Voices in Development: A Podcast from Yale's Economic Growth Center
A regular series exploring issues related to sustainable development and economic justice in low and middle income countries. Produced by the Economic Growth Center at Yale University.
Podcasting since 2022 • 15 episodes
Voices in Development: A Podcast from Yale's Economic Growth Center
Latest Episodes
Climate Change & Water Scarcity: Islamul Haque and Mushfiq Mobarak on crafting research based on community needs in Bangladesh
Rising sea levels are already creating intersecting crises in Bangladesh, often described as “the ground zero of climate change." How can social scientists aid in the response? When economists Isl...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:44
Tailoring Inequality Research for the Latin American Context: Marcela Eslava, Santiago Levy, and Ana de la O on region-specific research collaboration
In Latin America, inequality has persisted despite major structural economic and social change. In order to help develop effective policies for a more equitable society, a new research initiative explores the causes and consequences of inequali...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:40
Why women in India are dropping out of the workforce: Farzana Afridi and Kanika Mahajan
Although women around the world have joined the labor market in rising numbers over the past several decades, the percentage of women in the labor force in India has declined, even while their education levels have risen and the country has exp...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:17
Building In-Country Partnerships in Development Economics: Chris Udry, Francis Annan, and Rohini Pande share insights from Ghana and Beyond
Much of the research on economic development in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, is led by researchers who are outsiders to the regions they study. While this outsider perspective can help them see elements of the soci...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:23
Digital Inclusion & Economic Development: Conversations with Pramod Varma, Alix Peterson Zwane and Rohini Pande
Despite the widespread acknowledgment of the potential for digital technologies to accelerate inclusive economic growth, not everyone has access to the mobile devices, internet connectivity, and affordable data they need to participate meaningf...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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22:17