PlanetWorka - A World in Development
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Insight into the international development world by an experienced development and humanitarian professional. Episodes include diary vignettes of a variety of locations, reflections on development topics, and analysis of trends and issues. For those interested in development, humanitarianism or the world at large. A PlanetWorka podcast series - see other PlanetWorka podcast series: Agency &..
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
Pakistan retains significant social development challenges but also implements some impressive programs that directly impact millions of people. Development programs count, as PlanetWorka discovers, but the long arm of Pakistani intelligence agencies reach into the world of development ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
The Syrian crisis has created profound effects on refugee and host communities in Lebanon. As this episode discovers it is the children and women who suffer the most, while men remain victims of the ongoing conflict ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
How important is a tree? As it turns out vitally important for saving lives in the Irrawaddy Delta of Myanmar. Join PlanetWorka as we explore the Delta and consider the effects of Cyclone Nargis on people who live here ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
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Akobo is in opposition territory on the ethiopian border with South Sudan. Danger lurks everywhere, and each encounter bristles with risk. PlanetWorka navigates through conflict lines, almost unscathed ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
one of the most intense storms ever recorded, Super Typhoon Haiyan, slammed into Leyte Province in the Philippines in November 2013, leading to the deaths of thousands and dsiplacement of hundreds of thousands. PlanetWorka considers the potential for a double disaster for those displaced - the loss of their land and housing ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
Uganda's politics is based on brutal power, but it's culture sparkles with vibrant colour, and a witty gregarious people and culture. Political lessons can be illuminating, as PlanetWorka finds out ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
Remote communities can be completely isolated by both communication breakdown and accessibility. PlanetWorka visits the settlement of Kunoa on the Bougainville west coast and rediscovers the importance of disaster risk reduction pograms focusing on young people ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
The power of youth activism and leadership is transformative for both our societies, and as individuals. Attending an Asian Development Bank annual event showcasing Youth for Asia, PlanetWorka reflects on his own journey in a powerful youth movement in South Africa ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
Child and cattle raids, deep ethnic tensions and an obstinate and aggressive government present enormous challenges to South Sudan's nation building. PlanetWorka considers how these are pushing this new nation to the brink of civil war ..read more
PlanetWorka - A World in Development
5M ago
Papua New Guinea is an intriguing country beset by violence. Bougainville is no different, but is struggling to shed the legacy of a bitter civil conflict and open a pathway to independence. PlanetWorka visits for the first time ..read more