poverty dynamics be used to shape development thinking? The three speakers all offer a different slant on the benefits of being with a project for a long period of time, speaking from their point of view as either a researcher, project partner or funder. This podcast is essential listening on how we can learn from long-term research funding for creating a more sustainable and equitable world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we better support women working in global value chains? Social Impact Pioneer, Clare Fitton of Sedex joins us to talk gender data, ethical supply chain management and how it can enhance business performance whilst improving lives. Global value chains depend on hundreds of millions of workers to produce the goods we use every day – from our food, to our clothes, to our personal care products and cars. Women represent a significant proportion of workers. And yet in many countries, the rights, roles and support for women are different to men. From land rights, to financial access, to education. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)'s Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme set a challenge in 2018 – to improve women's economic opportunities through business interventions in supply chains. One of the first things they did was focus on improving the collection of data about women workers, working closely with partners Sedex, ETI and BSR. Because what gets measured, gets managed. Clare Fitton trained in Human Rights Law, specialising in Business and Human Rights and Gender Equality. She has over 15 years' experience working with companies, trade unions, NGOs, investors and government bodies on the practical implementation and effectiveness of human rights due diligence practices. Clare is now the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) Evolution and Impact Lead within Sedex. Clare has a particular focus on social impact measurement and improving women workers' access to their rights. Sedex has 80,000 members all of whom are now potentially benefitting from gender disaggregated data. Together we explore the strides being made in ethical auditing, data-driven improvements and emerging gender disaggregating audit methodology. We talk about how gender indicators such as higher numbers of women in supervisory roles correlates with a reduction in the likelihood of other risks. We discuss the broader implications of new due diligence and value chain regulations and how companies can navigate these changes through more effective use of data. Stay tuned as we uncover the tangible benefits of gender-inclusive practices in supply chains and the critical role of continuous improvement in ethical auditing. Join us as we dive into a conversation that's all about making a difference, one data point at a time. Further Business Fights Poverty and the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) Resources can be found here: https://businessfightspoverty.org/gender-and-business Links: 1. Sedex Gender Data Insights report: https://www.sedex.com/app/uploads/2022/12/Sedex-Gender-equality-through-data-FINAL-PDF.pdf 2. Integration of gender data indicators into Sedex tools, building on WOW's work: https://www.sedex.com/blog/driving-progress-on-gender-equality-through-better-gender-data/ 3. Sedex Gender in Agriculture report: https://www.sedex.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Sedex-Gender-in-agriculture-report.pdf 4. Regular gender-based webinars through Sedex Community Engagement Programme: https://www.sedex.com/solutions/community/ 5. BSR Gender Data and Impact Tool: https://www.bsr.org/reports/BSR_Gender_Data_and_Impact_Tool_Executive_Summary.pdf 6. ETI Gender Data Indicators Guidance: Level 1: https://www.ethicaltrade.org/sites/default/files/shared_resources/ETI_GenderDataGuidance_L1.pdf 7. ETI Gender Data Indicators Guidance: Levels 2 & 3: https://www.ethicaltrade.org/sites/default/files/shared_resources/ETI_GenderDataGuidance_L2-L3_1.pdf

Managing gender inequalities in supply chains is good for people and good for business. Meet Social Impact Pioneer - Sam Ludlow-Taylor, the Senior Manager for Human Rights Programmes at the John Lewis Partnership, which includes the supermarket - Waitrose. Sam is on a mission to tackle gender inequity from the bottom up and top down. With a rich background in commercial roles transitioning into ethical trade and responsible sourcing, Sam has experience ranging from business headquarters to factory floors across the food and clothing sectors. Sam delves into why addressing gender inequality isn't just ethically imperative but also crucial for business health and sustainability. Through her partnership with the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)'s Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme, she highlights the practical steps and success stories that illustrate the power of focusing on gender issues within supply chains. She argues that gender inequality harms business efficiency and growth, stating, “50% of the population are women... if you tackle gender equality, the whole economy is bolstered.” This episode explores how initiatives aimed at women's economic empowerment in agriculture—where women comprise 40-60% of the labour force in developing countries—can lead to increased farm yields and overall business benefits. Sam emphasises the importance of partnerships for fostering positive change and creating sustainable business models that support women, especially in contexts vulnerable to climate change impacts. She also shares how the John Lewis Partnership's commitment to purpose and democratic business practices underpins their efforts towards a more equitable and productive corporate environment. Listen in to gain insights into the intersection of gender, business, and ethical supply chain management. Understand how targeted efforts to empower women not only lead to fairer working conditions, but also enhance operational efficiencies and societal benefits. Further Business Fights Poverty and the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) Resources can be found here: https://businessfightspoverty.org/gender-and-business Links: Waitrose Foundation: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/content/sustainability/responsible-sourcing/waitrose-foundation John Lewis Partnerships, Creating Better Jobs: https://www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk/csr/creating-better-jobs.html Farm Africa: https://www.farmafrica.org UK Government, FCDO (2022): From risks to rewards: overcoming the impacts of climate change on women in agricultural supply chains: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/from-risks-to-rewards-overcoming-the-impacts-of-climate-change-on-women-in-agricultural-supply-chains/from-risks-to-rewards-overcoming-the-impacts-of-climate-change-on-women-in-agricultural-supply-chains

In this address to the IIEA, Nicolai von Ondarza, Head of the EU/Europe Research Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), and Pervenche Berès, Board Member of Fondation Jean Jaurès, and former Member of the European Parliament for France (1994-2019), discusses the recently published Report of the Franco-German Working Group on EU Institutional Reform. The Report's recommendations centre on three goals: strengthening the rule of law and the EU's democratic legitimacy, increasing the EU's capacity to act, and getting the EU ready for enlargement. About the Speakers: Pervenche Berѐs is a Board Member of Fondation Jean Jaurès, President of Association Europe-Finances-Régulation, a Member of the Ethic and Audit Committees of the ECB, and a Member of the AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers) Committee on Climate and Sustainable Finance. She was previously a Member of the European Parliament from 1994 to 2019, chairing the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, and the Employment and Social Affairs Committee. Ms Berѐs also acted as Rapporteur of the Temporary Committee on the Financial, Economic, and Social Crisis, Vice-President of the European Parliament delegation to the Convention in charge of the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights and Member of the European Convention in charge of drafting a Constitution for Europe. Dr Nicolai von Ondarza is Head of the EU/Europe Research Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), a position he has held since 2020. From 2016 to 2020, he served as Deputy Head of the EU/Europe Research Division, and has worked in various positions at the SWP since 2010. Since 2013, Dr von Ondarza has been Organiser of the British-German Outlook Group, a yearly exchange between the SWP, Chatham House, the German Federal Foreign Office and the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). From 2012 to 2015, he was a Lecturer at Europa-Universität Viadrina.

There is considerable and growing attention and interest on understanding what works, where, how, and why in development. This also means there are numerous debates on how best we ought to generate evidence and measure development success and impact. One way of measuring development impact is through randomized control trials (RCTs), which have been very useful for establishing causal relationships and providing robust and reliable evidence for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of development programs.While some regard RCTs as the gold standard, others are more critical of using it to measure what works. Critics argue that it is not just about 'what works,' but 'why things work' which should be prioritized when designing effective policies and interventions that can be scaled up. Another related aspect in this context is the generalizability puzzle, i.e., whether the results of a specific program can be generalized to other contexts. For example, there are questions about whether a study can inform policy only in the location in which it was undertaken. Should policymakers mainly rely on whatever evidence is available locally, even if it is not of very good quality? There is also the question of whether a new local randomized evaluation should be undertaken before an attempt to scale up and the number of times such evaluations should be repeated before scaling up.Rachel Glennerster is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago. She uses randomized trials to study democracy and accountability, health, education, microfinance, and women's empowerment mainly in West Africa and South Asia. Rachel spent 13 years as the executive director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT, a key leader in popularizing RCTs in development economics. Thereafter she served as chief economist of the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Twitter: @rglennerKey highlights:Introduction - 00:44Asking the right questions and answering them correctly - 03:45The added-value of RCTs and critique - 08:00The generalizability puzzle - 17:37Education and learning - 23:20Microfinance in India - 26:13Improving public services through participation - 34:30Impact of the media in Burkina Faso - 38:38Translating evidence into policy - 46:00Host:Professor Dan Banik (Twitter: @danbanik  @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/https://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.com/

In this episode of the "Social Protection for Prevention of and Response to Gender-based Violence" series, our guests talk about how social protection schemes can provide assistance to people fleeing gender-based violence. These people are vulnerable and may need many kinds of support. We look at examples of programmes providing cash support for survivors of domestic violence, as well as those that facilitate access to other services, such as referral pathways, healthcare, housing, etc. Guests for this episode include: Tara Patricia Cookson, Assistant Professor of Gender, Development and Global Public Policy at the University of British Columbia and co-founder of Ladysmith; Merike Blofield, Director of the Institute for Latin American Studies at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies and Professor of Political Science at the University of Hamburg; and Gerson Nombora, Child Protection Specialist at UNICEF Mozambique.   In the “Quick Wins” segment, Mayra Cardozo, a Brazilian lawyer and gender researcher, member of the National Human Rights Commission of the Federal Council of the National Bar Association of Brazil and Professor of Criminal Law at EPD, shares some of the findings of her research on the programmes in place in Brazil that help women and children who are survivors of domestic violence.   The joint webinar and podcast series "Social Protection for Prevention of and Response to Gender-Based Violence" is produced by socialprotection.org and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Tune in for the first webinar of the series, Girls Deserve Better: Countering Violence Against Adolescents through Social Protection, taking place on 28 March at 8.30 AM EDT.   Episode links:   Webinar: Harnessing Social Protection the Address Violence against Women and Girls Book: Unjust Conditions: Women's Work and the Hidden Cost of Cash Transfer Programs Publication: A diagonal and social protection plus approach to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 syndemic: cash transfers and intimate partner violence interventions in Latin America Article: UNICEF Mozambique shows how 'cash and care' accelerate child well-being   Quick Wins link:   Article: Financial Support for Victims of Domestic Violence in Brazil

In this episode of the "Social Protection for Prevention of and Response to Gender-Based Violence" series, our guests discuss how economic factors can drive gender-based violence at the community level, and why this is important for social protection programming. The focus is on designing social protection programmes that can prevent gender-based violence against women and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations (SOGIESC). The guests draw on available evidence and practical experience to discuss various aspects of the social protection delivery chain, including targeting, registration, payment, and the unique risks and issues related to people with diverse SOGIESC. Guests for this episode include Shalini Roy, Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and Emily Dwyer, Founder and Co-Director of Edge Effect. In the "Quick Wins" segment, two guests from the World Bank—Alessandra Heinemann, Social Protection Specialist, and Gender Lead, and Palak Rawal, Gender and Social Protection Consultant—offer practical advice on designing social protection programmes that can safeguard and prevent gender-based violence. They also share additional resources for further reading on the topic. The joint webinar and podcast series "Social Protection for Prevention of and Response to Gender-Based Violence" is produced by socialprotection.org and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Tune in for the first webinar of the series, Girls Deserve Better: Countering Violence Against Adolescents through Social Protection, taking place on 28 March at 8.30 AM EDT.   Episode links: Publication: Cash transfers and intimate partner violence: A research view on design and implementation for risk mitigation and prevention Publication: We don't do a lot for them specifically: A scoping report on gaps and opportunities for improving diverse SOGIESC inclusion in cash transfer and social protection programs, during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond Podcast: How can social protection impact gender-based violence?   Quick Wins links Publication: Safety first: How to leverage social safety nets to prevent gender-based violence Online course: How to leverage social safety nets to prevent gender-based violence Publication: Invisible women: exposing data bias in a world designed for men

Kicking off the three-part series ‘'Social Protection for Prevention of and Response to Gender-Based Violence'', this episode presents a deep dive into what we know about the impacts of social protection on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and some of the remaining knowledge gaps. We look at economic empowerment programmes and how they can help reduce economic stress and challenge gender norms that often drive violence in community settings.  Drawing from the available evidence, our guests were also invited to reflect on both the positive pathways through which social protection can contribute to reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) and the possibility of it introducing risks of increased violence. Finally, as some food for thought, what would a feminist social protection policy look like?   Our guests for this episode:  Ana Maria Buller, Associate Professor in Social Sciences and Director of the Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine  Lusajo Kajula, Principal Investigator, UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti  Amber Peterman, Research Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  For our ‘Quick Wins' segment, Wessel van den Berg (MenCare Officer at Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice) talks about ways to engage men in the dialogue around gender norms and roles as part of a gender transformative approach. What does this entail for social protection?  The ‘'Social Protection for Prevention of and Response to Gender-Based Violence'' series is produced by socialprotection.org and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), with the support from UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).    Episode links: A mixed-method review of cash transfers and intimate partner violence in low- and middle-income countries Effects of Government-Implemented Cash Plus Model on Violence Experiences and Perpetration Among Adolescents in Tanzania Government of Ethiopia's public works and complementary programmes: A mixed-methods study on pathways to reduce intimate partner violence Public Work Programs and Gender-Based Violence : Evidence from Lao PDR Domestic violence and workfare: An evaluation of India's MGNREGS Can transfers and behavior change communication reduce intimate partner violence four years post-program? Experimental evidence from Bangladesh Public Work and Private Violence Cash Transfer and IPV Research Collaborative Transfer Project   Quick Wins links: Applying a Masculinities Lens to the Gendered Impacts of Social Safety Nets MenCare: A Global Fatherhood Campaign State of South Africa's Fathers 2021 Gender-transformative Bandebereho couples' intervention to promote male engagement in reproductive and maternal health and violence prevention in Rwanda: Findings from a randomized controlled trial A cluster randomized-controlled trial of a community mobilization intervention to change gender norms and reduce HIV risk in rural South Africa

This episode brings together two women in senior positions in British diplomacy: the UK's acting ambassador to Brazil, Melanie Hopkins, and Corin Robertson, the Director General for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The conversation covered topics such as the democratization of opportunities for women, the importance of mentoring, Corin's experience as ambassador to Mexico and her impressions of Brazil. Mrs. Robertson revealed her favourite Brazilian dish. Any guess?

Andy and Jean talk about strengths in our working lives. They coverThe importance of assuming positive intent in others Living our strengths at workHow we can be distinctive at workHow strengths overplayed can become weaknessesThe importance of taking a breathe momentAndy is the PwC Global Sector Leaders for International Development and the PwCGlobal Client Partner for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). He and his teams are committed to unlocking the full power of the PwC network globally to support the collective efforts of the International Development / Global Development sector.Andy has been focused on the International Development market for over 12 years.Alongside his client role, in 2018 he took on a two year cycle of experience leading the PwC UK Sales and Marketing function as the firm's first UK Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. And this led him to be awarded Fellow of the Chartered Institute Of Marketing (FCIM) status, he is also a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute (CCMI).Andy is a regular public speaker, usually focusing on strengths based development, innovation, diversity, and inclusion. He has given two TED Talks and has also spoken on Gender Equality at the United Nations HQ in New York. Most recently Andy published his first book This is your Moment in which he provides a practical guide to those of us who are in transitions on how prepare for and sustain themselves for a more uncertain future.You can find Andy here:https://www.andywoodfield.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andywoodfield/You can find Jean here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbalfour/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jean.balfour/Experience an Introduction to our Coach Training Programmes with our Free Taster Course: https://courses.baileybalfour.com/course/coach-training-introductionSign up to our newsletter to learn more about upcoming programmes: https://baileybalfour.com/subscribe/

FRESHPPACT is the fresh produce industry Impact Hub that works with research partners to find solutions to the biggest shared sustainability challenges that we all face. Right now, they are looking for solutions that can mitigate pollution caused by plastic used in agricultural mulch, workwear and packaging. Can you help them find scalable, commercially viable, game-changing solutions that are on the verge of discovery? They have launched three calls for proposals with over £900,000 worth of funding on offer for three or more solutions that they can test, commercialise and scale-up. Help us all define the problem, discover the solution and change the world. We talk to key representatives of Blue Skies and the University of Northampton Centre for Sustainable Business Practices about this next and very exciting stage for FRESHPPACT! We also will show you all the Beanstalk Global video highlighting the recent exploratory trip to Blue Skies in Ghana to understand the issues around plastic and the potential solutions. We go live with them all on Monday 18th July at 13:00hrs BST. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sMelteljRV2cnyWO1h9FHw (CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER FOR FREE.) The Fresh Produce Impact Hub, known as FRESHPPACT, collaborates with retailers, manufacturers and agribusinesses operating within food supply chains rooted in developing or emerging economies to identify shared high-priority social and environmental challenges, and work with research partners to accelerate the adoption of the most promising solutions through a process of rapid evaluation, testing and adoption.   FRESHPPACT is being implemented by Blue Skies and supported by Waitrose, which has been awarded a UKAid grant to develop the operating model and launch three challenge funds to find solutions to problem plastics found in agricultural mulch, workwear and packaging. Solutions may include new technology and business models that mitigate plastic pollution through material substitution, accelerated biodegradation and improved manufacturing and remanufacturing processes. The UKAid grant has been made via the Sustainable Manufacturing and Pollution Programme (SMEP). The SMEP programme is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and is implemented in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). FRESHPPACT is inviting expressions of interest from organisations who would like to be involved in launching the challenge funds and/or identifying solutions. Expressions of Interest may come from, but is not limited to retailers, fresh produce companies, research organisations (including universities) and solutions providers.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) was created by the merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DfID) in 2020. Since then, the department has implemented a substantial cut to the UK's aid budget, dealt with the foreign policy implications of Brexit, handled the UK's presidency of the G7 and the COP climate conference, and responded to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But has the merger of the FCO and DfID been a success? Are the prime minister's objectives being achieved by the FCDO? Does the department have good relations with the rest of government? And what lessons does the FCDO need to learn to ensure it can achieve the UK's global priorities? To discuss all this we were joined by: Sir Alan Duncan, former Minister of State at DfID and FCO Sarah Champion MP, Chair of the International Development Committee Lord McDonald, former Permanent Under Secretary at the FCO Stephanie Draper, Chief Executive Officer at Bond This event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Associate Director at the Institute for Government. #IfGFCDO

This event was the launch of three papers authored by Courtney Freer and Spyros Sofos of the LSE Middle East Centre as part of the Global Transitions Series, a research output from PeaceRep – the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform funded by the UK Aid from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 1. Qatar and the UAE in Peacemaking and Peacebuilding by Courtney Freer 2. Peacebuilding in Turbulent Times: Turkey in MENA and Africa by Spyros Sofos 3. MENA Regional Organisations in Peacemaking and Peacebuilding: The League of Arab States, Gulf Cooperation Council and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation by Courtney Freer. Courtney Freer is Provost's Postdoctoral Fellow at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and Visiting Fellow at the LSE Middle East Centre. Previously, Courtney was Assistant Professorial Research Fellow at the LSE Middle East Centre. From 2015-2020, Courtney was a Research Officer for the Kuwait Programme at the LSE Middle East Centre. Her work focuses on the domestic politics of the Gulf states, particularly the roles played by Islamism and tribalism. Her book Rentier Islamism: The Influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in Gulf Monarchies, based on her DPhil thesis at the University of Oxford and published by Oxford University Press in 2018, examines the socio-political role played by Muslim Brotherhood groups in Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. She previously worked at the Brookings Doha Center and the US–Saudi Arabian Business Council. Spyros Sofos is a Research Officer on the LSE Kuwait Programme project 'Ecologies of Belonging and Exclusion: An Intersectional Analysis of Urban Citizenship in Kuwait City.' Spyros's research explores the intersection of societal insecurity, identity and collective action and, to date, it has focused on Turkish politics and society, nationalism and populism in Europe and the Middle East, urban citizenship in the Middle East, European Muslim identities and politics, and the theory of populism. His latest book Turkish Politics and ‘The People': Mass Mobilisation and Populism published by Edinburgh University Press explores the emergence of populism in contemporary Turkey and its genealogy as a tradition of action and discourse. His other publications include Nation and Identity in Contemporary Europe published by Routledge, Tormented by History: Nationalism in Greece and Turkey published by Oxford University Press, and Islam in Europe: Public Spaces and Civic Networks published by Palgrave. Greg Shapland is a Visiting Fellow at the LSE Middle East Centre and an independent researcher, writer and consultant on politics, security, resources and environment (including water) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). His entire career has been focussed on the Middle East and North Africa, whether as a commercial representative, university lecturer or government official (in the Ministry of Defence, Cabinet Office and FCO). From 1979 until 2015, he served in the MENA Research Group in the FCO. He was also Head of Research Analysts from July 2010 to July 2013. During his time with the FCO, Greg served in British Embassies in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Tel Aviv and in the Consulate General in Jerusalem. Since leaving the FCO, Greg has worked on post-conflict stabilisation, Israeli-Palestinian relations, inter-state and intra-state water disputes and the impact of climate change in the MENA region. He is currently working on a book on the politics and geography of the MENA region.

As part of the Beanstalk Global mission to assist with the first phase of FRESHPPACT in partnership with Blue Skies, Waitrose & Partners and the University of Northampton Centre for Sustainable Business Practices, we meet up in Ghana and talk with Ruth Sadjei – General Manager for Blue Skies in West Africa. Ruth is an inspiring and hugely well-regarded figure in the fresh food industry in Africa. What she and her team have created at Blue Skies and the difference they have made to the people in Ghana and now Benin cannot be overstated. We interview her to find out her background, how Anthony Pile MBE (founder of Blue Skies)  inspired her to succeed and what she hopes for in respect of the Blue Skies business ongoing. The Fresh Produce Impact Hub, known as FRESHPPACT, will collaborate with retailers, manufacturers and agribusinesses operating within food supply chains rooted in developing or emerging economies to identify shared high-priority social and environmental challenges, and work with research partners to accelerate the adoption of the most promising solutions through a process of rapid evaluation, testing and adoption.   FRESHPPACT is being implemented by Blue Skies and supported by Waitrose, which has been awarded a UKAid grant to develop the operating model and launch three challenge funds to find solutions to problem plastics found in agricultural mulch, workwear and packaging. Solutions may include new technology and business models that mitigate plastic pollution through material substitution, accelerated biodegradation and improved manufacturing and remanufacturing processes. The UKAid grant has been made via the Sustainable Manufacturing and Pollution Programme (SMEP). The SMEP programme is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and is implemented in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The grant has been awarded for an initial period until April 2022.  FRESHPPACT is inviting expressions of interest from organisations who would like to be involved in launching the challenge funds and/or identifying solutions. Expressions of Interest may come from, but is not limited to retailers, fresh produce companies, research organisations (including universities) and solutions providers.

Join us in our first phase of FRESHPPACT as we talk to representatives of Waitrose & Partners, Blue Skies and the University of Northampton Centre for Sustainable Business Practices about their forthcoming trip to Ghana! This critical mission to Ghana will seek to further define the challenges around plastics in the supply chain, helping us to ensure we find the most suitable and impactful solutions that can benefit the whole industry. We go live with them all on the next stage of the exciting FRESHPPACT adventure to find out more prior to a key trip to the key Blues Skies site in Ghana. On the panel we have: George Barrett - Sustainability Manager (Circular Economy) , Waitrose & Partners  Dr. Ebenezer Laryea – Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Northampton Hella Lipper-Morse – Head of Technical, Blue Skies  Lana Mo – Head of Innovation at Blue Skies John Oldham – Purchasing Manager, Blue Skies Ben Thomas – Senior Environment Manager, Waitrose & Partners The Fresh Produce Impact Hub, known as FRESHPPACT, will collaborate with retailers, manufacturers and agribusinesses operating within food supply chains rooted in developing or emerging economies to identify shared high-priority social and environmental challenges, and work with research partners to accelerate the adoption of the most promising solutions through a process of rapid evaluation, testing and adoption.   FRESHPPACT is being implemented by Blue Skies and supported by Waitrose, which has been awarded a UKAid grant to develop the operating model and launch three challenge funds to find solutions to problem plastics found in agricultural mulch, workwear and packaging. Solutions may include new technology and business models that mitigate plastic pollution through material substitution, accelerated biodegradation and improved manufacturing and remanufacturing processes. The UKAid grant has been made via the Sustainable Manufacturing and Pollution Programme (SMEP). The SMEP programme is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and is implemented in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The grant has been awarded for an initial period until April 2022.  FRESHPPACT is inviting expressions of interest from organisations who would like to be involved in launching the challenge funds and/or identifying solutions. Expressions of Interest may come from, but is not limited to retailers, fresh produce companies, research organisations (including universities) and solutions providers.

The hugely regarded Blue Skies business has teamed up with Waitrose and the University of Northampton Centre for Sustainable Business Practices to launch an industry research and development hub to find ground-breaking solutions to sustainability challenges, with an initial focus on plastics. We go live with them to find out more and to speak to a select number of industry experts on the subject. On the panel we have: Caroline Drummond MBE – CEO of LEAF Simon Derek – Global Head of Sustainability, Blue Skies   Jim Jefcoate – Ex Walmart and ex GlobalG.A.P.   Ian Schofield – Ex Iceland & Highly Regarded Packaging expert The Fresh Produce Impact Hub, known as FRESHPPACT, will collaborate with retailers, manufacturers and agribusinesses operating within food supply chains rooted in developing or emerging economies to identify shared high-priority social and environmental challenges, and work with research partners to accelerate the adoption of the most promising solutions through a process of rapid evaluation, testing and adoption.   FRESHPPACT is being implemented by Blue Skies and supported by Waitrose, which has been awarded a UKAid grant to develop the operating model and launch three challenge funds to find solutions to problem plastics found in agricultural mulch, workwear and packaging. Solutions may include new technology and business models that mitigate plastic pollution through material substitution, accelerated biodegradation and improved manufacturing and remanufacturing processes. The UKAid grant has been made via the Sustainable Manufacturing and Pollution Programme (SMEP). The SMEP programme is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and is implemented in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The grant has been awarded for an initial period until April 2022.  FRESHPPACT is inviting expressions of interest from organisations who would like to be involved in launching the challenge funds and/or identifying solutions. Expressions of Interest may come from, but is not limited to retailers, fresh produce companies, research organisations (including universities) and solutions providers.

After the Muslim terror attack on a synagogue in Texas, Sniffy Joe the meat puppet went to the microphones and said he doesn't know why the Muslim terrorist used anti-semetic and anti-Israel language. I guess we'll just never know.  We have a Duracoat Finish segment for you again, but this week it is not a firearm, but something that pairs well with a firearm. During our Brownells Bullet Point, Professor Paul will consider some suggested reading before you go out and spend money on more stuff.  For our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we discuss being dangerous on demand, even inside your house of worship. We will remind you of the Legion of Michael Church Security program that is available to all.   Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember…You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE [0:02:25] New video partner: SCCY Firearms Cold Weather Concealed Carry video www.full30.com [0:08:55] Bob Saget Update: Did we call it or what? www.tmz.com Dr. Peter McCullough on Joe Rogan open.spotify.com/episode/0aZ Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan open.spotify.com/episode/3SC [0:20:39] Duracoat Finished Firearms - Duracoat University TOPIC: AOR1 helmet from HHV turned White with Duracoat Mission Specific Get Yours: www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com [0:28:15] Zach “The Shipping Ogre” put out a book. Please consider checking it out! Inferni Ensium: Conception https://amzn.to/3IlUFgd [0:32:40] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com TOPIC: How do I know what stuff to buy? READ/STUDY https://amzn.to/3rlcJ30  Pipe Hitters Guide to CIDC Huge thanks to our Partners: SDS Imports | Brownells | CrossBreed | Duracoat | Hi-Point Firearms [0:46:27] The concept of the "Echo Chamber" [0:53:56] SOTG Homeroom - CrossBreedHolsters.com TOPIC: Legion of Michael Church Security training. “But, I'm not paranoid.”  www.legionofmichael.com Check out the L.o.M. Book https://amzn.to/3fy0Y3K [1:07:02] UPDATE: Hostages Safe: British Hostage Taker Dead: the Rabbi and the Pakistani www.sofmag.com [1:23:26] WATCH: Joe Biden doesn't understand why the guy making Anti-Semitic Comments took a Synagogue Hostage www.louderwithcrowder.com FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: SDS Imports, Brownells Inc, CrossBreed Holsters, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: Full30, Parler, MeWe.com, TikTok, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From www.sofmag.com: “Around 9 p.m., the HRT — hostage rescue team — breached the synagogue, they rescued the three hostages, the suspect is deceased,” Colleyville Police Chief Michael Miller. Background The hostage taker at first was thought to be Muhammad Siddiqui be the brother of Aafia Siddiqui, a Palestinian in prison for life according to Israel Times. However, updates state that the brother was uninvolved, according to the prisoner and the Siddiqui family UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said: “We are aware of the death of a British man in #Texas and are in contact with the local authorities,” the Guardian reported. (Click Here for Full Article)   From Amazon.com: Building upon the widespread popularity of the original Pipe Hitters Guide, this book will take the lessons from the original text and build upon them. The Citizens Irregular Defense Corps is a modern incarnation of many successful programs used throughout history for the defense of a community during times of crisis or prolonged emergency. (Click Here for the Book)   From www.tmz.com: Bob Saget wouldn't be the first one in his immediate family to die from a heart attack ... it's what killed 3 of his uncles. In Bob's book, "Dirty Daddy: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian," he references that 3 of his uncles died from a heart attack between the ages of 37 and 41. When Bob was 8, his Uncle Ozzie died at 40 from a heart attack while chasing some kids down the block after they stole a tire. (Click Here for Full Article)

In this episode, John Tomlinson talks to Mary Brunton about her experience of bringing leadership training into the virtual world as the pandemic took hold and face-to-face training was stopped. In this conversation, Mary and John share their experiences and discuss how imposter syndrome has increased with the new ways of working. Mary L Brunton MA (Hons) CIPD has been working internationally for over 20 years and in more than 30 countries. Mary has extensive professional experience of designing and delivering senior leadership training and executive coaching for teams and individuals. Clients include the UK Civil Service, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), EU institutions, the British Council, the World Bank, OECD, the Commonwealth Institute and Deutsche Bank. For over a decade Mary has been selected as an Executive Coach for the most senior grades in the UK Civil Service and has specialist expertise in promotion, resilience, branding, personal impact and public speaking. Mary is an independent consultant and the Senior Director of the successful Pilot HR Consultancy (established 2006) which delivers training, coaching and facilitation services to organisations in the UK and internationally. To contact Mary, email: marybrunton@pilothr.co.uk  

Nigeria's youth is creative, vibrant and energetic. Nigeria's youth has tremendous potential and wants to thrive. My guest Greg Anyaegbudike shares how Nigerians strive and struggle to make their voices heard, and to keep governments at all levels accountable. With Greg I discuss how Nigeria's grass-roots political movements and NGOs try to build pressure on political institutions and how the local government level could be key for a more inclusive development. Greg is convinced that there is great hope in Nigeria, yet it is crucial that political movements are successful in pushing for more transparency and the necessary electoral reforms. Greg Anyaegbudike is a Citizen Engagement Consultant at the World Bank, and was previously an Advisor and Team Leader at the Partnership to Engage, Reform & Learn for Engaged Citizens (PERL) funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK government. Prior to that he was a State Team Leader of the State Accountability and Voice Initiative in Anambra State. Greg holds a Master's in Information Science of the University of Nigeria in Nsukka. Find the show notes with links to all material discussed here: https://rulesofthegame.blog/nigerias-voice/ Follow Greg Anyaegbudike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregAnyegbudike and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-anyaegbudike-956aab29/ Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Greg Anyaegbudike.

In this episode of the Power for All podcast, Anand Pathanjali speaks to Mike Bess and Ankit Agarwal from BESA 2 project on behalf of NIRAS LTS. NIRAS-LTS partnered with Aston University, E4tech and AIGUASOL for a two-year research project entitled ‘Bioenergy for Sustainable Local Energy Services and Energy Access in Africa - Phase 2' (BSEAA2), part of the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) program, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The TEA program aimed to create innovative solutions for scaling up technologies and business models to support energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Today, I'm talking with Paul Needham and Ricky Buch from Positive Capital Partners. EnAccess is one of the funders of a project they are working on, together with South Pole, called the D-REC Initiative. The D-REC, or Distributed Renewable Energy Certificate is being created to solve a problem that will have a direct benefit for Energy Access project developers and for corporates who want the biggest return on their investment in renewable energy in terms of climate impact. In a place like California, a homeowner who installs solar panels on their house can actually sell the renewable energy that those panels create, creating a way to make money. There is no equivalent to this for DRE developers working in off grid locations, which basically means the energy access industry hasn't yet been able to tap into the already-existing demand for renewable energy attributes. And on the other side, corporates haven't had the chance to make the kind of climate impact that they could be making, if they were to have a certifiable way of investing into distributed renewable energy.  This is where we need the D-REC:  an open source, internationally accepted market instrument which can validate, and put a real monetary value on the environmental benefit provided by DRE systems. In this conversation, Paul and Ricky talk about how they got this Initiative off the ground and why Open Source is so important for its' success. Links: enaccess.org/drecsd-recs.energyD-RECs on GitHubEnergy Web Foundation OriginEnAccess blog postEnAccess was the first to step in with funding for this project from, and we are really happy to currently be joined by the Shell Foundation, Good Energies Foundation, Signify Foundation, GIZ-DeveloPPP, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), UNDP, the IFC, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). 

Com o intuito de contribuir para a mudança de cultura de proteção de dados e abrir um canal direto de comunicação com a população atendida pelo Tribunal de Justiça de Santa Catarina (TJSC), em iniciativa pioneira no Judiciário nacional, e também no Reino Unido, o TJSC lança o app LGPDJus. A solução foi desenvolvida pelo ITS, por meio de um acordo de cooperação técnica firmado junto ao Poder Judiciário de Santa Catarina (PJSC), e também contou com a parceria do Laboratório de Inovação e Inteligência da Associação dos Magistrados Brasileiros (AMBLab) e apoio do Ministério de Relações Exteriores e Desenvolvimento do Reino Unido (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office – FCDO)” sob o Programa de Acesso Digital. Fabro Steibel, diretor-executivo do ITS, moderou o debate que conta com a participação de Luiz Felipe Siegert Schuch, vice-diretor-executivo da Academia Judicial do TJSC, Denise de Souza Luiz Francoski, desembargadora do TJSC e líder do projeto de lançamento do app, Ângelo Bianco Vettorazzi, diretor do Laboratório de Inovação e Inteligência da Associação dos Magistrados Brasileiros (AMB Lab), e Georgina Ayre, conselheira de Comércio e Economia da Embaixada Britânica no Brasil.

The second episode of the RISE Podcast features Dr Rachel Glennerster, Chief Economist at the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in conversation with Laura Savage (Deputy Head of Education Research at the UK's FCDO). During the episode, they discuss Rachel's reflections on how good interventions can work in poor performing education systems, why we need to go beyond evidence of what works to think about cost effectiveness, and how to build incentives to tackle systems issues at scale.  Links: Cost-Effective Approaches to Improve Global Learning : What Does Recent Evidence Tell Us Are “Smart Buys” for Improving Learning in Low and Middle Income Countries?: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/719211603835247448/pdf/Cost-Effective-Approaches-to-Improve-Global-Learning-What-Does-Recent-Evidence-Tell-Us-Are-Smart-Buys-for-Improving-Learning-in-Low-and-Middle-Income-Countries.pdf (https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/719211603835247448/pdf/Cost-Effective-Approaches-to-Improve-Global-Learning-What-Does-Recent-Evidence-Tell-Us-Are-Smart-Buys-for-Improving-Learning-in-Low-and-Middle-Income-Countries.pdf) The Global Education Advisory Panel: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/teachingandlearning/brief/global-education-evidence-advisory-panel (https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/teachingandlearning/brief/global-education-evidence-advisory-panel) DFID's Education Policy “Get Children Learning”: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/685536/DFID-Education-Policy-2018a.pdf (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/685536/DFID-Education-Policy-2018a.pdf) FCDO's 2021 Girls' Education Action Plan: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/986027/FCDO-Girls-Education-Action-Plan.pdf (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/986027/FCDO-Girls-Education-Action-Plan.pdf) Rukmini Banerji: https://riseprogramme.org/people/rukmini-banerji (https://riseprogramme.org/people/rukmini-banerji) and Pratham: https://www.pratham.org/ (https://www.pratham.org) Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa: https://www.teachingattherightlevel.org/ (https://www.teachingattherightlevel.org) Guest biography  Dr Rachel Glennerster is the Chief Economist at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and a member of the FCDO Executive Committee. Prior to her appointment at the FCDO, she was the Chief Economist at the Department for International Development (DFID). From 2004 to 2017 she was Executive Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Economics Department research centre that seeks to reduce poverty by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence. Dr Glennerster's work has spanned reform of the international financial system, debt, promoting innovation, education, health, financial regulation, and women's empowerment in Russia, Africa and South East Asia. In addition to FCDO, DFID and MIT, Dr Glennerster has held positions at the International Monetary Fund, Her Majesty's Treasury and the Harvard Institute for International Development. More information at: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/rachel-glennerster (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/rachel-glennerster). More on Rachel's research: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Vq3KWOsAAAAJ&hl (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Vq3KWOsAAAAJ&hl) Attribution RISE is funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Programme is implemented...

As we build a sustainable infrastructure, how can it be scaled up to be commercially viable? Hear from our panelists as they give you their quick takeaways from our 'Scaling Up Investments in Southeast Asia's Sustainable Infrastructure' webinar. Thank you to our expert panel: Mark Florance, Co-Chair Britcham Energy and Utilities Committee and Investment Committee, at Climate Investor One Fund, Climate Investor Two Fund, William Hudson, Head of South East Asia at The Carbon Trust, Kow Juan Tiang, Deputy Executive Director of Infrastructure Asia, Wu Lawrence, Co-Founder of Sunseap Group, Ted Low, Chief Operating Officer at Clifford Capital, Tom Moody, Regional Director SE Asia, Climate and Energy of UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Nitin Prasad, Chairman at Shell Companies in India and Tim Rockell, Managing Director and Founder, Energy Strat Asia.

‘Under-the-radar' innovations are happening across sub-Saharan Africa, but different barriers are blocking the region from leapfrogging the innovation gap in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. We convene experts from across sectors to explore examples of technological and economic innovation in the continent, investigate what is needed to ‘fill the innovation gap', and what role innovation can play in helping countries economically recover from crises, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. This webinar is supported by the Development and Economic Growth Research Programme (DEGRP), funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

The Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) urges UK nationals to apply for their new electronic residence M card as soon as possible

Welcome to episode 2 of "How did I get here? Discover Economics" In this episode, we have Dr Rachel Glennerster. Rachel is the Chief Economist at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Before that, she was the Chief Economist at the Department for International Development (DFID). From 2004 to 2017 she was Executive Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), an MIT Economics Department research centre that seeks to reduce poverty by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence.In the episode we mention the FCDO Next Generation Economics competition. Make sure you check it out: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fcdo-next-generation-economics-competitionWrite about the biggest economic challenges facing your generation between 15 February and 21 May 2021 to enter our Next Generation Economics Competition. You could win £250.Welcome to Next Generation Economics, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) competition for anyone currently studying in years 10 to 13 (in England and Wales, or equivalent in Scotland and Northern Ireland) who is interested in economics. You do not need to have studied economics to take part. Next Generation Economics is your chance to write about the biggest economic challenges facing your generation in 2021.____________________________________________________________What are you going to be when you grow up? A doctor, an astronaut, an engineer, a footballer?Very few people have ever dreamt that one day they would be an economist. It's a profession on few young people's radars, is barely understood and, let's face it, has an image problem.Most people picture economists, if they think about them at all, as “men in suits who are crunching numbers, talking about interest rates and making money”.This series of podcasts aim to challenge – and change – your image of economists. A series of conversations with economists who are working in a variety of different organisations, the podcasts will explore their personal journeys. What inspired them to choose to study economics? How did they get to their current position? What are they currently working on and what are some of the things that they love about economics? ​

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been associated with mineral wealth. Indeed, the country is hugely rich in natural resources - and this has played an important incentivising role in the conflicts seen over the last three decades. But this is by no means the whole picture. And a one-sided focus on minerals alone can lose sight of other important dimensions. In this episode, we explore the changing nature of the political economy of violence in the DRC. We outline the connections between local and global factors in fuelling the 'mineral wars'. But we also explore the new phenomenon of rebel financing: the role of checkpoints, showing how this also elicits linkages between globalisation and local political economies. We argue checkpoints provide an important window into governance practices in the DRC - and a greater awareness of this aspect, and its nuances, can help generate policy-making that is receptive to local conditions. Featuring, Lys Kulamadayil, a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Amsterdam, Peer Schouten, a Senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies, Godefroid Muzalia Kihangu, professor at the department of History and Social Science at the Higher Education Institute of Bukavu, and Bienvenu Mukungilwa, a research assistant with the CERUKI at the Higher Education Institute of Bukavu. Producers: Luke Cooper, Azaria MorganSound editor: Camilo Tirado Translation and production support: Henry Radice, LSE, Kasper Hoffman, Ghent University Intro music: The Drama by Rafael Krux (used for education purposes under Creative Commons License).   This podcast series has been funded by the UK government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as part of the LSE Conflict Research Programme. The ideas expressed in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the UK Government/FCDO.  

In March 2021, the UK published its Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy, entitled Global Britain in a Competitive Age, which presents a vision for the UK to 2030. In her address to the IIEA, Minister Morton discusses the Review, and examines how the UK will work with its international partners, including Ireland, for a secure, prosperous and resilient future. About the speaker Wendy Morton is the UK Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). She was first appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development on 13 February 2020. She was first elected as Conservative MP for Aldridge-Brownhills in May 2015.Minister Morton was Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Justice from 26 July 2019 to 13 February 2020 and Assistant Government Whip from 9 January 2018 to 26 July 2019.

Fergus Dowling and Solène Bryson discuss how the pandemic has impacted the global clothing and textiles industry, and supply chain management of modern slavery.  This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2021. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. https://business.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/download/221/podcast_ep_21_-_fdowling_and_sbryson (A transcript of this episode is available.) About the speakers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergusdowling/ (Fergus Dowling) is a Research Assistant on the project “Impact of Covid-19 on management to eradicate modern slavery from global supply chains: A case study of Indian fashion supply chains”. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol%C3%A8ne-bryson-9ba48267/?originalSubdomain=uk (Solène Bryson) is the Social Development Lead for Private Sector Department at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This research project – Impact of Covid-19 on management to eradicate modern slavery from global supply chains: A case study of Indian fashion supply chains – is supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and is a collaboration between the School of Design at the University of Leeds and Leeds University Business School.  Visit the project webpage to find out more. https://business.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/dir-record/research-projects/1799/impact-of-covid-19-on-management-to-eradicate-modern-slavery-from-global-supply-chains-a-case-study-of-indian-fashion-supply-chains (Impact of Covid-19 on management to eradicate modern slavery from global supply chains: A case study of Indian fashion supply chains)

3:31 - Motion 1: Last June 2020 PM Boris Johnson announced the merger of the Department for International Development (DfID) into the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) forming a new department called Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). signaling the new direction that foreign policy will integrate development and diplomacy. THBT that the UKs decision to form the FCDO will do more harm than good for the developing world. 11:26 - Motion 2: Joe Biden recently won the US Elections in November 2020, despite this the incumbent Administration of Donald Trump isn't willing to accept the decision and has been threatening a resistance to transition. Trump is also widely believe to be concerned about future prosecution against him after he steps down as president. THBT the incoming Joe Biden - Kamala Harris administration should offer Donald Trump and his allies amnesty from future prosecution in exchange for a peaceful transition of power. 24:01 - Motion 3: Regional Peacekeeping Forces are military units organized by regional organizations to respond to a specific conflict in their neighboring regions. examples are ECOMOG a West African peacekeeping force from The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). NATO, African Union, etc. TH supports the shift from the use of United Nations peacekeeping forces in favor of regional peacekeeping forces.

In this first episode of ‘The African climate breakdown' brought to you by FCFA we explore what climate science is and how Africa's climate is changing, how that affects communities, and what can be done to create a climate-resilient future. Podcast host Dr Suzanne Carter and co-host Dr Rondro Barimalala unpack what climate science involves and have an insightful panel discussion with climate scientists, Dr Caroline Wainwright and Dr Conni Klein. You can also look forward to hearing from climate scientist Dr Owiti Zablone who provides an overview of the ground-breaking climate research from FCFA. The links you need to know about: https://futureclimateafrica.org/ Future Climate for Africa is funded by the UK Government's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC). Future Climate for Africa

In this episode, Executive Director DAVID KELLY sits down with TOM MOODY, Regional Director Southeast Asia, Climate and Energy for the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as they discuss COP26, what it means, what a successful COP26 outcome could be for the UK and more on Sustainability as one of many core pillars of the SG-UK Partnership.

Are you interested in understanding how Africa's climate is changing, what the impacts will be on the continent, and how Africa can better adapt and prepare for climate change? In this podcast series, we will delve into these details through sharing ground-breaking research from the Future Climate for Africa programme. Future Climate for Africa is funded by the UK Government's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC). Future Climate for Africa

This is an audio recording of an IfG Live Event. The merger of DfID and the FCO into the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is one of the biggest shake-ups in UK foreign policy in decades. How will it affect future foreign and development policy, particularly in the world of Coronavirus? What are its implications for the aid budget? And how can the new organisation preserve the strengths of both its predecessor departments? Tim Durrant, Associate Director at the Institute for Government, welcomes:Sarah Champion MP, Chair of the International Development Select CommitteeJames Cowan, CEO of the HALO TrustLord Kerr, former Permanent Under Secretary of State of FCO and British Ambassador to the US See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.