Podcasts Home > News and Blogs > Podcasts Dr Isaac Olufadewa in conversation about Nigeria’s Slum and Rural Health Initiative November 6, 2020 We’re delighted to be launching LIDC’s new podcast series. We’ll be talking to those who are making positive change happen in the global development landscape, with a focus on the… 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. Archives January 2021 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017