The Poverty Research & Policy Podcast is produced by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) and features interviews with researchers about poverty, inequality, and policy in the United States.
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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. Established in 1975, IFPRI currently has more than 600 employees working in over 50 countries. It is a research center of CGIAR, a worldwide partnership engaged in agricultural research for development.
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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty.
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The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University is committed to creating new knowledge about the root causes of poverty, developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and rapidly translating research findings into action through policy and best practices. Poverty is about more than lacking the resources to meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. We recognize the interrelatedness of race, gender and poverty. NYU McSilver is de ...
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Ending hunger, poverty and reducing inequality will take a whole lot more than what has been business as usual for us. We bring African voices to share their take on what the future holds.
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Welcome to ‘The Boma’—a new podcast about livestock in the developing world—the cattle, camels, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry—that provide billions of people with nutrition, income, resources and livelihoods. How can small scale livestock systems be sustainable, as well as profitable? How can they help protect the environment? Do they harm or enhance human health? Check out The Boma to hear diverse perspectives on some of the hottest topics debated today and dive deep into the best and late ...
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The Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy is an independent, ecumenical organisation established to conduct research into the implications of Christian social thinking for formulating public policy in Australia, and to teach Christian social thinking and its implications for public policy in Australia. In pursuit of its mission the YIRSP explores how the social values embedded in the Scriptures can shed light on how to tackle current challenges to human wellbeing, including; -issues ...
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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Rebecca Ford, Professor Matt Hannon, and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com
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Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways you can best help others, whether through your charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Talks features presentations and discussions that can help you find something you're excited about. Lately, we've been focusing a lot on new opportunities in pandemic prevention, charity entrepreneurship, and AI safety. But we also have talks on other important topics like animal welfare, global health, nuclear securi ...
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Massive Change Radio Archive chronicles the weekly interviews host Jennifer Leonard conducted in 2003-2004 at CIUT-FM in Toronto, while researching and writing a book on "the future of global design" with Bruce Mau. The radio show served as a primary research vehicle for answering the question "Now that we can do anything, what will we do?"
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What does it look like when evidence drives change for people and communities? To find out, we ask influential leaders the tough questions. How do you prioritize the roles of research and facts? How do you turn policy into practice? And how do you hold yourself accountable for diversity, equity, and inclusion progression in your leadership? Evidence in Action (formerly Critical Value) inspires changemakers to lead with evidence and act with equity. At a time when trust in institutions is low ...
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Anna Godøy and Jennie Romich on the Impacts of Increasing the Minimum Wage for Working Parents and Child-Care Workers
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Minimum wage workers, especially those with children, face barriers to affordable child care. Child care costs can prevent working parents who earn minimum wage from participating in the labor market. Alternately, many child-care workers also face financial barriers because they, too, earn minimal wages. Therefore, increasing the minimum wage would…
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Carl Gershenson On Eviction and the Rental Housing Crisis in the Rural United States
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There are more than 17 million renters in the rural Unites States. While popular perceptions of eviction may be that they are predominantly an urban issue, low-income rural renters face some unique challenges in finding and maintaining secure housing. Dr. Carl Gershenson shares insights from his extensive work on eviction, and in particular from th…
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Dr. Kara Dean-Assael and Dr. Anthony Salerno in Conversation with Seth Porges and Dr. Stephen Porges
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Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role the autonomic nervous system — especially the vagus nerve — plays in regulating health and behavior. Created and developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the theory describes the physiological and psychological states underlying mental health challenges and everyday behavior. With his son, director and producer Seth Por…
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Election Special with Sir John Curtice and Daisy Powell-Chandler
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The long-awaited 2024 General Election is just around the corner - but how important will climate change be in the context of voting intention? Joining Matt and Fraser to discuss this, and analyse the key differences between the manifestos, are Daisy Powell-Chandler from Public First, and Sir John Curtice, political scientist and Professor of polit…
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Wizdom Powell on Improving Mental Health Care
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In this conversation, we explore the distinction between “fixing” people’s mental health and building systems and institutions that don’t cause harm in the first place. We are joined by Wizdom Powell, a psychologist, tenured professor, and nationally recognized expert on racial trauma, healing, and health equity. She is now the chief purpose office…
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José Loya On How Race, Gender, And Age affect Access To Mortgage Credit And The Implications For Inequality
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Homeownership is one of the most common ways to accumulate wealth and promote intergenerational economic mobility in the United States. But even with laws and policies designed to ensure equal access to housing and financing, access to mortgage credit is far from equal. Factors like the race, gender, and age of the applicant can result in less favo…
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The Unjust Climate: Measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women, and youth
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IFPRI Policy SeminarThe Unjust Climate: Measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women, and youthCo-organized by IFPRI, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Gender, Climate Change and Nutrition Integration Initiative (GCAN)June 18, 20249:30 – 11:00 am (America/New York)3:30 – 5:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)7:00 – 8:30 pm (Asia/Kolk…
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Food and farming in a net-zero Scotland
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How do agriculture and food production affect climate change and biodiversity, and can we fully decarbonise this industry? Becky, Fraser and Matt are joined by agriculture and environment consultant Keesje Avis, and Mike Robinson, Chief Exec of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and Co-Chair of the 'Farming for 1.5 Degrees' report.…
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Michael Elliott on the Approach to Inclusive Institutional Change
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Kim hosts a conversation that delves into the dynamic relationship between evidence-driven change and the pursuit of social and racial equity when institutions prioritize these goals. We are joined by Michael Elliott, the current President of Amherst College. He has led significant institutional change efforts at different universities he’s been a …
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Famines and Fragility: Making humanitarian, developmental, and peacebuilding responses work
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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESFamines and Fragility: Making humanitarian, developmental, and peacebuilding responses workCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)14:30 TO 16:15 CETJUN 11, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:15AM EDTGlobally, the number of people facing crisis-level or worse acute food insecurit…
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Tackling the Hidden Costs of our Food Systems
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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARTackling the Hidden Costs of our Food SystemsCo-organized by IFPRI, The Food System Economics Commission (FSEC), and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)JUN 6, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDTFood systems provide important benefits to the global population, not only providing food but also supporting livelihoods for more than one …
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Understanding the New Dynamics of Agrifood Trade, Perspectives by Pascal Lamy
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SPECIAL EVENTUnderstanding the New Dynamics of Agrifood Trade, Perspectives by Pascal LamyCo-hosted jointly by IFPRI and Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)MAY 30, 2024 - 2:30 TO 4:00PM EDTGeopolitical tensions, as well as conflicts at the regional, national, and local levels, climate change and sustainability challenges, and the …
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Launch of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
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Matt is joined by Dr Jen Roberts as they share the launch of their brand new institute - the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, or SISC for short. We hear from some of the attendees and also some selected highlights from the event itself.Von Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
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Fay Twersky on Rethinking Institutional Distrust
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We tackle the challenging question of how evidence can drive change for people and communities in a climate of widespread institutional distrust. We explore the root causes of this erosion of trust and its impact on decision-making processes. Join us as we uncover innovative strategies that can bridge the gap between evidence and action, rebuild tr…
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2024 Global Food Policy Report
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Despite significant progress in addressing hunger, malnutrition remains a major challenge in all regions of the world. Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies, as well as diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Worldwide, as many as 3 billion pe…
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Dr. Andrew Cleek in Conversation with Dr. Kimberly Hoagwood
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Dr. Andrew F. Cleek, McSilver’s Deputy Executive Director, speaks with Dr. Kimberly E. Hoagwood, the Cathy and Stephen Graham Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, about how to make improvements to large and complex health systems.…
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Dr. Anthony Salerno in Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard
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Dr. Anthony Salerno, NYU McSilver’s Innovation and Implementation Officer, speaks with Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard of UNC–Greensboro about the important and often under-appreciated role of resilience in addressing mental health issues — especially in communities of color and among young people.Von McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research
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Waste not, want not: leasing, fixing and borrowing to reduce consumption
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How to reduce consumption and cut waste, with a focus on re-use and sharing. Joining the Local Zero team are Samantha Moir from Zero Waste Scotland, and Jo Hartga, who runs the Southside Tool Library at South Seeds, a Glasgow charity helping people to live more sustainably.Von Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
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Justin Milner on the Power of Objective Evidence
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We explore how evidence shapes policy, philanthropy, and learning agendas to help drive social change. We also unpack the challenges changemaking institutions can face when incorporating evidence and evaluation into their processes. And we offer insights into how governments and other institutions can foster more trust with the people and communiti…
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Globalization of the Bioeconomy: Recent Trends and Drivers of Bioeconomy Programs and Policies
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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARGlobalization of the Bioeconomy: Recent Trends and Drivers of Bioeconomy Programs and PoliciesCo-organized by IFPRI, International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IACGB) and CGIARMAY 7, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EDTThe bioeconomy approach to sustainable development holds great promise in reducing dependence on fossil fuels,…
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Sudan at a Crossroads: Food Systems, Hunger, and Humanitarian Aid During Civil Conflict
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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARSudan at a Crossroads: Food Systems, Hunger, and Humanitarian Aid During Civil ConflictMAY 2, 2024 - 10:00 TO 11:30AM EDTIn April 2023, Sudan descended into a violent civil war that has displaced more than 8 million people, destroyed critical infrastructure, and left half the country’s population in need of humanitarian assista…
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Community Benefit Funds - what does success look like?
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Matt and Becky return from their Easter breaks to welcome Rachel Searle, Head of Communities and Impact at Foundation Scotland, and Fiona Smith, chair of Glenkens and District Trust, to discuss the successes and difficulties of community benefit funds from two different perspectives. https://www.glenkenstrust.org.uk/…
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Doug Elmendorf on Evidence in Policymaking and Higher Education
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We explore the use of data and evidence in policy making and higher education. We will hear from Doug Elmendorf, dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, about teaching the next generation. How are educators teaching students about the role of data and evidence in discourse and persuasion? We will also dive into policy areas where Doug sees the most roo…
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Dairy and Nutrition in the Global South: Potential, Progress, and Obstacles Ahead
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POLICY SEMINARDairy and Nutrition in the Global South: Potential, Progress, and Obstacles AheadAPR 24, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDTMalnutrition in early childhood is a major risk factor for premature death and disease, and is associated with 45% of all deaths of children under the age of 5. But malnutrition has important economic consequences too, by…
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LaTosha Brown on the Impact of Evidence in Social Movements
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We examine the unique challenges and opportunities of using evidence to drive change within the context of a social movement, particularly in an era of heightened partisanship and media influence. We explore how evidence can serve as a powerful tool to galvanize social movements, but also the potential pitfalls when facts are obscured by ideologica…
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Deepening Social Protection Systems: Enhancing livelihoods and health in Ethiopia
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POLICY SEMINARDeepening Social Protection Systems: Enhancing livelihoods and health in EthiopiaAPR 17, 2024 - 10:30AM TO 12:00PM EDTTwenty years after the establishment of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP), a major social protection system, the country’s government, donors, and other stakeholders are implementing multidimensional grad…
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Heather Hahn on Decoding America's Safety Net
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We are joined by Heather Hahn, associate Vice President for the Urban Institute Center on Labor, Human Services and Population, to discuss the complexities and challenges of safety net programs in the U.S. Heather helps us probe into the history of these programs and the influence of traditional American values on their design. We look at the barri…
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Marci Ybarra on Challenges for Latina Mothers Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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COVID-19 interrupted life on multiple levels for many people regardless of race, economic class, or citizenship. For Latina mothers who either lacked legal status or were part of a mixed-status household, the pandemic intensified the challenges they faced even before this health and economic crisis. In their paper, “No Calm Before the Storm: Low-In…
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Harnessing the Power of Open Data
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Fraser and Becky (& Becky's dog Kaya!) are joined by Angus Paterson, Electric Vehicles Strategy Senior Officer at Essex County Council, and Joe Ash, Net Zero Associate at UK Power Networks. In this episode we chat about how Essex is harnessing the power of open data to fulfil their net zero planning ambitions, and how the relationship between counc…
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Post COP28 Priorities for Advancing Food Systems Transformation
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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESPost COP28 Priorities for Advancing Food Systems TransformationCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)MAR 27, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDT / 14:30 TO 16:00 CETHeld in 2023, the planet’s hottest year on record, COP28 has been heralded for its strong focus on food s…
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Michael McAfee on Equity in a Multiracial Democracy
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We’re joined by Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it means to lead and carry out work that is in service to all people. We discuss the tension between individual worldviews and what evidence shows, especially when pursuing social change that is enduring, scalable, and genuinely centers people m…
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Jesse Rothstein On Ways To Reduce Intergenerational Poverty
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Experiencing poverty in childhood can hinder a person’s opportunities throughout their own lifetime, and those of their children and grandchildren as well. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently released a report titled “Reducing Intergenerational Poverty.” For this episode, we're joined by Jesse Rothstein, who serve…
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Greener Better Living: Finance for the Future
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Living Places is a social enterprise focused on funding and delivery of community focused, place-based models for a just net zero transition. Becky and Fraser are joined by their co-founder, Rufus Grantham, to discuss his work in this space. There's a bit of maths and finance - but stick with it! https://livingplaces.earth/…
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Global Food 50/50 Launch Event
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LAUNCH EVENTGlobal Food 50/50 Launch EventCo-organized by Global Health 50/50, IFPRI, and UN WomenMAR 7, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EST / 1:00 TO 2:30pm BSTThe Global Food 50/50 initiative monitors progress and holds food system organizations accountable for advancing gender-just and equitable food systems. This event marks the launch of the third annu…
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Luke Shaefer on the Legacy of Persistent Poverty in America
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We explore the resurgence of interest in rural communities. We delve into the current state of rural research, uncovering the gaps compared to urban research. We dive into the legacies of the deepest poverty in America and the mechanisms through which it persists. We’ll hear from Luke Shaefer, co-author of a new book, The Injustice of Place: Uncove…
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Reforming Agricultural Policies and Farm Support to Advance Sustainable Food System Transformation
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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESReforming Agricultural Policies and Farm Support to Advance Sustainable Food System TransformationCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)15:00 TO 16:45 CETFEB 29, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:45AM ESTIn the recent COP28 Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Foo…
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The Fuel Poverty Research Network: Understanding Fuel Poverty
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What can we do to tackle fuel poverty more effectively? A busy episode of Local Zero as Matt, Becky and Fraser are joined by Dr Nicola Willand from RMIT University in Melbourne, Professor Lucie Middlemiss from the University of Leeds, and Dr Neil Simcock from Liverpool John Moores University. Nicki, Lucie and Neil are part of the Fuel Poverty Resea…
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Maretta McDonald on Wealth Inequality and Housing Values of Black Meccas in the New South
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Black Meccas are cities where it appears that Black communities thrive more-so than other places in the United States. However, the housing values of Black-owned properties in these areas are substantially lower compared to their white counterparts, revealing the presence of wealth inequality even in cities where Black people are thought to experie…
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Introducing the new Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS)
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POLICY SEMINARIntroducing the new Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS)FEB 22, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM ESTThe new Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS) https://weai.ifpri.info/wemns/ is a streamlined tool for measuring women’s empowerment, intended for use in large-scale, multitopic surveys…
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Cecilia Muñoz on How Evidence Catalyzes Workplace Equity
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We are joined by author and immigration advocate Cecilia Muñoz who served for eight years on President Obama's senior team, including five years leading the White House Domestic Policy Council as an assistant to President Obama. Cecilia opens up about how her experience as a Midwestern Latina shaped her identity, and how she pivoted from working as…
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Citizens assemble: participatory approaches for climate action
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After catching up on professional and personal news, Matt, Becky and Fraser welcome Rachel Coxcoon to the pod. Rachel, a former councillor and founder/director of Climate Guide, and is currently doing a PHD at Lancaster University. In this episode, we talk about the role of deliberative democracy such as climate assemblies, and how we can use these…
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Stephen Benjamin on Using Local Solutions to Drive National Impact
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We explore the potential of applying locally sourced solutions to address national problems. We examine how research organizations can harness evidence from grassroots initiatives, community-led projects, and local expertise to inform national policies and drive meaningful change. Join us in our conversation with Stephen Benjamin, who served as May…
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From Commitments to Impact
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SPECIAL EVENTFrom Commitments to Impact: Analyzing the Global Commitments Toward Promoting Food Security and Healthy DietsCo-organized by IFPRI and The Rockefeller FoundationFEB 6, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM ESTSince the mid-2010s, progress in reducing food insecurity and improving diet quality has stalled. Multiple shocks, including the COVID-19 pande…
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Every Tree Tells a Story
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Matt has very exciting news to share before he and Becky welcome James Bonner from Every Tree Tells a Story to discuss his work. https://everytree.uk/Von EnergyREV
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Ethiopia's livestock: An interview with Namukolo Covic
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At more than 50 million animals, Ethiopia's livestock population is the largest in Africa and the eighth largest in the world. But livestock productivity in Ethiopia remains low. Namukolo Covic, the ILRI Director General's representative to Ethiopia, CGIAR Ethiopia country convener and the CGIAR regional director for Eastern and Southern Africa, ta…
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IRP Book Talk: Luke Shaefer on “The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America”
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Where you live can affect the quality of education you receive, your chances of finding a good job, and even how long you might live. In their new book, “The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America,” Dr. Luke Shaefer and his co-authors Kathryn Edin and Timothy Nelson create a new way of looking at poverty, called the Index o…
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Origami Activism - Paperboats, The Arts, and Local Climate Action
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Joining Becky and Fraser for the first episode of 2024 are Scotland's Makar (National Poet) Kathleen Jamie, and writer Sandy Winterbottom, who talk to us about 'Paperboats' - a campaign led by Scottish writers, poets and creatives, and about the need to repair the divide between the arts and science.…
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Welcome to Evidence in Action
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In the series premiere of the Evidence in Action, Kim and Sarah explore the multifaceted role of evidence, revealing how it can inform and refine policies for better social, economic, and environmental outcomes. We delve into the pivotal uses of evidence in various contexts. We unravel how evidence can be harnessed to detect problems, identify effe…
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Welcome to Evidence in Action, a new podcast from the Urban Institute. In this season, co-hosts Sarah Rosen Wartell, President of the Urban Institute and Kimberlyn Leary, Executive Vice President of the Urban Institute, are going to explore the role of evidence and how it can help us to shape policy and achieve better social, economic, and environm…
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Jessica Pac on the Effects of Child Poverty Reductions on Child Protective Services Involvement
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Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement is common, especially for children experiencing poverty, or who are Black or Native American. About a third of children are subject to a CPS investigation before their 18th birthday, but research shows reducing child poverty could help change this. In this episode, Dr. Jessica Pac discusses the recent pap…
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