EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 44 MIN
The driving force of development with Susan Brown
from Women Leaders
International development has come to an end, according to some economists. Be it the sudden closure of USAID earlier this year, the shift of EU and NATO states to defence spending, or the populist inspired interest in isolationism, the inclination to fund others is diminishing.However, development is not just about foreign aid: it is also about allocating the means to improve the one that benefits all. Whether the national eradication of disease or international drives towards better governance and prosperity, the core idea is not charity. So, what actually is development? There can be no better person to explain and explore the wide and complex world of development and its core international function than Susan Brown, United Nations Assistant Secretary General at the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and head of its advocacy efforts. A woman with incredible experience in the international world, she brings in-depth knowledge, common sense and a lot of wit to the core needs of the world.This episode was recorded 17 September 2025MentionsUNDPAdam Tooze, The End of DevelopmentWomen not rescued in Afghanistan earthquakeChaptersCurrent challenges facing the UNUnderstanding development and differentiating it from humanitarian aidUNDP's budget and funding sourcesThe future of UNDP and global developmentEngaging corporates in developmentFollowSusan Brown UNDP website & X/TwitterInstagram @women_leaders_podcastWatch this episode on our YouTube channelEuropean Leadership Network Twitter LinkedIn Facebook, websiteIlana Bet-ElCreditsProduction: Florence FerrandoMusic: Let Good Times Roll, RA from #Uppbeat License code: ZXIIIJUU2ISPZIJTContribute to the conversation with a comment & a 5-⭐️Reach us on our Instagram and follow for updates @women_leaders_podcastWatch now our episode on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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International development has come to an end, according to some economists. Be it the sudden closure of USAID earlier this year, the shift of EU and NATO states to defence spending, or the populist inspired interest in isolationism, the inclination to fund others is diminishing.However, development is not just about foreign aid: it is also about allocating the means to improve the one that benefits all. Whether the national eradication of disease or international drives towards better governance and prosperity, the core idea is not charity. So, what actually is development? There can be no better person to explain and explore the wide and complex world of development and its core international function than Susan Brown, United Nations Assistant Secretary General at the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and head of its advocacy efforts. A woman with incredible experience in the international world, she brings in-depth knowledge, common sense and a lot of wit to the core needs of the world.This episode was recorded 17 September 2025MentionsUNDPAdam Tooze, The End of DevelopmentWomen not rescued in Afghanistan earthquakeChaptersCurrent challenges facing the UNUnderstanding development and differentiating it from humanitarian aidUNDP's budget and funding sourcesThe future of UNDP and global developmentEngaging corporates in developmentFollowSusan Brown UNDP website & X/TwitterInstagram @women_leaders_podcastWatch this episode on our YouTube channelEuropean Leadership Network Twitter LinkedIn Facebook, websiteIlana Bet-ElCreditsProduction: Florence FerrandoMusic: Let Good Times Roll, RA from #Uppbeat License code: ZXIIIJUU2ISPZIJTContribute to the conversation with a comment & a 5-⭐️Reach us on our Instagram and follow for updates @women_leaders_podcastWatch now our episode on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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