
Oxford Policy Pod
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A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the..
Oxford Policy Pod
4h ago
??️ How does a world-renowned climate scientist become a leading environmental policymaker? In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, we sit down with Chile's Minister of the Environment, Maisa Rojas, to explore her journey from Oxford's labs to global climate negotiations.
??From Lead Author of IPCC's Assessment Reports researching paleoclimate to shaping Chile's climate policies and securing the historic Loss & Damage Fund at COP27, Minister Rojas shares her insights on the intersection of science, policy, and leadership in the fight against climate change.
⛴️ Discover a journey tha ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
1w ago
What are the threats to Democracy?
In this episode, Helen Orjuela and Marie Vanolli are joined by Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, to discuss the global state of democracy.
Together, they explore critical issues, including the erosion of freedoms like press and expression, the rise of the far right and its implications for representation, and the challenges facing democratic institutions. Amidst these concerns, the conversation also highlights opportunities for renewal, including advancements in the rule of law and ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
2w ago
"Something's Brewing" is a relaxed podcast series hosted by MPP student Wynsey. Each episode features a guest from the Blavatnik School of Government, sharing candid stories about their journey, experiences, and life beyond policy—all over a favorite drink from their home. In this episode, we hear about the life of Binka, a fellow MPP candidate from Slovakia - her childhood, career ups and downs and the formative experiences that have brought her into the world of policy evaluation. Binka shares her insights about evidence-based policy making and articulates her ambitions and vision for a care ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
3w ago
What does it mean to lead in the field of public policy? How do leaders navigate uncertainty and social pressures when making key decisions
In this inaugural episode, we sit down with two special guests—Marcos Peña, Former Chief of Staff of Argentina (2015-2019), and Francisco Sánchez Moreno, a leadership expert with extensive experience in the public sector. Together, they offer unique insights into leadership in contemporary politics after their time in government.
This episode takes an introspective journey, reflecting on both the personal and professional paths that shape political leaders ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
3w ago
COP27, held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, was expected to be the ‘Implementation COP’ that would translate previous commitments into tangible action.
Our host, Vitor Tomaz, is joined in this episode by Dr Courtney Howard to discuss her intellectual journey into climate advocacy, how global health advocacy and organisations can also push forward climate goals, and what a civil society participant aims to achieve at a global climate conference like COP.
Dr. Courtney Howard is a current MPP student at the Blavatnik School of Government, a former president of the ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
3M ago
Mexico is undergoing a constitutional and institutional crisis that is eroding its already fragile democracy. This is due to a recently approved constitutional reform that jeopardises checks and balances, the division of powers, the rule of law, judicial independence and democracy itself. (For more context of this reform, please read this article by Mariana De Lucio on the Blavatnik School of Government blog.)
These constitutional reforms have resulted in mass resignations among federal judges and even Supreme Court justices, who are stepping down from the judiciary. They will be replaced by c ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
4M ago
In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, host Nick Fabbri sits down with Haibado Abdoulkader Yacin, a Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholar and Master of Public Policy student at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Haibado, a dedicated public servant from Djibouti, shares her incredible personal story and journey from Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, to studying and working across three continents.
Haibado’s experiences span her role advising the Minister of Finance in Djibouti on youth employment and entrepreneurship, to her involvement in civil society movements focused on educational ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
4M ago
In this episode, MPP student and Rhodes Scholar Tahlia Smith speaks with John Roome, who recently concluded a distinguished 35-year career at the World Bank. Tahlia and John speak about:
Memories and reflections from John's time at Oxford
How Oxford and the Rhodes Scholarship shaped John's path to international public service
The evolution of the World Bank's role in an increasingly complex world
Balancing global initiatives with local needs in international development
Building coalitions to tackle climate change amid political polarisation
Leading diverse teams across cultures and continent ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
4M ago
His Excellency Governor Godwin Obaseki of Nigeria’s Edo State joins MPP student Mobayo Oguntunde to discuss the policy and politics behind some of his signature achievements, creating an environment for results and how Nigeria might address some emerging policy challenges ..read more
Oxford Policy Pod
6M ago
Gargi Sharma Goel is career civil servant, part of the Indian Revenue Service, and works in the Ministry of Finance of the government of India. Gargi lives in New Delhi. Gargi focuses on tax policy and has been involved in the preparation of the Union Budget. She keeps a close watch on the pulse of the Indian economy and has undertaken many policy initiatives for its growth and development. Her key area of interest has been the utility of tax policy for socio-economic welfare, and she is interested in exploring tax policy as a tool for promoting equitable growth across all sections of society ..read more