S6 E2: Rethinking the future of development aid
Episode 55 of the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice podcast, hosted by LSE Department of International Development, titled "S6 E2: Rethinking the future of development aid" was published on October 20, 2025 and runs 106 minutes.
October 20, 2025 ·106m · Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice
Summary
Rethinking the future of development aidSpeakers: Clare Short is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for International Development from 1997 to 2003Kevin Watkins is a former CEO of Save the Children UK and is a visiting professor at the Firoz Lalji Institute for AfricaDeborah Doane is an ID alum and the Author of ‘the INGO Problem’ and a partner of Rights CoLabChair: James Putzel, LSE ID This event is part of the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice guest lecture series hosted by the International Development Department at LSE.
Episode Description
Rethinking the future of development aid
Speakers: Clare Short is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for International Development from 1997 to 2003
Kevin Watkins is a former CEO of Save the Children UK and is a visiting professor at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa
Deborah Doane is an ID alum and the Author of ‘the INGO Problem’ and a partner of Rights CoLab
Chair: James Putzel, LSE ID
This event is part of the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice guest lecture series hosted by the International Development Department at LSE.