Paul Collier on Development, Growth and What Governments Get Wrong
Sir Paul Collier joins Cristian Iftodii (Oxford Policy Pod) and Richard Heydarian at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford for a conv...
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A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced...
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Transforming Government in the Age of AI with Aaron Maniam
How should governments adapt as artificial intelligence reshapes our economy, culture, and society? In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod...
The New Rules of Middle East Investment | François-Aïssa Touazi
In this new episode of the Policy Pod, MPP students Marc Naro and Tara Shwani host François-Aïssa Touazi, a former diplomat who advised Fran...
Scaling What Works: Asheesh Advani on Education, Entrepreneurship and Opportunity
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Cecilia Esteche and Howard Leong sit down with Dr. Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of JA Worldwi...
From U.S. Ambassador to Impact Investment | John Simon
In this new episode of the Policy Pod, MPP students Marc Naro and Yacine Ouahioune host John Simon, former U.S. Ambassador to the African Un...
Building A New Economics for Human Flourishing | Eric Beinhocker
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, MPP students Diego Peñaranda and Isabella Notarpietro sit down with Eric Beinhocker, founder and E...
Navigating Climate, Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance Across Borders
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, host Begim Zhanuzakova, joined by co-host Memo Some, sits down with Mr. Suresh Yadav, Director at...
How Poverty Shapes the Way We Think | Anandi Mani
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, MPP students Isabella Notarpietro and Diego Peñaranda sit down with Professor Anandi Mani, Profess...
How Ukraine Plans to Win the War & Rebuild the Nation | Oleksandra Azarkhina
How does a country rebuild while fighting for its survival? In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod , MPP student Marc Naro interviews Olek...
Rethinking Britain's Strategy for a Changing World with Jenny Bates
As the global economic order undergoes profound change, what kind of national strategy does the UK need? In this episode, Jenny Bates, 2025–...
From Evidence to Action: How Research Can Strengthen Education Systems
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Nawaz sit down with Dr Monazza Aslam, Research Director of the Data and Research in Education Rese...
Inside Afghanistan's Resistance: A Conversation with Ali Maisam Nazary
In this episode, BSG MPP student Claire Astrid Fuchs speaks with Ali Maisam Nazary, Head of Foreign Relations of the National Resistance Fro...
Beyond Income: Rethinking Poverty with Sabina Alkire
Is poverty simply about income, or is it about opportunities, health, education, dignity, and the freedom to live the life you value? In thi...
The Politics of Care: A conversation with Belén Villegas & Rossella Ciccia
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Belén Tomic sits down with Dr. Belén Villegas Plá and Dr. Rossella Ciccia to talk about care , its...
Rethinking Development Aid with Kevin Watkins
In this episode of Policy Pod, Nawaz Khan and Cristian Iftodii sit down with Kevin Watkins, visiting professor at LSE's Firoz Lalji Institut...
James Robinson on Latin America's Development Challenge, Institutions, and the Nobel Prize
Why do some countries succeed while others remain trapped in cycles of weak institutions and slow development? In this episode of the Oxford...
The Future of Democracy: A Conversation with Maya Tudor
A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores press...
The "Almost Prime Minister" | Pita Limjaroenrat
The "Almost Prime Minister" | Pita Limjaroenrat In this episode of Policy Pod with Deep Dive , Master of Public Policy students Marc Naro an...
The Role of Pan-African Philanthropy in Financing Governance and Public Policy.
This is a defining conversation on: The Role of Pan-African Philanthropy in Financing Governance and Public Policy. Host: Takudzwa Ngadziore...
Behind the Feed: Algorithmic Justice, Misogyny and User Rights
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Thenu and Jasmine speak with Chanel Contos about the growing influence of social media algorithms...