Podcasts about economic diversification

In this episode, Wesley Benally interviews James Siva, Vice Chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, discussing the dual perspectives of tribal leadership and gaming advocacy. They explore the future of gaming in California, the importance of balancing community values with economic decisions, and the need for economic diversification among tribal nations. Siva emphasizes the significance of engaging younger generations in the gaming industry and the power of inter-tribal collaboration. He also shares valuable advice for future tribal leaders, encouraging them to ask questions and embrace their unique perspectives.Chapters·        00:00 - Introduction to Tribal Leadership and Gaming Advocacy·        03:09 - The Future of Gaming in California·        05:54 - Balancing Community Values and Economic Decisions·        09:09 - Economic Diversification for Tribal Nations·        11:55 - Engaging the Younger Generations in Gaming·        14:55 - Inter-Tribal Collaboration and National Impact·        20:58 - Advice for Future Tribal LeadersREDW Advisors and CPAs is proud to bring you the Insight in Indian Country Podcast, covering important advisory, accounting, and finance topics that impact Tribal Nations and business affairs. Thanks for listening!

Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back? Tackling Economic Challenges in the Age of AI with Benjamin Bergen In this episode of our series 'Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back?', host Jim Love sits down with Benjamin Bergen, the President of the Council of Canadian Innovators, to explore how Canada can transform its economy to prosper in the 21st century amidst AI advancements and global economic pressures. The conversation dives deep into the role of innovation, the need for structural changes in Canadian industrial policy, and how domestic companies can lead the way. Bergen shares insights on the Council's mission, the importance of owning high-value goods and services, and the crucial steps needed for Canada to diversify its economy. They also discuss the impact of political alignment, government procurement, and the necessity of community and political engagement in fostering economic prosperity. Whether you're a technology enthusiast or interested in the future of Canada's economy, this episode offers a wealth of information and actionable insights. Tune in, get informed, and join the conversation! 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:10 Canada's Economic Challenges 00:47 Project Synapse and Tech Newsday 01:38 Interview with Benjamin Bergen 02:30 The Council of Canadian Innovators 05:15 Economic Diversification and Innovation 06:18 Political and Economic Realities 07:09 Strategies for Economic Growth 13:45 The Role of Government and Policy 23:28 Procurement and Innovation Challenges 28:18 Government's Role in Cybersecurity 30:52 Healthcare Innovation and Technology 35:34 Economic Resilience and Technology in Agriculture 39:32 Challenges in Scaling Canadian Tech Firms 49:30 Call to Action for Canadian Innovators

Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! Vladimir Pacheco is currently an Associate Professor in Governance and coordinator of the International Studies programme at the Department of Global Studies in the School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University, Denmark. His current research interests include analyzing the governance mechanisms, economic policy prescriptions, and socio-economic impacts of resource extraction in Latin America and beyond. Before this position, Vladimir held senior roles in Australia with the Foundation for Development Cooperation, the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, and consulting firm WorleyParsons. Vladimir is also the Program Coordinator of Project Empire, a long-term partnership between Agile Management Office and Aarhus University bringing the academic and the corporate world together for an enriching and inspiring educational experience. In this episode we cover: His current research into resource-dependent countries and economic diversification He shares his journey of living with COVID0-19 after his diagnosis earlier this year on his return from EuropeUnderstanding and learn more about international governance Our partnership and the outcomes of the recent academic/corporate program and;Why he tried to ride his bicycle from Queensland, Australia to India amongst earlier childhood lessons from escaping the civil war and learning to speak English in America. And much more...You can read some of Vladimir's interests here:https://www.gapminder.org/https://resourcegovernance.org/analysis-tools/publications/diversification-resource-dependent-countrieshttps://www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/briefings/towards-responsible-renewable-energy/To connect with Vladimir: https://pure.au.dk/portal/da/persons/vlSupport the showThank you for listening to Agile Ideas! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit from our discussions. Remember to rate us on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on social media for updates and more insightful content.Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and rate us. Let's spread the #AgileIdeas together! We'd like to hear any feedback. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Don't miss out on exclusive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. Subscribe to our newsletter now at www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe. You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'. Follow me, your host, on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ For all things Agile Ideas and to stay connected, visit our website below. It's your one-stop destination for all our episodes, blogs, and more. We hope you found today's episode enlightening. Until next time, keep innovating and exploring new Agile Ideas!Learn more about podcast host Fatimah Abbouchi...

Become a Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Get our free Weekly Rundown newsletter and be the first to hear about breaking news and offers:https://nomadcapitalist.com/email Join us for the next Nomad Capitalist Live event: https://nomadcapitalist.com/live/ In this episode, we discuss the concept of being a "Nomad Capitalist," which doesn't necessarily require constant travel but can involve choosing one country to live in. Mr Henderson addresses concerns about the long-term viability of choosing a single location, especially if that country follows a similar negative trajectory to the one left behind. Nomad Capitalist helps clients "go where you're treated best." We are the world's most sought-after firm for offshore tax planning, dual citizenship, international diversification, and asset protection. We use legal and ethical strategies and work exclusively with seven- and eight-figure entrepreneurs and investors. We create and execute holistic, multi-jurisdictional Plans that help clients keep more of their wealth, increase their personal freedom, and protect their families and wealth against threats in their home country. No other firm offers clients access to more potential options to relocate to, bank in, or become a citizen of. Because we do not focus only on one or a handful of countries, we can offer unbiased advice where others can't. Become Our Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Our Website: http://www.nomadcapitalist.com/ About Our Company: https://nomadcapitalist.com/about/ Buy Mr. Henderson's Book: https://nomadcapitalist.com/book/ DISCLAIMER: The information in this video should not be considered tax, financial, investment, or any kind of professional advice. Only a professional diagnosis of your specific situation can determine which strategies are appropriate for your needs. Nomad Capitalist can and does not provide advice unless/until engaged by you.

In this episode of "Picking Up Where We Left Off," Michael Carroll, Executive Director of the Hollings Center for International Dialogue, dives into the economic diversification efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The GCC, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, has long been synonymous with vast oil wealth. However, with the global energy landscape shifting, these nations are increasingly focused on reducing their reliance on oil and diversifying their economies. The episode features insights from Camille Lons, Deputy Director at the Paris Office of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Samer Kherfi, Associate Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah. The discussion explores the strategic motivations behind the GCC's diversification plans, the challenges they face, and the sectors targeted for growth, such as innovation, technology, and the knowledge-based economy. Key points include the ongoing competition between GCC states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as they strive to attract similar economic sectors and investments. Despite significant progress, the episode highlights the long road ahead in achieving these ambitious goals, emphasizing the need for structural changes and cultural shifts within these nations. The episode concludes on a note of cautious optimism, recognizing the substantial changes already underway while acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead.

The 966 and host, Richard Wilson welcome to Episode #134 Laura Morgan, Market Intelligence Lead, MEA, JLL to discuss Saudi Arabia's Booming Construction Sector.  Ms. Morgan expands on JLL's Q1 2024 KSA Construction Market Intelligence Report which noted that with $1.5 trillion in the Saudi pipeline of unawarded construction projects, Saudi Arabia accounts for almost 40% of the total MENA pipeline value.  Within that pipeline the construction sector represents $950 billion (62% of the total $1.5 trillion), while transportation, infrastructure, and other utilities account for $582 billion (38%).  According to MEED Projects, the thriving KSA construction sector reported the highest value of awarded projects in 2023, reaching USD97 billion compared to USD60 billion in 2022. Aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 economic diversification and investment goals, this value represents only 6% of the potential pipeline, highlighting substantial opportunities within the sector.Join us for another timely and informative episode of The 966.SummaryLaura Morgan, Market Intelligence Lead Middle East, and Africa for JLL, discusses JLL's latest KSA Construction Market Intelligence Report and the construction market in Saudi Arabia. The report highlights the potential for GDP growth in Saudi Arabia, driven by Vision 2030 giga projects and infrastructure developments. The report also examines the construction pipeline, awarded and unawarded projects, and the challenges faced by the sector. Laura emphasizes the importance of data and transparency in understanding market trends and risks. She also discusses the progress of economic diversification in Saudi Arabia and the impact of rationalization efforts on the contracting sector.Keywords JLL, KSA Construction Market Intelligence Report, Saudi Arabia, construction market, Vision 2030, infrastructure developments, GDP growth, construction pipeline, awarded projects, unawarded projects, challenges, data, transparency, economic diversification, rationalization, contracting sector.TakeawaysSaudi Arabia's construction market is experiencing significant growth, driven by Vision 2030 projects and infrastructure developments.The construction pipeline in Saudi Arabia is substantial, with a value of around $1.5 trillion, and there is still a large portion of projects in the design and pre-qualification phases.Data and transparency are crucial in understanding market trends and risks in the construction sector.The efforts to build up local contracting capability in Saudi Arabia are progressing, but there is still a need for skilled labor, particularly in the MEP sector.Despite challenges such as inflation and geopolitical tensions, Saudi Arabia remains committed to its Vision 2030 goals and the construction projects associated with it.TitlesData and Transparency: Understanding Market Trends and RisksThe Construction Pipeline: A Look at the Projects in Saudi ArabiaSound Bites"Saudi Arabia's progress on numerous Vision 2030 giga projects and infrastructure developments has cemented the kingdom's position as a leader in construction activity regionally and globally.""Around 5% of the pipeline projects in Saudi Arabia are under a main contract, while the remaining 94-95% are in the design and pre-qualification phases.""Despite challenges such as inflation and geopolitical tensions, Saudi Arabia remains committed to what they've announced and what they've said they want to achieve by 2030."Chapters00:00    Introduction and Overview of JLL and the Construction Market in Saudi Arabia03:11    Vision 2030 and Infrastructure Developments Driving Growth08:11    The Construction Pipeline: Overview and Status of Projects13:12    Data and Transparency: Understanding Market Trends and Risks15:57    Building Local Capability: Challenges and Progress in the Contracting Sector23:14    Commitment to Vision 2030: Overcoming Challenges in Saudi Arabia's Construction Market 

In 1994, you couldn't convince Mike to ever invest in the economy of Saudi Arabia and their plans for a new development. 30 years later, oil is not the only way that Saudi Arabia is making money anymore. The guys are back with another solo episode to talk through the news getting all their attention this week. Saudi tourism, India's democratic process, big banks and traditional institutions are getting into crypto. There's no shortage of range with the Wolfpack. We want to know in the comments: Does Mel post too many workout videos? No guest today, but no shortage of ounces of gold on this episode. Shoutout our folks at JM Bullion: https://jmbullion.com/businessuntitled Neither the information, nor any opinion contained in this podcast, constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities or other financial instruments or to participate in any advisory services or trading strategy. Nothing contained in this document constitutes investment, legal or tax advice or is an endorsement of any of the investments/companies mentioned herein.

In this episode of 'Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the intricate dynamics of Mexican drug cartels and their impact on both Mexico's political and economic landscape. The discussion delves deep into how drug revenues sustain elites, non-state actors, and insurgencies worldwide — with notable examples from the Taliban to Chechen rebels. They also discuss the potential threats posed by Mexico's porous border to U.S. national security, the global demand for drugs, the implications of drug legalization in first world countries, and the potential geopolitical shifts involving China and the U.S. --- SPONSOR: BEEHIIV Head to Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox.

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with ConstructConnect chief economist Alex Carrick and senior economist Michael Guckes about how general contractors and others in the construction industry can diversify their work portfolios in terms of geography, new vs. renovation projects, strategic work in verticals and the comparison between public and private sector work. Alex pointed to demographic changes in both Canada and the United States as driving construction including Atlantic Canada's dramatic growth and the southern United States seeing an unprecedented rise in population due to migration from bigger cities. Michael also pointed to increased financial activity in the renovation space and pointed out much of that might be due to fiscal conditions outside the projects themselves. Both Michael and Alex also highlighted the opportunities for diversification in both the public and private sectors and why it's important to keep a foot in both worlds if possible.   You can listen to our recent interview with Dream Unlimited executive vice-president Tsering Yangki  is available here and our episodes are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services

Armenia's Economic Diversification | Corruption | Bank SecrecyConversations on GroongTopics:  - Economic Diversification  - Systemic Corruption  - Bank Secrecy ScrappedGroong Links:* https://linktr.ee/groong* https://podcasts.groong.org/donateGuest:  - Tatul ManaseryanHosts:  - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan  - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 319 | Recorded: March 19, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

House Committee on Natural Resources Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Justin Ahasteen Executive Director Navajo Nation Washington Office Washington, DC https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf Ms. Sherry Rupert CEO American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Albuquerque, New Mexico https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf Mr. Lance Morgan President and CEO Ho-Chunk, Inc. Winnebago, Nebraska https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf Mr. Raymond Bacon Executive Director Yurok Economic Development Corporation Klamath, California [Minority witness] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536 Hearing Notice: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf Hearing Memo: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

House Committee on Natural Resources Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Justin Ahasteen Executive Director Navajo Nation Washington Office Washington, DC https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf Ms. Sherry Rupert CEO American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Albuquerque, New Mexico https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf Mr. Lance Morgan President and CEO Ho-Chunk, Inc. Winnebago, Nebraska https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf Mr. Raymond Bacon Executive Director Yurok Economic Development Corporation Klamath, California [Minority witness] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536 Hearing Notice: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf Hearing Memo: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

House Committee on Natural Resources Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Justin Ahasteen Executive Director Navajo Nation Washington Office Washington, DC https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf Ms. Sherry Rupert CEO American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Albuquerque, New Mexico https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf Mr. Lance Morgan President and CEO Ho-Chunk, Inc. Winnebago, Nebraska https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf Mr. Raymond Bacon Executive Director Yurok Economic Development Corporation Klamath, California [Minority witness] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536 Hearing Notice: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf Hearing Memo: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

House Committee on Natural Resources Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Justin Ahasteen Executive Director Navajo Nation Washington Office Washington, DC https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf Ms. Sherry Rupert CEO American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Albuquerque, New Mexico https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf Mr. Lance Morgan President and CEO Ho-Chunk, Inc. Winnebago, Nebraska https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf Mr. Raymond Bacon Executive Director Yurok Economic Development Corporation Klamath, California [Minority witness] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536 Hearing Notice: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf Hearing Memo: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

House Committee on Natural Resources Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Justin Ahasteen Executive Director Navajo Nation Washington Office Washington, DC https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf Ms. Sherry Rupert CEO American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Albuquerque, New Mexico https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf Mr. Lance Morgan President and CEO Ho-Chunk, Inc. Winnebago, Nebraska https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf Mr. Raymond Bacon Executive Director Yurok Economic Development Corporation Klamath, California [Minority witness] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536 Hearing Notice: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf Hearing Memo: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

House Committee on Natural Resources Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Justin Ahasteen Executive Director Navajo Nation Washington Office Washington, DC https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf Ms. Sherry Rupert CEO American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Albuquerque, New Mexico https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf Mr. Lance Morgan President and CEO Ho-Chunk, Inc. Winnebago, Nebraska https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf Mr. Raymond Bacon Executive Director Yurok Economic Development Corporation Klamath, California [Minority witness] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536 Hearing Notice: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf Hearing Memo: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

In this episode, titled "10 Years On: China's Belt & Road Initiative and its Future in the Middle East," our host Jonathan Fulton delves into the current state of China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its implications for the Middle East. Jonathan will analyze the recently held Belt and Road Forum, the involvement of various countries in the initiative, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Get ready to explore the complexities of China's global infrastructure plan and its impact on the Middle East, as we discuss the geopolitical dynamics, competing interests, and potential alternatives to the BRI.TakeawaysImpact of the Belt & Road InitiativeChina's Strategic Goals and Future PlansCompetition for Leadership in the Global SouthAlternatives and Response to the BRIThe EU's Global Gateway InitiativeChina's Renewed Commitment to the BRIBroader Foreign Policy Strategy of ChinaChina's Economic Relationship with the Middle EastQuotes"The Belt and Road Initiative exemplifies China's ambition to reshape global dynamics, providing growth alternatives to emerging nations against the prevailing US-led order." - Yun Sun"Developing countries will continue to engage with China, but they need to negotiate for better terms and develop resilience against negative effects." - David O. ShullmanFeatured in the EpisodeJonathan FultonNonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Assistant Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabihttps://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414bhttps://twitter.com/jonathandfultonDavid O. ShullmanSenior Director of the Global China Hub at the Atlantic Councilhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-0-shullman-56a85a24/Yun SunSenior Fellow and Co-Director, East Asia Program, Director of the China Program, Stimson Centerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yun-sun-62871729/Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:29 Shaping Foreign Policy: China's BRI and the Global Order07:04 Reviving Commitments: China's Renewed Focus on the BRI11:07 Summit Dynamics: Sparse Western Presence at the Belton Road Summit12:37 Emerging Axis: China's Intensified Focus on the Developing World15:48 Geopolitical Chess: China's Quest for Influence in the Global South19:06 Global Rivalry: China's Strategy for Garnering Developing World Support24:40 Power Balance: India's Role in the Global Competition26:08 Mission Engagement: Challenging China's Diplomacy in Africa, Latin America, and Asia29:56 Resilience and Revolution: Offering Digital Alternatives to the BRI34:19 Economic Endurance: BRI's Stability Amid China's Economic Slowdown36:57 Strategic Partnerships: Gulf Countries' Economic Diversification with China39:56 Outro

A recent Deloitte report cited the Middle East real estate market is projected to expand by up to 111% in the next five years.   In this episode of the Propcast, Louisa was joined by Anas Bataw and Prakash Senghani, Co-Founder and CEO at Navatech Group. They discuss the vast opportunities for innovation and growth through technology in the Middle East, the geographical advantage that has put the MENA region at the forefront of smart technology adoption and urban development, and the huge appetite for digitalisation that the guests have seen in the last few years.   Tune in to hear about examples of some of the technologies being used in the Middle East that are leading the way in revolutionising MENA real estate, as well as some of the challenges that come alongside this diversification. If you are interested in learning more about how construction technology and PropTech is revolutionising MENA real estate, this episode is not one to miss!    Companies Mentioned  Deloitte  Watheeq PropTech Venture  Fifth Wall   NEOM  Red Sea Project  Mace  Amar  MIRA  ROSHN  PwC  Balfour Beatty  WSP  AECOM   JLL  Technology Innovation Institute (TII)  WakeCap  WorkPanda   Procurified  Modular  Aldar      Episode Highlights  The huge appetite for digitalisation in the middle east   Prakash's journey from the corporate world into building his own start-up    Anas' experience in the COP28 committee and the push to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions   The growth areas that Prakash has seen within construction over the past five years and what we should be watching out for in the future    Prakash talks us through some of the stand-out technologies being used in the Middle East   The Middle East's geographical advantage and its wide talent pool  Anas explains how having a clear strategy is so important     Key Takeaways  The pros are that you're involved in large projects and that there's a push towards technologies and innovations, and people really want to challenge the current status of what we have – Anas  I wanted to use artificial intelligence and particularly chatbots to help do things in construction, and one of those things was safety – Prakash     The complexion of the people working in the construction industry is going to change massively – Anas  Changing something is always more difficult than planning for the way that you want it in the first place - Prakash       About Our Host   Louisa Dickins   Louisa is the Co-Founder of LMRE, which has rapidly become the market-leading global built environment recruitment platform and search consultancy, specializing in finding the best strategic talent for the most innovative organisations in PropTech, ConTech, Smart Buildings, ESG, Sustainability and Strategic Consulting with operations across North America, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia-Pacific and MENA.   To promote the industry she is so passionate about, Louisa set up the Global podcast ‘The Propcast' where she hosts and invites guests from the built environment space to join her in conversation about innovation.  

The principles of harm reduction are grounded in respect, dignity and compassion. Learn more about the concept - and its practice - on the latest This Week in Moab, from guest Nara Bopp of Moab Regional Hospital's Recovery Center (15:00). And later, Grand County Economic Development & Tourism Director August Granath joins the program to discuss economic diversification spending and upcoming events (37:00). And, hear from Rachel Wooten of the BLM-Moab Field Office on careers in public lands (1:30). // Music is 'Colorful As Ever' by Broke For Free

In this episode of On the Rocks Podcast, host Emily King sits down with Zainab Usman, the Director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and author of "Economic Diversification in Nigeria: The Politics of Building a Post-Oil Economy". Zainab and Emily dig into the discussion of managing natural resources in different countries and economies, especially those rich in oil and mineral commodities.  One of the key themes discussed in the episode is similarities and differences between countries that are rich in oil and gas versus mined commodities. Examples include: Similar - These are all non-renewable, natural resources, and important to many economic and industrial activities.  Similar - Revenues tend to be quite large, generated by exports, and typically captured by the government. Because of this, there is a strong external dimension, meaning the economies are vulnerable to the volatility to the international pricing of these commodities. Different - The process of extraction is very different. The enclave nature of oil extraction and production can be very dissociated from the rest of the economy, and the jobs created can be very minimal. The mining sector also has an enclave nature, but it tends to be more labor intensive and have more people engaged.  Different - The scale of revenues generated tend to be different, with crude oil the scale of revenues tend to be much larger than the mining sector due to the dynamics of the global market. Zainab also challenges the idea of the "resource curse", due to many countries that have been able to successfully manage their natural resources for economic growth. The key, according to Zainab, is to identify the broader challenges that need to be addressed and get the diagnosis of the problem right. 

We delve into the Legislature's attempt to foist a Secretarial Election upon us. A new department, the Department of Economic Diversification is created to help the HCN

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Apr 26, 2022 Atlantic County's economy has historically been reliant upon travel, tourism and leisure, and thus the pandemic presented great challenges for the county. With Invest:Insights, President of the Atlantic County Economic Alliance Lauren Moore discussed how his organization is approaching diversification of the county's economy.

How true is the slogan, “Jets = Jobs?” Well, jets do create jobs, but so do most development initiatives. What's less understood are the negative economic effects of the Naval installations on Whidbey Island, Washington. Economist Michael Shuman (he/him) joins the podcast to share the true economic impacts of these naval installations, both positive and negative. Listen for a clear breakdown of the costs from the Navy to the local community, how Whidbey Island could greatly benefit from economic diversification, like much of the rest of Washington State has done, and what the Navy can do to benefit the local economy and be a good neighbor.   Resources: Learn more about the Growler jets and how to take action at: www.SoundDefenseAlliance.org   Glossary Terms: Opportunity cost - The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen. Subsidized - To underwrite something financially, providing the support that keeps it going.   Nature sounds recorded in the Olympic National Park (Gordon Hempton, The Sound Tracker, Co-Founder Quiet Parks International) Hosted by Terra Huey and Caitlin Epstein Produced by Caitlin Epstein in partnership with the Sound Defense Alliance

This week's episode, Dr. Zainab Usman joins Mvemba to discuss her new book, "Economic Diversification in Nigeria: The Politics of Building a Post-oil Economy." They re-examine the concept of the resource curse and explore the role of good governance and institutions in wielding natural resources for sustainable and equitable growth.  

Indigenous Pact: Health Care as Economic Diversification

It has become worrisome that Nigeria has continued to neglect cash crops like cocoa, oil palm and groundnuts, which for years constituted the mainstay of the country's economy. It has therefore become incumbent to make more commitment to diversification by reviving the production of these cash crops in order to add value to the fast dwindling economy.

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, believes Nigeria is on the right path to economic diversification focusing on non-oil exports, with the zero-oil plan actively promoted by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The Vice President commended the outgoing NEPC chief for his foresight, and for putting in place a well-structured and detailed plan. He says it is important to note that Nigeria is certainly getting away from the oil and gas era.

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, believes Nigeria is on the right path to economic diversification focusing on non-oil exports, with the zero-oil plan actively promoted by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The Vice President commended the outgoing NEPC chief for his foresight, and for putting in place a well-structured and detailed plan. He says it is important to note that Nigeria is certainly getting away from the oil and gas era.

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, believes Nigeria is on the right path to economic diversification focusing on non-oil exports, with the zero-oil plan actively promoted by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The Vice President commended the outgoing NEPC chief for his foresight, and for putting in place a well-structured and detailed plan. He says it is important to note that Nigeria is certainly getting away from the oil and gas era.

Oil price volatility and accelerated energy transitions away from hydrocarbons to meet climate change mitigation measures have presented existential threats to the economies of hydrocarbon-dependent welfare states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). These state rely on oil and gas not only in their exports to fund welfare distributive measures, but also domestically for highly-subsidized energy and water consumption. In response, each GCC state announced economic development plans presented as avant-garde “Visions”—one tailored to each of the six GCC states— reflecting a future target of transformation away from oil and gas through energy and economic diversification and reform. In a fundamental policy shift, GCC states implemented energy subsidy reform following the 2014 oil price declines, with varying degrees of success. In another fundamental policy shift in October 2020, in preparation for COP26 in Glasgow, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or 2060. Beyond the economic pressures, GCC states also face environmental challenges owing to their highly subsidized energy and water consumption and emissions in an already-constrained environment owing to climate change. This talk summarizes the state of the environment in the Gulf states and examines the role of the environment in the economic and energy diversification plans of their Visions. It argues that the environment has had a limited role in the Visions, despite the state of the environment in the region, offering a striking difference with other regions. The talk concludes with implications on the region's long-term sustainability and success of proposed reforms. MEC Friday Webinar. This is a recording of a live webinar held on 5th November 2021 for the MEC Friday Seminar Michaelmas Term 2021 series on the overall theme of The Environment and The Middle East. Dr Manal Shehabi (Academic Visitor, St. Antony's College, University of Oxford; and Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies) presents “Environment Discounted: Energy and Economic Diversification Plans in the Gulf”. Professor Walter Armbrust (St Antony's College, Oxford) chairs this webinar, and Dr Michael Willis is the Q&A Moderator. The combination of oil price volatility and the accelerated energy transitions away from hydrocarbons to meet climate change mitigation measures have presented existential threats to the economies of hydrocarbon-dependent welfare states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). These state rely on oil and gas not only in their exports to fund welfare distributive measures, but also domestically for highly-subsidized energy and water consumption. In response, each GCC state announced economic development plans presented as avant-garde “Visions”—one tailored to each of the six GCC states— reflecting a future target of transformation away from oil and gas through energy and economic diversification and reform. In a fundamental policy shift, GCC states implemented energy subsidy reform following the 2014 oil price declines, with varying degrees of success. In another fundamental policy shift in October 2020, in preparation for COP26 in Glasgow, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or 2060. Beyond the economic pressures, GCC states also face environmental challenges owing to their highly subsidized energy and water consumption and emissions in an already-constrained environment owing to climate change. This talk summarizes the state of the environment in the Gulf states and examines the role of the environment in the economic and energy diversification plans of their Visions. It argues that the environment has had a limited role in the Visions, despite the state of the environment in the region, offering a striking difference with other regions. The talk concludes with implications on the region's long-term sustainability and success of proposed reforms. Dr Manal Shehabi is an applied economist with expertise in economic, energy, resource sustainability & policy making in resource-dependent economies, focusing on the Middle East and Gulf regions. She publishes in academic journals, books, and policy reports. Using economy-wide modeling and political economy, her research made important contributions to the analysis of economic and energy diversification, economic adjustments, decarbonization and hydrogen, and policy alternatives in Gulf hydrocarbon economies following the energy transition and oil price volatility. Her research also impacted policy making, for example she constructed an economic model for policymaking in Kuwait, led or co-authored various policy reports (such as to the UNFCCC, KISR, the IPCC, and G20's T20 Italy), and conducted capacity building for economic and climate policymakers in Gulf countries and beyond. A polyglot, regularly advises policymakers & firms. Professor Walter Armbrust is a Hourani Fellow and Professor in Modern Middle Eastern Studies. He is a cultural anthropologist, and author of Mass Culture and Modernism in Egypt (1996); Martyrs and Tricksters: An Ethnography of the Egyptian Revolution (2019); and various other works focusing on popular culture, politics and mass media in Egypt. He is editor of Mass Mediations: New Approaches to Popular Culture in the Middle East and Beyond (2000). Dr Michael J. Willis is Director of the Middle East Centre at St Antony's College, University of Oxford and King Mohammed VI Fellow in Moroccan and Mediterranean Studies. His research interests focus on the politics, modern history and international relations of the central Maghreb states (Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco). He is the author of Politics and Power in the Maghreb: Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco from Independence to the Arab Spring (Hurst and Oxford University Press, 2012) and The Islamist Challenge in Algeria: A Political History (Ithaca and New York University Press, 1997) and co-editor of Civil Resistance in the Arab Spring: Triumphs and Disasters (Oxford University Press, 2015). If you would like to join the live audience during this term's webinar series, you can sign up to receive our MEC weekly newsletter or browse the MEC webpages. The newsletter includes registration details for each week's webinar. Please contact mec@sant.ox.ac.uk to register for the newsletter or follow us on Twitter @OxfordMEC. Accessibility features of this video playlist are available through the University of Oxford Middle East Centre podcast series: http://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/middle-east-centre

This week, Gaylor Montmasson-Clair with Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) and Srestha Banerjee with iForest join Sandeep Pai (CSIS) to explore the opportunities and challenges for coal dependent regions in India and South Africa to create just and sustainable pathways to diversify their economies. For more, read Understanding Just Transitions in Coal Dependent Communities: Case Studies from Mpumalanga, South Africa, and Jharkhand, India  

Guest: Dale Nally - MLA (UCP) - Morinville-St. Albert & Associate Minister of Natural Gas & Electricity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is considerable academic literature on the resource curse thesis which aims to explain why resource-rich countries have not benefited from their oil and mineral resources. And this resource curse thesis within economics, political science, and sociology has numerous economic, political, social, and environmental dimensions.But in her work, our guest has often highlighted the inadequacies of the “resource curse” thesis particularly in explaining dissatisfaction with the pace of economic development in her own country – Nigeria.Zainab Usman is a senior fellow and Director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She has previously worked as a Public Sector Specialist at the World Bank and is co-author of the book, The Future of Work in Africa: Harnessing the Potential of Digital Technologies for All. She also contributed to World Bank’s flagship report  –  Rethinking Power Sector Reforms in Developing Countries. Her forthcoming book, Economic Diversification in Nigeria: The Politics of Building a Post-Oil Economy, is set to be published later this year.Zainab Usman on TwitterDan Banik and In Pursuit of Development on Twitter

Vladimir Pacheco is currently an Associate Professor in Governance and coordinator of the International Studies programme at the Department of Global Studies in the School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University, Denmark. His current research interests include analyzing the governance mechanisms, economic policy prescriptions, and socio-economic impacts of resource extraction in Latin America and beyond. Before this position, Vladimir held senior roles in Australia with the Foundation for Development Cooperation, the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, and consulting firm WorleyParsons. Vladimir is also the Program Coordinator of Project Empire, a long-term partnership between Agile Management Office and Aarhus University bringing the academic and the corporate world together for an enriching and inspiring educational experience. In this episode, Vladimir and I explore:His current research into resource-dependent countries and economic diversification He shares his journey of living with COVID0-19 after his diagnosis earlier this year on his return from EuropeUnderstanding and learn more about international governance Our partnership and the outcomes of the recent academic/corporate program and;Why he tried to ride his bicycle from Queensland, Australia to India amongst earlier childhood lessons from escaping the civil war and learning to speak English in America. You can read some of Vladimir's interests here:https://www.gapminder.org/https://resourcegovernance.org/analysis-tools/publications/diversification-resource-dependent-countrieshttps://www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/briefings/towards-responsible-renewable-energy/You can contact Vladimir here: https://pure.au.dk/portal/da/persons/vladimir-douglas-pacheco-cueva%28e00b04a0-3c19-4e44-a23d-6218efc2eabb%29.htmlOr check out his LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-pacheco-68724544 This podcast is sponsored by Agile Management Office (www.agilemanagementoffice.com) providing high impact delivery execution in an agile era for scaling businesses and educating through our Agile Ideas series www.agilemanagementoffice.com/resources  Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any feedback. Iwww.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to receive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe  You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'.Follow me on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ Thank you for listening, PLEASE share or rate this if you enjoyed it. #AgileIdeas

The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton's tech community. This week: Western Economic Diversification Canada has announced $27 million for 23 innovation projects across the Edmonton region, EEDC says funding TEC Edmonton is a priority and it will find the money, Alberta Enterprise Corporation invests in a new industrial IoT venture capital fund, columnist Graham Hicks calls for government assistance that gives money directly to entrepreneurs rather than to service providers.

Welcome to the Global Speaker Series. a podcast partnership between the Wyoming Humanities and the Jackson Hole Center for Global Affairs (www.jhcga.org). Lars Hallstrom is a political scientist by training, with a long-standing combination of teaching and research interests in comparative politics, environmental policy, environmental health, public health and natural resource management. He is the first Director of the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities, University of Alberta (ACSRC) since 2009. They have conducted over 40 projects related to rural sustainability in Alberta and Canada (based largely in 3 priority areas: environmental sustainability (water), social sustainability (aging and youth), and institutional sustainability (rural/municipal planning, policy and governance). They have also partnered with researchers, research networks and rural development organizations (such as the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation) around the world. In addition to rurally-focused work, he continues to work with different teams of researchers in Canada, the USA and the EU on environmental policy and planning issues such as water and watershed management, municipal planning and governance, regionalization, innovation and most recently the possibility of a new/alternative pedagogy for sustainability. 

Harry Kreisler welcomes former Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm for a discussion of lessons learned from her political career. She recalls her formative experiences, analyzes the essential qualities of leadership, and recounts the cascade of crises she confronted as a governor because of the failure of Michigan to recognize and adapt to challenges posed by international economic competitiveness and technological innovation. Leading at a time of structural manufacturing decline, she had to navigate transition to a new economy. Granholm concludes with an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the two parties in meeting these challenges. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34345]

Harry Kreisler welcomes former Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm for a discussion of lessons learned from her political career. She recalls her formative experiences, analyzes the essential qualities of leadership, and recounts the cascade of crises she confronted as a governor because of the failure of Michigan to recognize and adapt to challenges posed by international economic competitiveness and technological innovation. Leading at a time of structural manufacturing decline, she had to navigate transition to a new economy. Granholm concludes with an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the two parties in meeting these challenges. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34345]

Harry Kreisler welcomes former Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm for a discussion of lessons learned from her political career. She recalls her formative experiences, analyzes the essential qualities of leadership, and recounts the cascade of crises she confronted as a governor because of the failure of Michigan to recognize and adapt to challenges posed by international economic competitiveness and technological innovation. Leading at a time of structural manufacturing decline, she had to navigate transition to a new economy. Granholm concludes with an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the two parties in meeting these challenges. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34345]

Harry Kreisler welcomes former Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm for a discussion of lessons learned from her political career. She recalls her formative experiences, analyzes the essential qualities of leadership, and recounts the cascade of crises she confronted as a governor because of the failure of Michigan to recognize and adapt to challenges posed by international economic competitiveness and technological innovation. Leading at a time of structural manufacturing decline, she had to navigate transition to a new economy. Granholm concludes with an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the two parties in meeting these challenges. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34345]

The Jackson Hole Center for Global Affairs—a bipartisan think tank—will host the “Jackson Hole Global Forum: Climate Solutions, Coal Communities, and Economic Diversification” in Wyoming, November 8–9, 2018. Among the sessions on day one is a panel titled “What Is Coal's Future?” Charles K. Ebinger, nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council, will be one of the panelists. Ebinger touched on some of the issues facing the coal industry on an episode of The POWER Podcast. He said the question—“What is coal's future?”—really needed to be answered in two parts: one addressing challenges in the U.S. and the other taking a broader look at coal usage around the world. Although coal faces stiff headwinds in the U.S., demand in Asia is very robust, growing 5% or more per year in some places. The fact is, hundreds of millions of people still do not have electricity in various parts of the world, and hundreds of millions of others don't have truly reliable sources of power. Furthermore, the industry employs a very large number of people globally and scaling back coal is considered political suicide for government officials in many parts of the world. Ebinger said the U.S. has a major role to play in combatting climate change through the development of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology. He suggested proving CCS technology viable, and exporting it around the world, could offer economic benefits at home, while helping to reduce global carbon emissions. Ebinger said there are challenges, but with the right backing, breakthroughs may be possible. The podcast includes some climate change discussion and briefly touches on the future of nuclear power in the generation mix, including talk about small modular reactors and potential changes needed in the regulatory process. The forum in Jackson Hole offers global perspectives on energy, climate, and economics. A keynote presentation by Han Wenke, former director general for China's Energy Research Institute of the National Development Reform Commission is sure to be interesting. Other sessions include policy models, climate change and national security, wind and economic diversification, blockchain as an economic growth driver, and more.

The independent Tax Review Committee (TRC) established by the Government of PNG recently completed a comprehensive review of the country’s tax system involving extensive and transparent stakeholder consultation over the course of two years. This culminated in two volumes of reports (inclusive of significant economic and tax reform recommendations) which were formally presented to the PNG Government in November, 2015. The final report highlighted the high risks of PNG’s overdependence on the extractive sector and its vulnerability to the cyclical vagaries of global commodities pricing and recommended a ‘paradigm shift’ in the governance, management and stimulation of sustainable economic development. PNG’s vulnerability has become pronounced in recent months with the sudden drop in the oil price resulting in fiscal distress, lack of foreign exchange, and economic slowdown. PNG is at a precarious crossroads and tax reform provides an opportunity for a strategic transformation. The report provides some realistic and practical policy, legal, institutional, and structural reforms to mitigate economic risk and vulnerability by diversifying the economic base to more sustainable sectors like agriculture, forestry, fisheries and tourism. Sir Nagora Bogan, KBE, is Chancellor of the University of Technology, Chairman of the Papua New Guinea Tax panel of experts. He began his career with the PNG Taxation Office and during the 1980s and 1990s took a leading role in modernising tax administration in PNG. From 1991-1995, he was non-salaried Chairman of the London-based Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators and from 1996 to 2002 Papua New Guinea’s Ambassador to the United States of America with concurrent accreditation as Ambassador to Mexico and High Commissioner to Canada. He served as Chairman of the Nambawan Super Fund Limited for more than a decade and is a director or board member of a number of PNG and regional corporations. The seminar was presented as part of the Development Policy Centre’s PNG Project, which receives funding from the Australian Aid Program through the Pacific Governance and Leadership Precinct.

Host Kelli Haywood discusses small town economics with a group of politically diverse members of the local community - Harry Collins of CANE, Betsy Whaley of MACED, and Ben Fink of Appalshop and the Letcher Co. Culture Hub. What does it take to transition the economy of a small coalfields community? Economic diversity. But, why are some residents wary of diversification of business and the entrepreneurial spirit? Can arts and cultural play a critical role in that economic diversification? The group discusses these topics and much more.

For decades, Alberta's fortunes have been closely tied to the global price of oil. With 15 per cent of the province's employment being in the oil and gas sector and estimates that each of these jobs drives two indirect jobs, it is clear that when this sector is struggling, the entire economy feels the effects. In a world where fossil fuels are increasingly stigmatized and some are expensive to produce, should Alberta focus heavily on diversifying its economy in the months and years ahead? How can the province recover and find the opportunities in this transformation? Recorded June 6, 2016, in Calgary, AB.

Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman (Kurdistan Regional Government High Rep to the UK): KRG Business Relations with the UK Hassan Dahan (Bain al-Nahrain): Capital Market "A Path to Economic Evolution" Mark Dempsey (Brehon Advisory): Institution Building in a Post-Conflict Environment - Lessons to be Learnt from the Central Bank of Iraq Experience Rodney Wilson (Durham): The Challenges of Economic Diversification for Oil Exporting Countries: Lessons for Iraq