The Power Shift: Decolonising Development

The Power Shift: Decolonising Development podcast brings together activists, practitioners and thinkers to join a wide-ranging conversation on decolonisation, where they share ideas and identify tools for practical action. If you’d like to know more about decolonising development – and what it means in practice, or you would love to change the way you do your work in the development sector, then this is the right place.

The Power Shift: Decolonising Development is a science podcast hosted by Kate Bird, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kate Bird hosts The Power Shift: Decolonising Development, a science show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #47

  Trust-Based Philanthropy. Corey Oser & Effie Ansah Interviewed

  Oct 29, 202553 minS0

  <p>In our latest episode we delve into the transformative power of grassroots organisations and the crucial role of trust-based philanthropy in fostering meaningful change. We interviewed Corey Oser, Vice President of Programs at the Global Fund for Children and Effie Ansah from Little Fish Theatre, who share their insights and experiences in navigating the complexities of funding and community engagement. Corey begins by outlining the mission of the Global Fund for Children, which focuses on empowering child and youth-centered organisations through flexible and unrestricted funding. This innovative approach allows organisations to allocate resources based on their unique needs and...

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  Episode #46

  Empowering Local Voices in Global Development. Niharika Srivastava Interviewed

  Sep 29, 202543 minS1

  <p>In our latest episode, we interviewed Niharika Srivastava, an international development professional from India who specialises in evaluations and research. She has moved from the corporate world to impactful work in development and with a rich background in community theatre, economics and a passion for participatory learning, Niharika shares her insights on the critical role of context in development practices. She emphasizes that effective development work cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, it requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities present in each context. Sharing her experiences across Africa and Asia she highlights the necessity of...

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  Episode #45

  The power of community engagement in co-creating durable solution. Florence Ringe Interviewed

  Jun 26, 202549 minS1

  <p>In this week’s episode, we interviewed Florence Ringe Executive Director of Prince of Peace Orphans and Widows Vision(POPOW), a grassroots organization working across Kaberamaido, Kalaki, and Amolatar Districts of Teso and Lango sub-regions in North Eastern Uganda.  Florence’s talks of the importance of engaging the community in understanding the unique needs of particular communities rather than imposing external solutions that might end up not being sustainable. </p><p>Education being a critical area of focus, Florence mentions challenges faced by children in accessing quality education. Many children walk long distances to school, and the infrastructure often fails...

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  Episode #44

  Unpacking how identity manifests in racialised bodies through feminist approaches. Kenza Ben Azouz interviewed.

  Feb 6, 202534 minS1

  <p>In this week’s episode, we interview Kenza Ben Azouz, gender expert trained in feminist research and anthropology from Tunisia, and the newest addition to the Dev Hub team. Kenza tells us about feminist culture of care and the importance of rest in order to be able to reflect and act differently.</p><p>Kenza draws on Black feminism and Global South feminist scholars to contextualise the complexities of intersectional identities. We also discuss imposter syndrome and how it manifests in racialised bodies. </p><p>Kenza also talks about her lived experience as a French Tunisian woman, and how rac...

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  Episode #43

  Community-centred approach to humanitarian work. Rachel Kiddell-Monroe interviewed.

  Jan 16, 202547 minS1

  <p>In this week’s episode, we talk to Rachel Kiddell-Monroe, founder of the SeeChange initiative, which seeks to take a stand in the humanitarian sector and centre communities in a decolonised approach.</p><p>Rachel tells us about taking a community-centred approach to humanitarian work which is built around connection, engagement, co-design, and reflection. They have developed practical, open-source frameworks to incorporate the needs of the communities they work with.</p><p>Rachel emphasises the importance of not only personal reflection, but also taking a stand and speaking up in spaces of privilege, acknowledging that there is a risk.</p>...

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