Podcasts

Why is it important to improve links between the agriculture, nutrition and food sectors?

March 11, 2019

In the past 50 years, there have been significant increases in agricultural productivity and falling food prices. However, hunger, malnutrition and poor health remain persistent development challenges. According to the…

Why are innovative approaches to evaluation and evidence synthesis important?

November 19, 2018

In recent years, there has been increased scrutiny of international development and particularly foreign aid. For example, the UK’s Department of International Development (DFID) regularly faces criticisms regarding the effectiveness of its…

Why is migration still a hot topic, and what is the role of research?

August 30, 2018

This podcast explores why migration remains so divisive, and the role of interdisciplinary research in enhancing discussions around this topic. More than 1 billion people are estimated to be migrants,…

Podcast: What is Antibiotic Resistance and Why is it a Serious Global Threat?

December 4, 2017

This podcast explores antibiotic resistance and why is it a serious global threat.

Podcast: Why Does Global Mental Health Deserve More Attention?

October 19, 2017

This podcast explores the question of global mental health and why it deserves more attention.

Podcast: How can we ensure the needs of people with disabilities are met in development?

June 27, 2017

This episode, part of the LIDC podcast series ‘Development Matters’, looks at disability in development and how we can ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are met in global development.