This Week in Global Development

Dive into the week's most critical global development news with the This Week in Global Development podcast.

In each episode, hosts Adva Saldinger, David Ainsworth, and Rumbi Chakamba break down major headlines and invite leading experts for insightful analysis.

Get up-to-date on news regarding foreign aid, humanitarian crises, the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, finance, philanthropy, climate, food systems, global health, and stay informed on the latest trends and policy changes shaping global development.

Episodes are published every Friday and can also be watched on YouTube.

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Episodes

A look at Kenya’s new deals with the US, and the latest on food aid cuts

Impact of HIV funding cuts, and the rise of digital public infrastructure

G20 politics, and the future of UNHCR

Trump’s approach to global health, and the latest from COP30

Special episode: Can AI safely support mental health?

On the ground at COP30: The latest on climate finance and deciphering the jargon

Special episode: Innovation in Action - Scaling Climate Solutions from the Ground Up

After 2025’s ‘seismic’ shock, what’s next for development and aid?

The potential exodus of NGOs from the US, and the rise of authoritarianism

Special episode: Pivotal Ventures on Funding the Future of Women’s Health