Find all episodes of In Pursuit of Development here.
Our world is facing a double challenge: to eradicate hunger and poverty and to stabilize the global climate. We are constantly warned that as the adverse impacts of climate change will only worsen soon, we must redouble our focus and energy in promoting a sustainable development agenda. Many also urge us to transform our policies and practices related to food and agriculture, health, energy, infrastructure development and consumption patterns. But how can we achieve such ambitious transformations, and what are the main challenges ahead?
In the podcast, Prof. Banik discusses the experiences of developing and “emerging economies” in Africa, Asia and Latin America. He examines global challenges and various “problems”, as well as “solutions” and “what works” on the ground. The podcast aims to shed light on how “promising” policies, programs, and practices can be deployed in a range of international contexts, and how development interventions can be critically examined.
The podcast is available for streaming and download on Apple and other major podcast platforms, and can also be found on the Centre for Development and the Environment's website.