In Pursuit of Development Podcast
1) Empowering Bureaucrats for Better Government Performance — Dan Honig
Dan Banik and Dan Honig explore the concept of mission-driven bureaucrats, emphasizing the importance of empowerment, trust, and autonomy over strict compliance and control in improving government per...Show More
2) Rising Powers and the New Global Order — Rohan Mukherjee
Dan Banik and Rohan Mukherjee explore how the Global South seeks greater representation and status within the liberal international order, challenging Western-centric perspectives and advocating for m...Show More
3) Great Power Competition and the Global South — Ilaria Carrozza
Dan Banik and Ilaria Carrozza explore how countries in the Global South navigate the power dynamics between the US, China, and Russia, asserting their agency and strategic interests.
4) Politics, power, and resistance — Ian Shapiro
Dan Banik and Ian Shapiro discuss the concept of domination, the essential functions of political parties, and the challenges facing modern democracies.
5) Administrative Capacity and Its Impact on Development in Pakistan — Sameen A. Mohsin Ali
Dan Banik and Sameen A. Mohsin Ali discuss the intricacies of bureaucratic capacity in Pakistan, examining how administrative effectiveness, political dynamics, and patronage impact the implementation...Show More
6) Infrastructure, Governance, and Society in Modern Africa — Karuti Kanyinga
Dan Banik and Karuti Kanyinga discuss the benefits and challenges of China's infrastructure investments in Africa while also considering the impact of campaign finance on political equity and governan...Show More
Infrastructure, Governance, and Society in Modern Africa — Karuti Kanyinga
43:48 | Apr 17th, 2024
7) Politics of the Planet — Lan Marie Nguyen Berg
Dan Banik and Lan Marie Nguyen Berg discuss the complexities of implementing climate and development strategies, emphasizing the necessity of bold leadership and innovative policies to address the exi...Show More
8) Tackling the Energy Access and Development Challenge — Jörg Ankel-Peters
Dan Banik and Jörg Ankel-Peters discuss the global challenge of energy poverty, emphasizing the need for innovative energy solutions to provide sustainable and reliable access.
9) The US-China Partnership That Transformed International Trade — Elizabeth Ingleson
Dan Banik and Elizabeth Ingleson explore the historical transformation of the "Made in China" label, how the neoliberal shift in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s was pivotal for China's in...Show More
The US-China Partnership That Transformed International Trade — Elizabeth Ingleson
47:55 | Mar 27th, 2024
10) Empowering Change: Leadership's Role in Global Development — Willem Fourie
Dan Banik and Willem Fourie explore the complexities of leadership, focusing on the characteristics that define successful leaders and the common pitfalls that lead to failure.
Empowering Change: Leadership's Role in Global Development — Willem Fourie
45:53 | Mar 20th, 2024