In Pursuit of Development

Dan Banik

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Step into conversations that travel across continents and challenge the way you think about progress. From democracy and inequality to climate resilience and healthcare, Dan Banik explores how societies navigate the complex terrain of democracy, poverty, inequality, and sustainability. Through dialogues with scholars, leaders, and innovators, In Pursuit of Development uncovers how ideas travel, why policies succeed or fail, and what it takes to build a more just and resilient world. Expect sharp insights, candid reflections, and a global perspective that connects local struggles to universal aspirations. Listen, reflect, and be inspired to see global development in a new light. 🎧

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Recent episodes

  • Why fighting corruption is more complicated than we think | Michael JohnstonOct 21, 2026 · 53 min
  • Voice without authority: The Global South after Aid | Dan BanikOct 14, 2026 · 19 min
  • Why hope is what we need | Dan BanikJun 17, 2026 · 32 min
  • How civil society adapts when aid shrinks | Tikhala ItayeJun 3, 2026 · 48 min
  • Is Rwanda a development success? | Pritish BehuriaMay 20, 2026 · 46 min
  • African agency at the crossroads | Dan BanikMay 13, 2026 · 25 min
  • How public institutions become captured | Elizabeth Dávid-BarrettApr 29, 2026 · 44 min
  • Why the UN looks different from the Global South | Alanna O’MalleyApr 22, 2026 · 47 min
  • The poverty trap that kills a million people a year | Madhukar PaiApr 15, 2026 · 51 min
  • Can aid still fight poverty? | Elina SchejaApr 8, 2026 · 39 min

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