Podcasts about Poverty reduction

With Plateau State being at the heart of the killing especially in the North-Central region of the country, what's the Renewed Hope Agenda to ensure IDPs go back to their homes with pride and dignity, rebuilding their lives?Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction on the issues.

David Seymour is calling for culling of the government. He's floated a policy that would reduce the number of ministers and government departments, calling into question the necessity of some. Racing, Hunting and Fishing, Hospitality, Space, and Child Poverty Reduction were a few he named. Jan Tinetti is the former Minister for Women and Child Poverty Reduction, and she told Heather du Plessis-Allan the reason these ministries exist is to take a specialised look at issues. She says that while they are often covered under other portfolios, they would simplify the issues far too much, and we wouldn't get anywhere in solving them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corder is joined by Sibusiso Ngcobo, spokesperson for the South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association (SASTA), to unpack the government’s newly launched R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund. The initiative, announced by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau, is designed to uplift South African-owned spaza shops through grants and low-interest loans of up to R300,000 per shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For World Health Day, we sat down with Dr. David Campbell and Dr. Amity Quinn, co-directors of the Health Policy Trails Unit at the University of Calgary to ask them questions like: how do we improve health outcomes for Calgarians living in poverty? How can small interventions, like financial incentives, impact patient and physician behavior? Why is it important for academic researchers and community organizations to work collaboratively? 

The Child Poverty Reduction Minister attributes stagnant progress to tough economic conditions. Annual figures to June show no real change since 2018, despite a cross-party commitment to halve the rate by 2028. More than 143,000 children are estimated to be living in material hardship. But Minister Louise Upston says a growing economy will start to help. "For some families, the cost of living is still affecting them. The OCR drop yesterday - it takes a while for that to flow through and for families to really feel it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Child Poverty Reduction Minister attributes stagnant progress to tough economic conditions. Annual figures to June show no real change since 2018, despite a cross-party commitment to halve the rate by 2028. More than 143,000 children are estimated to be living in material hardship. But Minister Louise Upston says a growing economy will start to help. "For some families, the cost of living is still affecting them. The OCR drop yesterday - it takes a while for that to flow through and for families to really feel it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to Episode 4 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guest: Viveca Ellis, the Executive Director of The Centre For Family Equity.Viveca is a founding member of the organization; in 2014, she banded together with other lone mothers impacted by poverty and lack of access to legal aid, housing, and child care, to mobilize grassroots leaders and advocate for public policy solutions to lone-parent family poverty in BC. The Centre for Family Equity is a membership-based organization of low-income parents and caregivers across BC. Through research, advocacy, and legal action, they work to address family poverty with a focus on affordability, livable incomes, labour market access, and resilience. Their initiatives, including the Parental Mental Health Initiative, directly support parents impacted by gender-based violence.In past roles, Viveca has worked for the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition as the founder and coordinator of the BCPRC's Community Action Network, then led the Coalition through the pandemic as Interim Community Organizer until her departure to create the first staff role at what was then the Single Mothers' Alliance in 2021.In 2017, Viveca was nominated to the Minister's Advisory Forum on Poverty Reduction to design BC's first poverty reduction strategy and resulting legislation.  In her spare time, Viveca can be found trying to keep up mountain biking with her 15-year-old son and paddling her canoe on BC's remote lakes and rivers. We are grateful to have Viveca Ellis on our podcast, and we are delighted to have her share more about her work for the community.Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 4, Episode 4: Viveca Ellis or wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Mary Cacioppi brings her 22 years of combined experience in community development, economic development, and poverty reduction to discuss her groundbreaking approach to economic development. As the founder/CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois and a national consultant for aha! Process, Mary explains how understanding the root causes of poverty and implementing strategic poverty reduction initiatives can transform communities and create sustainable economic growth across a five-county area. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Start using the term "attainable housing" instead of "affordable housing" to reduce stigma and increase acceptance Conduct a community risk assessment to identify key areas needing attention Evaluate your community's commitment to poverty reduction using the TRE Institute assessment tool Create systems for tracking and measuring the utilization of community services Build collaborative frameworks with other community organizations to avoid duplicate services Reframe poverty reduction conversations as "upward mobility" when working with elected officials Assess which community programs are underutilized and need better promotion Develop strategic plans that integrate poverty reduction with economic development Focus on creating system-wide changes rather than isolated programs Engage business community leaders in poverty reduction conversations Special Guest: Mary Cacioppi.

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Three years ago, the state passed the Child Poverty Reduction Act to cut cutting New York's child poverty rates in half by 2031. The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council recently released a series of recommendations that includes the expansion of public assistance benefits and the Empire State Child Credit. Kate Breslin of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy and a member of the Council discuss their recommendations with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Government's released a new child and youth strategy, with a focus on supporting children and their families in the first 2000 days. It aims to lift 17,000 children out of material hardship by 2027. 2000 days is just over five years. Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking the Government needs to focus its efforts – if they attempt too many things, they won't achieve anything. She says this is a plan to work across government ministers' departments to get things done. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oto reached out to Sarita Divis from the Child Poverty Action Group for her organisation's take on the proposed changes to Child Poverty Reduction goals by Minister Louise Upston.  This comes after Louise Upston, called for a statutory review of New Zealand's current 10-year child poverty reduction targets, and subsequent reduction of them, in a recently revealed document. The Child Poverty Action Group have officially criticised the review, saying that the current goals were important for reducing child poverty and have called upon National to retain them. 

Has the All Progressives Congress (APC) managed its glory accordingly in view of recent developments after the appointment of Dr. Nentawe Yilwadta as Nigeria's substantive Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction?Guest: Mr. Peter Timkat

Later this fall, Tamarack Institute's Co-CEO Liz Weaver will retire, closing a chapter that includes many decades supporting community change, collective impact, and poverty-reduction work across Canada and beyond.Liz is a long-time collaborator and dear friend of the Collective Impact Forum, and it has been a true honor to work alongside her as she has served so graciously and thoughtfully as a change leader, mentor, catalyst, partner, and a lifelong learner.In this special podcast episode, Liz reflects on her career navigating the many complexities within collective change work, including:The importance of balancing "people and process" in collaborative initiativesWhat to consider when working within complex systemsThe critical importance of storytelling to help illustrate how change is possibleWhy it is necessary to work in collaboration if your goal is to achieve long-term population-level changeResources and FootnotesTamarack InstituteThe Water of Systems ChangeThe Innovation Ambition Continuum by Mark CabajThe Cynefin Framework: Defining a Collaborative Problem or OpportunityBuilding a Plan on a PageMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

[This show is produced in Somali only; English caption of the show context is down below] This week on #TubtaNabadda, we turn our attention to durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) – an area in which the Somali government and is international partners have worked to amplify the voices of those affected. In our first segment, we hear from Zahra Abdi Mohamed, the Director of Poverty Reduction and Durable Solutions at the Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development (MoPIED). She discusses efforts to find lasting solutions for IDPs in Somalia and how the MoPIED is committed to ensuring that the voices of local communities, particularly those of IDPs, are heard and integrated into the planning and implementation of these solutions. In the second segment, we hear from Mohamed Mohamud, an internally displaced person. He shares his personal experience regarding the factors that contributed to his displacement and the current conditions within IDP camps. Mohamed is also a participant in a workshop series conducted by the UN and the MoPIED across all Fede. ---- Tune in to your favourite radio stations on Friday: Radio Mogadishu (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Kulmiye (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Baidoa FM (1.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) SBC Radio - Tv (1.20 p.m., 7.30 p.m.) Radio Garowe (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Cadaado (1.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Radio Risala (2.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) Risaala Media Corporation (2.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) Radio Dalsan (2.30 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Hiiraan Weyn (1.15 p.m., 8.15 p.m.) Radio Galgaduud (2.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m.) Radio kismaayo Codka Jubaland (2.30 p.m., 7.00 p.m.) Waamo Radio (8.00 p.m.) Isnaay Radio (7.00 p.m.) Radio Jowhar (2.00 p.m., 8.30 p.m.) Codka Caasimadda (2.00 p.m, 7.30 p.m) Sanguuni Radio (8.00 p.m. Axad/Sunday) Beerlula Radio (8.30 p.m. Axad/Sunday) Arlaadi Radio (8.00 p.m. Axad/Sunday) Radio Daar-Dheer (8.30 p.m. Talaado/Tuesday) ---- Listen to the podcast of this and previous episodes of the show on: SoundCloud: https://unsom.info/P2PonSoundCloud iTunes: https://unsom.info/P2PoniTunes TuneIn: https://unsom.info/P2PonTuneIn ---- To know more about the activities and latest updates from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia: Website: https://unsom.unmissions.org X: https://twitter.com/UNSomalia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNSOMALIA Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/unsom/

Advice to the Government around child poverty has been made public.  According to Treasury, the target set by the previous government is ‘no longer realistically achievable'.  Top officials say is would cost three billion dollars to get back on track.  Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston tells Mike Hosking the current government are “going to do something different”.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty years ago, the U.S. Congress created a new federal agency that represented a bold experiment in international aid. That agency, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), strove to reduce global poverty through grant-making to low- and lower-middle-income countries that demonstrated a commitment to good governance, economic freedom, and investing in their citizens. Part of what made MCC distinct in the international development space was its evidence-based approach, which focused on evaluating impacts and fostering a culture of learning and accountability to improve the effectiveness of aid. For this episode of Mathematica's On the Evidence podcast, and in recognition of the agency's 20th anniversary, Alicia Phillips Mandaville of MCC joins Jeff Bernson of Mathematica to discuss the agency's past, present, and future. Among other topics, Phillips Mandaville and Bernson discuss how MCC approaches country ownership and locally led development, how the agency's evidence-based approach to learning has evolved over time, and what MCC has learned about how to reduce poverty in developing countries. A full transcript of the episode is available at mathematica.org/blogs/twenty-years-of-insights-from-the-millennium-challenge-corporation-on-reducing-poverty. Visit MCC's 20th anniversary page, which reflects further on the agency's impacts over two decades: https://www.mcc.gov/about/priority/20th-anniversary/

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - The Strathcona Regional District is considering what could be an extremely innovative and societal changing plan. As CAO David Letich informed the Board, at their Wednesday June 26 meeting, the draft Poverty Reduction Plan is already more than 100 pages long. It was his intention to have the plam introduced through a presentation and then, hopefully, they will forward it to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. Madison Stewart, the District's Community Health Network  Coordinator, made the presentation: “A large group of folks worked on this plan, so I'm happy to be here to present it to you.” “In April 2023, the Strathcona Regional District was successful in receiving $147,000 from the UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities) Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Program, which aims to support local governments in reducing poverty at the local level and to support the province's poverty reduction strategy, known as Together BC.” “The plan is meant to build on and align with similar foundational reports such as the Housing Needs Report and be utilized for the following government functions. One being providing a strategic framework to focus and align poverty reduction efforts, lending to policy and program development, leveraging funding and resources to secure provincial, federal, and private funding, facilitating collaboration to foster a sense of shared responsibility.” “To monitor and evaluate, measuring success, ensuring accountability, and informing data driven adjustments, raising awareness, and serving as an advocacy tool to educate the public and policy makers. And to build on and leverage existing efforts, creating a more robust strategy.”

A central theme in Ian Shapiro's extensive body of research is the concept of domination, which captures the reactive nature of human beings towards power structures. Unlike traditional political theories that imagine societies designing just orders from scratch, Ian argues that political institutions evolve in response to the rejection of unacceptable power dynamics. This reactive nature is evident in the historical shifts from feudalism to absolutism, and eventually to democracy, driven by people's resistance to absolute power.Ian Shapiro is Sterling Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University. In his latest book Uncommon Sense, he explores why citizens in many democracies are profoundly alienated and some democracies are in danger of failing. Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The fight against domination – 02:50The role of political parties in resisting domination – 05:41Disillusionment with democracies and the role of deliberation – 11:24Amartya Sen and development as freedom – 23:16Betting on hope – 34:29 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Spotify YouTube Subscribe:https://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.comhttps://globaldevpod.substack.com/

Send us a Text Message.Susan Lanham, Amanda Thompson-Abbott, and Tom Norton of Marshall University discuss their research on the earned income tax credit's effectiveness in alleviating poverty.   For more, read Lanham, Thompson-Abbott, and Norton's Tax Notes article, "Assessing the EITC's Role in Poverty Alleviation."For more coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:CBO Analysis of Taxpayer Race Data Shows DisparitiesRefundable Credit Audits Should Reflect Equity, GAO SaysData Could Help IRS Evaluate ‘Racialized Burdens'Tax Prep Industry Bashes ‘Outdated' EITC ReportRetail Tax Prep Companies Accused of Targeting MinoritiesGAO Finds $22 Billion Sent in Error for Earned Income Tax CreditFollow us on Twitter:Alex Rifaat: @alexrifaatDavid Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Paige JonesShowrunner: Jordan ParrishAudio Engineers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton RhodesGuest Relations: Alexis Hart

In this episode of Let's Talk Poverty, Jaclyn Silbernagel connects with Dan Jones, a police-officer turned academic to discuss human-centered and trauma-informed practices in the criminal Justice system, the victim-offender overlap, and how evidence-based practice can reduce crime.  Resources referenced in this episode: Trauma Informed Lawyer podcast I Am More Than My Criminal Record  Targeting Domestic Abuse with Police Data Peace and Good Order In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts  Art of Racing in the Rain     

To address the root cause of poverty and uplift vulnerable communities across Saint Lucia, the transformative Koudmen Sent Lisi Programme will be relaunched by the SSDF to reflect the diverse range of interventions relying on an integrated service delivery model among select stakeholders.   The proposed new approach will aim to support families out of poverty through various strategic pathways.   As part of his presentation of the 2024-2025 Budget Debate, Minister for Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment Hon. Joachim Henry outlined the fundamental principles of the Koudmen Sent Lisi Programme, emphasizing its departure from traditional silo approaches towards a more comprehensive strategy.   "One of the initiatives conceptualized for graduating households from the Public Assistance Programme is the Koudmen Sent Lisi Program. The program is a timely paradigm shift away from a silo approach to poverty reduction by embracing a multi-sectorial approach. "   This innovative initiative, spearheaded by the Equity Ministry, will revolutionize addressing poverty by adopting a multi-sectorial targeting methodology.   "It will focus on empowering families and escaping poverty and deprivation by facilitating access to income, employment, housing, health, education, family counseling, and networks that fortify family assets."   The Koudmen Sent Lisi Programme has emerged as a beacon of hope in Saint Lucia's relentless pursuit of poverty reduction, signaling a groundbreaking shift towards a more inclusive and comprehensive empowerment tool.

This week on Upstream, we're releasing an episode from Erik's podcast with Noah Smith, Econ 102. Noah breaks down the economies of the USA, China, Japan, Russia, India, Korea, and more. Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist. For more like this, watch part 2 on Econ 102: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52nuQvRmuTT7S6ilJoXDYr?si=bf6722824bd64bcf Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyzing-economies-england-france-germany-poland-turkey/id1696419056?i=1000650616668 -- This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We're launching new shows every week, and we're looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. -- SPONSORS: BEEHIIV | SQUAD 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. 

A new World Bank report says living conditions are worsening for half of the world's poorest countries with poverty levels growing in what it calls “a historical reversal of development.” It said most of these countries are in Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean with per capita incomes of less than $1,315 a year. Danny Leipziger, a Professor of International Business at the George Washington University and former Vice President for Poverty Reduction and Economic Management at the World Bank, tells VOA's Chinedu Offor, the prospects for growth in these countries are not positive

In this episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg talk about the world's biggest economies including US, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Russia, Australia, and more, looking at things like inflation, debt, industrial policy, and population challenges. They talk about what each country does well and where they might struggle, and offer ideas about what could happen next. This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We're launching new shows every week, and we're looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. - SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co - SPONSOR: BRAVE Get first-party targeting with Brave's private ad platform: cookieless and future proof ad formats for all your business needs. Performance meets privacy. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign. - Links: Noah Smith's Noahpinion https://www.noahpinion.blog -  X / TWITTER: @noahpinion (Noah) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @TurpentineMedia (Turpentine) - TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:03) U.S. Economy: Trends and Concerns (08:01) Transition to China's Economy: Massive Property Bust (15:28) Sponsor: Brave | Turpentine (21:36) Segue to Japan's Economy: Key Hub of the Electronics Manufacturing (30:11) Korean Economic Struggles (33:05) South Korea's Technological Capabilities and International Relations (34:14) Exploring Taiwan's Economy and Challenges (36:22) Indonesia's Manufacturing Shift (37:55) Vietnam's Economic Strategy and Development Needs (40:31) India's Poverty Reduction and Infrastructure Investments (44:26) Pakistan Economic Mismanagement (48:38) Philippines: Underrated Investment Destination (49:33) Transition to Australia: The Progressive Utopia (52:02) Russia Economy at War (59:59) Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Too early" to assess impact of of cybersecurity breach, City of Hamilton says. Guest: Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering for Check Point Research Canada. City of Hamilton lands $1.5 million from the feds for a winter homelessness strategy. Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction. Please Note: Today's show was cut short due to the death of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.

There's “a new approach" from the Government on breaking the cycle of child poverty.  The percentage of children living in poverty has risen to 17.5, with the percentage of children facing material hardship rising to 12.5.  Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says they'll have a target and will be held accountable for it.   She told Mike Hosking that it's not just a matter of addressing incomes.   Upston says those on welfare and the lowest incomes are hit the hardest in the cost-of-living crisis.   She says that's why they have to deal with the costs families face, and housing costs are a significant part of that.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) received a $147,700 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities to prepare a region-wide poverty reduction plan. They will be holding meetings in Campbell River, Tahsis, Gold River, Cortes Island, Quadra Island and Zeballos at the end of the month.  
“Our plans are only as good as the information we receive and we really, really want to be able to address poverty in a holistic, honest and earnest way. We can't do that without the community. So we really need you guys to come out and to talk to us. Give us your thoughts, all of your ideas, your criticisms, your comments,  your questions. Whatever you need us to know, because all of that feeds into the plan, and it makes it more robust, and just everything we do is going to help alleviate poverty in the region as a whole,” explained Meredith Starkey, Manager of Parks and Planning at the SRD.”  
“Are you struggling to have your basic needs met? Then how can we help alleviate that pressure? What are the barriers that you're experiencing, and how can we mitigate that experience?” 
The SRD will be in our area on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. 
“We are coming to Quadra and Cortes on the same day. We'll be at Manson's Hall at 11am to 1pm. Then we head off to the Quadra Island Community Centre.  We'll be there from 3 to 6 and then back to Campbell River.”  
“We're developing an action plan and strategies that can actually be applied to minimize poverty in our communities. It's focused on 8 priority areas: 
 Housing,  Education and training,  Employment, Safe and affordable transportation,  Families, children and youth,  Income supports,  Social support,  And discrimination and stigma.”   “We have a whole bunch of data. We did the housing needs reports. We've done transportation studies. We have lots of data and statistics about poverty, and we understand the intersections of what contributes to poverty in different areas of the region.” 
“We know that it's different in rural areas and urban areas. We also know that the experience of poverty on Cortes is going to be different from the experience of poverty in Campbell River.  What we're looking for from the community to do is to  flush that data out and make it real and to let us know more specifically what that experience of poverty might mean for a person on Cortes.” 
“We often hear that we're trying to bring Campbell River solutions into Cortes or something. That's not really our intent. It never is, but if we don't hear from people what is really needed, then it's hard for us to implement those things. When we hear from you,  that helps us deliver things that you need.”

The landscape of development theory, measurement, and policy was transformed in 1990 with the publication of the first Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). This report also introduced the Human Development Index, which is a summary measure of average achievement in 3 key dimensions of human development: life expectancy at birth, literacy and income. In 1981, Amartya Sen published a paper titled "Public action and the quality of life in developing countries", discussing global advancements in quality-of-life metrics such as longevity and literacy despite rising poverty in some areas. Sen highlighted the significant variance in progress among countries, examining how public policies influenced improvements in these indicators. His research on human capabilities, stressing the need for equitable opportunities and choices for everyone, also significantly contributed to the concept of human development. The noted Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq shared Sen's vision of focusing on human capabilities and well-being and moving beyond GDP in the pursuit of development.Haq also pioneered the practical application of the human development approach by introducing the Human Development Index. Both Sen and Haq were aided in this effort by Meghnad Desai, who taught economics from 1965 to 2003 at the London School of Economics, where he now holds the post of Professor Emeritus. Professor Desai has authored numerous books, the most recent being The Poverty of Political Economy: How Economics Abandoned the Poor (2022). He is also a member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Meghnad Desai at a conference in New Delhi, titled “Advancing Human Development in the Global South”. In this conversation, he highlights the shift in development metrics from traditional economic indicators to a more holistic approach that includes longevity, education, and income, explaining how this led to a transformative ranking system for countries and influenced international development policy. Our conversation took place outside the conference hall, on a chilly January day, amidst the hustle and bustle of traffic and fellow conference attendees. As I used my phone to record our discussion, you might find the sound quality less than ideal. However, I believe the insights shared by Meghnad Desai about the origins of the human development concept will more than compensate for any audio shortcomings. HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/

In this episode of Let's Talk Poverty, Jaclyn Silbernagel connects with Inam Teja, a local advocate and policy expert working to shape the way we think about housing, homelessness and city-building in Calgary. 

The term "Global South" has seen an exponential rise in both academic discourse and international policy dialogues, having evolved from a mere synonym for the “Third World” to a complex geo-historical concept. In the first part of this episode, we critically analyze the utility and limitations of the term, acknowledging the diverse economic, political, and cultural realities it attempts to encapsulate. In the second section, we unpack how feminist political economy scrutinizes the power relations underlying production and consumption, challenges the fictitious separation of economic realms from the social, political, and cultural spheres, and highlights the gendered nature of economic inequalities. We explore the critical themes of social reproduction, care economies, labor market inequalities, and the household as a site of gendered power dynamics, all while considering the intersectionality of gender, race, and class. Sara Stevano is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at SOAS University of London. Sara's areas of expertise include the political economy of work, food and nutrition, inequalities and social reproduction. Her recent book with Sara Cantillon and Odile Mackett is Feminist Political Economy. A Global Perspective. @SaraStevano @SOASKey highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The utility and limitations of the term the "Global South"– 03:58The term "Global South" often comes under criticism for several reasons– 10:12The added value of feminist political economy approaches – 16:36The feminization of poverty – 21:06The complex relations between gender, growth, and poverty – 26:46The global care chain and the double burden – 34:20Feminist political economy and climate change – 44:54 HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/

Last week, the provincial government announced some details of its new poverty-reduction plan. They include extra job support, and more access to better food for young children. Seniors' advocates were expecting to see how the new plan will help them too, but they were disappointed. Sharron Callahan is executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Pensioners' Association, and she spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

The province announced its new Poverty Reduction Plan yesterday. Josh Smee of Food First NL joined us to take a look at the new plan through a food security lens.

What does Hamilton's scene look like when it comes to affordable housing? Are things improving at all? Guest: Terry Cooke, President & CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation - How did Councillor Ted McMeekin's idea to cap municipal tax increases get received by his fellow councillors? Guest: Ted McMeekin, Councillor for Ward 15 - Food Banks Canada has put out its report card on how well governments have done in the effort to reduce poverty. Unfortunately, the majority of governments received a dismal D+. Guest: Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada - Carrie Underwood has been announced as the headliner for this year's Grey Cup music festival in Hamilton. With that being said, who could possibly be playing the halftime show and should it matter if they're Canadian or not? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, CHCH sports anchor and analyst with the Ticats Audio Network

Poverty reduction is a welcome global phenomenon but 110 cr around the world, 50% of them under the age of 18, still continue to live in abject poverty. In Episode 1271 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the findings of UNDP's Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023.  @CoorgWildernessResort ----more----https://hdr.undp.org/content/2023-global-multidimensional-poverty-index-mpi#/indicies/MPI----more----https://hdr.undp.org/content/2022-global-multidimensional-poverty-index-mpi#/indicies/MPI----more----Cut The Clutter, Ep 1097: https://youtu.be/d3KEjsHPgjo

With over 719 million people across the world living below the international poverty line and the current data indicating the world will miss its target of eliminating poverty by 2030, we dive into the issues facing these efforts, what international organizations are missing, and why it is so important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #1 as soon as possible. It is not by chance that the first SDG is the elimination of poverty in all its forms. Through a wide array of studies, conversations, observations, and engagements, the world recognizes that many different issues stem from poverty including crime, malnourishment, migration, and more. This is not only a problem for the Global South, but for the entire world, as poverty remains endemic in all countries (Iceland has the lowest poverty rate, at 4.5% of its population) and the SDG #1 promises to leave no one behind, while focusing on the most extreme forms of poverty first. However, since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the world has seen the first rise in global poverty rates in over a generation. This issue is not going away soon, but local social entrepreneur, Marc Blumenthal, has a new approach that he believes will create sustainable systems designed to empower local communities to bring economic development to their own communities.In this episode we speak with Marc Blumenthal of Social Ventures Foundation and the EPIC program, and hear from him about how the top down approach of the global development agencies has failed those experiencing poverty and how his new social venture program will tackle the issue from the bottom up. By by-passing governments and working directly with the people, Marc believes his social ventures and social franchises can create economic drivers that are lead and run by the people in-need. Rather than funding the haves and expecting a trickle down effect, the Social Ventures Foundation looks to work with people on the bottom of the economic ladder, not only to build businesses, but to also provide social impact.  Marc Blumenthal has been involved in a variety of startups in the fields of Education, Medical Devices, Plasma Fusion, and Aerospace.  He founded SVF in 2017 and has been involved in the enterprise on a full-time basis. At the age of 19 he was involved in his first start-up, while attending the University of Pennsylvania. His second venture was designed around providing educational opportunities for millions of children across the Northeast, through The Learning Guild. After his time with the Learning Guild, he became Managing Director of a multi-million dollar limited investment partnership, which then led him to creating his own Venture Capital firm, Novations. He began the Social Ventures Foundation in response to a lack of sustainable resource allocation in the poverty reduction industry. Our mission is three-fold: to identify, promote, and invest in businesses of all sorts that have a product or service that lifts the livelihoods of the poor. Through this work, they engage directly with the people inthese communities to build sustainable paths to a better future, economically, socially, and communally. Contact Marc at: marc@socialventuresfoundation.org

"Over the past 40 years, the number of people in China with incomes below US$1.90 per day has fallen by close to 800 million, accounting for close to three-quarters of global poverty reduction since 1980. At China's current poverty standards, the number of poor people in China fell by 770 million. By any measure, the speed and scale of China's poverty reduction is historically unprecedented. " from report: Four Decades of Poverty Reduction in China Drivers, Insights for the World, and the Way Ahead The World Bank

Effective altruism has been in the news of late. Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, which collapsed in 2022, was for many years a leading voice for and financial sponsor of the effective altruist movement. He and others have argued for ‘longtermism': the idea that positively influencing the distant future is a key moral priority of our time. As effective altruism and longtermism have become increasingly influential, these ideas have also been subject to greater scrutiny. Ryan Briggs is an associate professor in the Guelph Institute of Development Studies and Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph. He has worked extensively on foreign aid, African politics, and effective altruism. Twitter: @ryancbriggs Resources:Ryan's research on foreign aid and African politicsRethinking Foreign Aid and Legitimacy: Views from Aid Recipients in Kenya (Lindsay R. Dolan)The Life You Can Save (conversation with Peter Singer, in season 3 of In Pursuit of Development) Key highlights:Introduction - 00:43The current status of the effective altruism movement - 03:08Strengthening effective altruism with a capability approach - 15:07The political effects of foreign aid - 21:37Targeting the poorest in World Bank projects - 39:43How effective altruism can shape aid policies - 48:32 Host:Professor Dan Banik, University of Oslo, Twitter: @danbanik  @GlobalDevPodApple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/   

COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and other crises have dealt the biggest setback to global poverty reduction in decades. 2020 alone saw the largest one-year increase in extreme poverty since global monitoring began. In this episode of The Development Podcast, we comb through the recent Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report (PSPR) to understand what's happening, where and why. Ruth Hill, a lead economist at the World Bank discusses the actions governments can take to help correct course. We also get a snapshot of just how hard the last few years have been for many people, such as Sonia Cifuentes in Bogota, Colombia, and how cash transfers helped her when she needed support to cover the basics for herself and her children. Listen now!Featured VoicesRuth Hill, Lead Economist, Global Unit of the Poverty and Equity Global Practice, World Bank. "There's evidence that households which receive cash transfers are more likely to have their kids in school. And that has a long run impact on household welfare."Sonia Cifuentes, Colombian citizen benefited from a cash transfer program: "If I hadn't had access to those transfers, I would've had to have found someone to give me a donation because I had to feed my children."Timestamps[00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic[01:37] Understanding the data behind the Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report[07:28] Visions from Bogota, Colombia: Vulnerability and cash transfer programs[11:10] The meaning behind poverty[12:42] 2020 saw the biggest setback to global poverty in decades[14:36] Measuring poverty: Methodology and research[15:33] Progress made in ending poverty over the last few decades[17:05] The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on poverty reduction efforts[19:40] Increase in poverty in different regions of the world[20:35] Public policies to counter poverty trends[21:37] Subsidies and cash transfer programs[25:37] Closing and thanks for tuning in!ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCASTThis international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Don't miss an episode! Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform.ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUPThe World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

Cash transfer schemes have grown in popularity in many parts of the world in the past few decades. Numerous studies find that cash transfer programs can be one of the most effective social protection tools at our disposal in the fight against poverty. There is now also growing empirical evidence of how cash transfers can provide quick relief during major economic crises. In addition to economic effects, they may change gender hierarchies and improve the position of women in local society, increase school attendance, and improve nutrition. It is therefore no surprise that cash transfer programs have been warmly embraced by many civil society organizations and international agencies. But is it all win-win? What works and what does not, and how can cash transfers be made even more effective as a tool for global development? Ugo Gentilini is an economist and the global lead for social assistance at the World Bank. He has worked extensively on the analytics and practice of social protection, including in relation to economic crises, fragility and displacement, and resilience and disaster risk management. He also writes a popular weekly newsletter and is my go-to-person on everything to do with social protection. In a new paper — Cash Transfers in Pandemic Times — Ugo combines analysis of large datasets with a review of about 300 pandemic papers, evaluations, and practical experiences and concludes with 10 lessons from the largest scale up of cash transfers in history. Twitter: @UgentiliniKey highlights  Introduction – 0.48 Definition and understanding of cash transfers – 3.46 Increased interest in cash transfers – 6.15 Evolution of conditional and unconditional cash transfers – 14.38 Challenges and benefits of cash transfers – 19.33 What works, cash transfers and in-kind transfers - 25.36 Logistical and structural challenges of cash transfers - 31.00 How the pandemic has changed cash transfers – 40.10 Cash transfers going forward and advice for the future – 43.42 Host:Professor Dan Banik, University of Oslo, Twitter: @danbanik  @GlobalDevPodApple Google Spotify YouTubehttps://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.com/

Tiny shelters are being touted as something that could help the homeless however the next issue is where do you put them. How do people feel about a proposed location here in Hamilton? Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction & Board Member, Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters - Could we see the World Cup get hosted by North Korea someday? Why would a sports team draft a player only to avoid playing him? Why aren't we seeing Canadian university football games on TV? What can we do to make the Grey Cup as big as the Super Bowl? Get answers to these questions and more! Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

The search for BC's next top municipal leaders comes close Richard Zussman, Global BC Reporter discusses some of the favourites to become mayor in Vancouver & Surrey as the 2022 municipal elections near. What's going on with the BC NDP? Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief sheds light on the BC NDP leadership race between David Eby and Anjali Appadurai The Sunshine Coast Drought Nick Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction discusses the drought that is currently plaguing the Sunshine Coast. Kanye West has gone wild again  Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt discusses how and why rapper Kanye West rapper got banned from social media. The Toronto Blue Jays blew it CKNW Contributor and local Seattle Mariners fan Jawn Jang & CKNW Producer and local Toronto Blue Jays fan, Ryan Lehal discuss how their feeling after the Mariners knocked the Blue Jays out of the 2022 MLB Playoffs. The Mariners defeated the Jays two games to none in the American League Wild Card Series.  Local Leaders for Mental Health It's World Mental Health Day and Mayor of Coquitlam Richard Stewart describes the importance of looking after your mind. The campaign to limit NDAs in sexual harassment cases  Jennifer Khor, Supervising Lawyer for SHARP Workplaces discusses the limiting of non-disclosure agreements when it comes to sexual harassment cases.

Nick Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction discusses the drought that is currently plaguing the Sunshine Coast.

We are influenced by culture, fashion and food from around the world, so why not their money habits too? Kim and Eileen talk to Tom Cooper, director of The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction in Canada. His community took part in a trial for Basic Income and he shares the results. Professor Mike Danson is an economist and the Basic Income Network Scotland chair, and he is exploring how it could work to improve the lives of people here. The Netherlands rank amongst the highest countries in terms of work-life balance according to the OECD Better Life Index. They are even discussing putting remote working protections in to law. So should we be following in their footsteps, or is it more complex than it may seem? Plus Milad Gatfan in Dundee and Nisreen Mamaji in Mumbai share some global perspectives from Iraq and India.

Ch1: Brits are flooding into the streets to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee. Guest: Redmond Shannon, National News Desk Reporter for Global News. Ch2: It's easy to espouse the virtues of getting out to see some art and culture. But admission to get into a gallery is sometimes prohibitive! The Vancouver Art Gallery is going to offer free entry to kids up to the age of 18. Guests: Anthony Kiendl, Director and CEO of the Vancouver Art Gallery Ch3: There is a new survey that shows which countries are in the good books with Canadians. Guest: Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. Ch4: B.C.'s minimum wage has gone up to $15.65 per hour. It is higher than any other province. But, is it enough? Guest: Adrienne Montani from Living Wage for Families BC Ch5: BC's Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction announced a new initiative providing intervenor community services that will improve the quality of life of British Columbians who are living with deafblindness. Guest: Sherry Grabowski, Vice President of Deafblind Community Services Ch6: When we think about racism in our province, we tend to talk about it in the past – but harmful, discriminatory language still lingers in the land titles of some West Vancouver documents, and residents want it out. But it's going to cost a lot. Guest: Marcus Wong, West Vancouver City Councilor Ch7: What the heck is going on in Surrey politics right now? Guest: Jack Hundial, Surrey City Councilor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandeep Mahajan is a Practice Manager in the World Bank's Macroeconomic, Trade, and Investment Global Practice, responsible for the Europe and Central Asia region. We talked about the economic transformation of Uzbekistan, poverty, Washington consensus, reform process in Uzbekistan.

Indonesia recently started providing vouchers instead of rice to millions of households. Elan Satriawan of National Team for Acceleration of Poverty Reduction tells Tim Phillips that this has made it possible to target aid better and is cheaper to administer too.

Welcome back to Filipino Fridays! We have a powerful episode featuring MLA, Mable Elmore. Mable joins us to talk about her career as the first MLA of Filipino heritage, representing the Vancouver-Kensington electoral district. A passionate advocate for social justice and human rights, Mable has been active with human rights campaigns ever since her teens. With a deep love of being of service to the community, Mable ran for office and currently serving her fourth term in the provincial government. We discuss the growing population of Filipinos in British Columbia and the context of the Filipinos being the largest global community in the diaspora. But despite our populous numbers, Filipinos are still underrepresented in senior leadership positions. We speak with Mable on the reality of structural and institutionalized racism in Canada and a foundation based on white supremacy, which have become major structural barriers that have impacted the Filipino and other racialized communities. We talk about how to be better allies with the BIPOC community by first understanding the history and impact of colonization in Canada. We speak at length about our role as settlers and what we can do to participate in meaningful dialogue regarding systemic racism, to be in genuine solidarity with other marginalized communities. We also talk about how Filipinos have been at the forefront of the healthcare system and bearing the brunt disproportionately during the pandemic. We discuss about human and workers' rights of temporary foreign workers - with many Filipinos finding themselves in complex working conditions in order to support their families. Lastly, Mable shares with us on changing our cultural understanding - being assertive and knowing what our rights are; taking a step forward in empowerment to see the Filipino community make an impact collectively. By raising our civic literacy, increasing the understanding and awareness in our community, Mable believes in the Filipino community as a collective going to power. With the large population full of talent and expertise, it's time that Filipinos translate the numbers into power and use it as a leverage for representation by being active in enacting change. ABOUT MABLE ELMORE Mable Elmore was first elected MLA for Vancouver-Kensington in 2009, when she made history by becoming the first MLA of Filipino heritage. Mable was re-elected in May 2013, May 2017, and October 2020. She serves as the Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Services and Long Term Care and previous served as Parliamentary Secretary for Poverty Reduction. She is also a member of the Cabinet Working Group on Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness. Mable previously served as the Official Opposition spokesperson for ICBC, and the deputy spokesperson for Finance. Mable is passionate about building community engagement and connecting people around issues that matter to them. She is dedicated to doing whatever she can to make the lives of people in her community – and across B.C. – better. Mable has been an active member in the peace movement, and has worked tirelessly on a wide range of immigrant, social justice, and workers' rights issues. Thank you to our partner CiTR 101.9 FM for supporting this podcast. Follow Filipino Fridays Podcast on Instagram: @FilipinoFridaysPodcast Email us at contact@filipinofridays.com. Music: Hot Coffee by Patrick Patrikios

On this week's episode of The Imprint Weekly Podcast we discuss new proposals for abolishing "family policing" and creating a community-led parallel system for family support; lowered expectations on L.A. juvenile justice reform; and a surprising outcome among states that have raised the age since 2007. Jen Burdick of Community Legal Services of Philadelphia joins to talk about her organization's massive push to help clients file tax returns this year to prevent them from missing out on major new family supports that some believe could halve child poverty in America. Reading RoomEnvisioning a Different Future for Child Welfarehttps://bit.ly/3w8P2eLChanging the Child Welfare System Starts With Reframing Our View of Familieshttps://bit.ly/3hihLYULos Angeles Seeks to Delay Sweeping Juvenile Justice Reform Planhttps://bit.ly/3w1x3qwAdvocates Tout Data Showing Raise the Age Laws Haven't Overwhelmed States' Juvenile Facilitieshttps://bit.ly/3w7O5mIIRS Filing Portal for Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credithttps://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portal

In this episode, Economists on Zoom Getting Coffee (#ezgc) hosts Dr. Homi Kharas, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution.  Homi has published several articles, book chapters, and opinion pieces on global development policy, global trends influencing developing countries, the emergence of the middle class, the role of international organizations in development, and the G-20, among other topics.  Homi has had also a very distinguished public policy career. He served as the executive secretary of the secretariat advising the Untied Nations Secretary General on the post-2015 development agenda, which gave birth to the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs. He has served too in a number of different high-level panels advising international organizations and governments. Prior to joining Brookings, Dr. Kharas spent 26 years at the World Bank, serving for seven years as Chief Economist for the East Asia and Pacific region and Director for Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, Finance and Private Sector Development, responsible for the Bank's advice on structural and economic policies, fiscal issues, debt, trade, governance, and financial markets.   As of today he also serves as the principal economic advisor to the World Data Lab (https://worlddata.io), a data enterprise that, among other functionalities, houses the World Poverty Clock (https://worlddata.io/portfolio/world-poverty-clock), a real time tracker of extreme poverty numbers around the globe.  In this episode we talk the current state of poverty around the globe; the emergence of a global middle class; and about the sustainable development goals.For future episodes please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. You can WATCH this and all other episodes in their video-cast form by visiting our website www.economistsonzoomgettingcoffee.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danybahar.substack.com