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.

Voices in Development: A Podcast from Yale's Economic Growth Center is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 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.

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  Episode #6

  Development Dialogues: What is the role of small farms in the future of agriculture?

  Jun 18, 202534 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Development Dialogues, a panel of experts dissect one of Africa’s most persistent development challenges: the low productivity of smallholder farmers. Despite decades of investment, innovation, and policy reform, yields on African small farms remain significantly below those in high-income countries—even when similar technologies are used.</p><p>The discussion explores the nuanced landscape of African agriculture with panelists Gérardine Mukeshimana, Christopher Udry and Mark Rosenzweig. Together, they examine the limitations of smallholder models, opportunities for structural transformation, and the imperative of inclusive rural development.</p>Gérardine Mukeshimana is Vice-President of the UN's I...

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  Episode #5

  Development Dialogues: Who will pay for the global energy transition?

  Apr 15, 202539 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Development Dialogues, host Catherine Chaney is joined by Max Bearak, Anant Sudarshan and Jessica Seddon to examine one of the most complex challenges in global development: how can the clean energy transition move forward both quickly and equitably, particularly for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) still grappling with poverty?</p><p>A central tension throughout the discussion is the balance between emissions reductions and economic growth. While wealthy nations historically contributed the most to climate change, LMICs are now under pressure to take costly action. </p><b>Max Bearak</b> is a reporter for The N...

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  Episode #4

  Development Dialogues: Are vocational training programs effective?

  Apr 1, 202538 minS3

  <p>Vocational training programs are designed to boost employment in low- and middle-income countries — but often they fall short. In the fourth in our series of Development Dialogues, we examine the real impact of vocational training programs in low- and middle-income countries. Our guests take on pressing questions around evidence, expectations, market realities, and coordination challenges in designing skills-based interventions for employment:</p><b>Oriana Bandiera</b> is the Sir Anthony Atkinson Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, where she also directs the Hub for Equal Representation. Her research explores how economic policies and institutions shape labor ma...

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  Episode #3

  Development Dialogues: The future of evidence-based policymaking and international development

  Feb 24, 202542 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Development Dialogues, Rory Stewart, Stefan Dercon, and Trudi Makhaya join host Catherine Cheney to discuss the challenges of evidence-based policy in an era where populism and narratives often outweigh facts. The conversation centers around how to ensure facts and evidence still matter in policymaking and international development, especially as political landscapes become increasingly divided.</p><p>Visit the Voices in Development homepage.<br/>To hear about new episodes, subscribe to our mailing list.<br/>Follow the Yale Economic Growth Center on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.</p>

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  Episode #2

  Development Dialogues: How can emerging economies break free from the sidelines of global trade?

  Dec 17, 202436 minS3

  <p>In the second episode of Development Dialogues, our new series with VoxDevTalks, host Catherine Cheney is joined by Amit Khandelwal, Isabela Manelici and Arvind Subramanian to discuss the challenges that developing countries encounter when opening their markets to trade, the effectiveness of industrial policy and the implications of Trump's presidency for trade in these nations.<br/><br/><b>Amit Khandelwal</b><b> </b>is the Dong-Soo Hahn Professor of Global Affairs and Economics at Yale University. He holds affiliations at the National Bureau of Economic Research and Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab.</p><p><b>Isabela Manelici</b>...

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