What is Development?

About this episode

This episode unpacks the evolution of development and explores its meaning in today's context through discussions with experts in various fields.

The term ‘development’ has been central to global conversations for decades, but the way it is understood, practised, and questioned has shifted dramatically. We’re launching our new podcast season by unpacking the evolution of development and tackling the question of what it means in today’s context.  In this episode of  Between the Lines.  IDS External Affairs Officer, Jigyasa Agarwal speaks with Roy Trivedy, former UN Resident Coordinator and UK civil servant; Camille Accolas, ecosystem builder in biodiversity and nature technology; and Emre Yuksek, Senior Advisor at the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency. Their careers span across diplomacy, humanitarian action, policy design, and emerging sustainability sectors.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Roy Trivedy, Camille Accolas, Emre Yuksek

Topics covered

• development
• global conversations
• sustainability
• biodiversity
• policy design

Keywords

• UN
• humanitarian action
• ecosystem builder
• nature technology

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Between the Lines

Places: UK

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