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International development experts share their ideas on how wealthy countries can promote prosperity in developing countries. Follow at cgdev.org/cgd-podcast.

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How to Scale Innovation – Podcast with the Global Development Lab’s Ann Mei Chang

Jun 20, 2016

Ann Mei Chang wants to “turn development upside down.” That’s how she describes the aim of the Global Development Lab, the arm of USAID that she runs. The Global Development Lab is tasked with finding new, innovative development solutions, testing them, rolling them out, and then trying to scale them.

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“Google For Doctors”: How the G20 and World Bank Can Help Tackle Antibiotic Resistance – Lord Jim O’Neill

Jun 14, 2016

The UK government-sponsored AMR Review, led by Lord Jim O’Neill, describes a burgeoning human tragedy wrought by growing antimicrobial resistance which, if unchecked, could see one person die every three seconds by 2050. O'Neill joins the CGD Podcast to discuss how we can fight back.

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Clear Outcomes Are Key to Effective Humanitarian Work – Podcast with IRC's David Miliband

Jun 6, 2016

With longer-lasting crises and greater flows of refugees, is the current humanitarian system up to the challenge? International Rescue Committee president David Miliband emphasizes the need for better evidence, goals, metrics, and coordination.

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