There is still a disproportionate amount of work women tend to in caring for others, which has far-reaching consequences beyond personal and societal fractures. What impact does unpaid carework, or labor, have on these women’s economic prospects, and how can we support them? To answer these questions, we speak with Laura Rawlings, Lead Economist for the Worl ... Show More
Mar 12
Knowledge in the Age of Disinformation and AI
What does knowledge mean in an age of AI, deepfakes, and disinformation? When information is everywhere, the real challenge is distinguishing insight from noise.In this episode of the Development Podcast, host Toni Karasanyi explores how knowledge is evolving in a world where mac ... Show More
22m 33s
Feb 6
Working together: Partnerships for Impact
In development, big wins come from working together — building trust, sharing expertise, and bringing the right partners to the table.In this episode of The Development Podcast, we explore why partnerships matter — from the teamwork and great duos we see in sport, to the coalitio ... Show More
22m 32s
Oct 2021
Women in Economics: Jayati Ghosh on Unpaid Care Work
The Women in Economics series showcases extraordinary work by extraordinary women in a field dominated by men. In this second episode, journalist Rhoda Metcalfe speaks with Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst, whose work on gender issues an ... Show More
22 m
Mar 2021
LinkedIn data on women's careers
An ‘entitlement gap’ between men and women in the UAE – a feeling of not being as deserving as men when it comes to pay rises, promotions and career progression – remains a hurdle in workplaces, according to a new survey from LinkedIn.
To discuss the impact of this phenomenon, ... Show More
17m 21s
