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In Pursuit of Development

Podcasts · Science

In Pursuit of Development

144 episodes · 7 with AI analysis

Step into conversations that travel across continents and challenge the way you think about progress. From democracy and inequality to climate resilience and healthcare, Dan Banik explores how societies navigate the complex terrain of democracy, poverty, inequality, and sustainability. Through dialogues with scholars, leaders, and innovators, In Pursuit of Development uncovers how ideas travel, why policies succeed or fail, and what it takes to build a more just and resilient world. Expect sharp insights, candid reflections, and a global perspective that connects local struggles to universal aspirations. Listen, reflect, and be inspired to see global development in a new light. 🎧

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Topics · top 10

Tuberculosis epidemiology and social determinantsGlobal health decolonization and power asymmetriesHealth system fragmentation in India and Global SouthSocial protection programs and cash transfers for healthDrug-resistant TB treatment and affordabilityPrimary care infrastructure and diagnosticsCommunity health worker models and accompanimentColonial legacies in global health fundingReparations and development justiceIndigenous knowledge and mental health care

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 15, 2026

The poverty trap that kills a million people a year | Madhukar Pai

Tuberculosis epidemiology and social determinantsGlobal health decolonization and power asymmetriesHealth system fragmentation in India and Global South
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Apr 8, 2026

Can aid still fight poverty? | Elina Scheja

Geopoliticization of development aidAid budget cuts and regional reallocationPoverty reduction in extreme poverty contexts
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Apr 1, 2026

Can Asia still deliver the development dream? | Philip Schellekens

Inclusive Growth vs. Inclusive DevelopmentMultidimensional Poverty MeasurementDemographic Transition and Aging Societies
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Feb 25, 2026

Can philosophy save a world obsessed with power? – Thomas Pogge

Global Justice and Moral Philosophy in International RelationsSoft Power vs Hard Power Competition Among Great PowersPhilosopher Marginalization in Public Policy and Discourse
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Feb 4, 2026

Making evidence actually usable – Lindsey Moore

AI for International DevelopmentEvidence Usability in Global DevelopmentLarge Language Models for Development
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Feb 18, 2026

Debt, development finance, and global agency – David McNair

Sovereign Debt Restructuring and Cost of CapitalGlobal South Agency in Multilateral ForumsDevelopment Finance Architecture Reform
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Feb 11, 2026

Six economists and the making of modern development – David Engerman

Development Economics History and TheoryPoverty Reduction vs. Inequality ConfrontationTrade Policy and Economic Liberalization
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