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APORDE Podcast SeriesProfessor Mushtaq Khan on Governance, Corruption and Industrial PolicyIn this episode of the APORDE Podcast Series, host Thobani Khumalo speaks with Professor Mushtaq Khan of SOAS University of London about governance, corruption, and why many development and industrial policies fail at the point of implementation.Professor Khan introduces his influential concept of political settlements and explains why effective governance reforms must be pragmatic, incremental, and aligned with existing power structures. The discussion challenges moralistic approaches to corruption, rethinks anti-corruption strategies, and explores how industrial policy can succeed when designed around feasible enforcement and real incentives.
2026-01-0823 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesRethinking Policy with Dr. Seeraj Mohamed at APORDE 2025Host Thobani Khumalo sits down with Dr. Seeraj Mohamed (Deputy Director for Economics, South African Parliamentary Budget Office; Adjunct Professor, UWC) to unpack what sets heterodox/decolonial economics apart from the mainstream. Dr. Mohamed traces the shift from political economy’s focus on production, reproduction, and distribution to neoclassical models centred on markets and “rational” agents—showing what gets left out: unpaid care work, environmental costs, power, institutions, and collective dynamics (think Ubuntu) that shape real economies.The discussion then turns to South Africa’s macro policy since 1994—from GE...
2025-11-1124 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesProf. Mwangi Wa Gĩthĩnji on Decolonial Paths to Development at APORDE 2025In this episode, Prof. Mwangi Wa Gĩthĩnji (University of Massachusetts Amherst) challenges the idea that there’s a single road to “modernity.” Drawing on his co-edited trilogy Decolonial Reconstellations—especially Volume II, Dissolving Master Narratives—he argues for development defined as expanding people’s possibilities in their own historical and ecological context. That means industrialising under climate constraints, negotiating transformation within democratic politics, and learning from others without copy-pasting their models.The conversation then turns to AfCFTA: why tariff cuts alone won’t deliver structural transformation and may entrench ...
2025-11-1118 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesRethinking Development & Industrial Policy — Prof. Fiona Tregenna on APORDE’s ImpactIn this episode, Thobani Khumalo speaks with Prof. Fiona Tregenna (University of Johannesburg; SARChI in Industrial Development) about the evolution and significance of APORDE—the African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics. Prof. Tregenna reflects on two decades of the programme, why exposure to plural and heterodox perspectives matters, and how APORDE and its sister course IPPM (Industrial Policy for Policymakers) build lasting professional networks across the continent.The conversation then turns to why industrial development and industrial policy remain central to Africa’s growth—what went wrong with p...
2025-10-3116 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAn Interview with Zeinab Camara, Aporde 2024 alumniWith Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Honorable Zeinab Camara is a prominent Guinean political leader, senior international consultant, and partner in a strategy and advisory firm specializing in governance, development, and the extractive industries in Africa. With nearly two decades of experience across public, private, and non-governmental sectors, she is renowned...
2024-12-0226 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAn Interview With Adeyemi Dipeolu, Aporde 2024 LecturerWith Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Adeyemi Dipeolu is an economist, diplomat, and public administrator. Until May 2023, he served as Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters in the Office of the Vice President Osinbajo of Nigeria. Prior to this, Dr Dipeolu was at the UN Economic Commission for Africa...
2024-11-1916 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAn Interview with Echezona Asuzu, Aporde 2024 alumniWith Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Comrade Echezona Asuzu serves as the Principal Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and is the National Coordinator of its Climate Change, Green Jobs, and Just Transition Program. With a Master’s degree in Industrial and Employment Relations from the University of Tu...
2024-11-1814 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAn Interview with Uduak Akpan, Aporde 2024 alumniWith Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Dr. Uduak Akpan is an accomplished and versatile Development Economist with a strong research background and extensive professional experience in implementing development projects. He has expertise in designing and conducting comprehensive economic research, particularly in the energy and transport sectors. He has led several teams...
2024-10-3119 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAn Interview with Ha-Joon Chang, Aporde 2024 LecturerWith Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Ha-Joon Chang has worked on a wide range of issues related to economic development, especially trade and industrial policies, productive capabilities development, institutions and development, global economic system, the history of economic development in today’s rich countries, and the political economy of development.
2024-10-2822 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAn Interview with Arkebe Oqubay, Aporde 2024 LecturerWith Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Dr. Arkebe Oqubay, endorsed by the African Union, is Africa's sole candidate for Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). As a Senior Minister and Special Adviser to Ethiopia's Prime Minister, he has played a central role in shaping Ethiopia’s economic po...
2024-10-2415 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesSPECIAL: An Interview with Mwanda Phiri, Zambia, APORDE 2023 alumniIn addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Mwanda Phiri-Mwewa is an economist who serves as Africa Lead at the Charter Cities Institute (CCI), overseeing CCI Zambia. Previously, she led the Trade and Investment Unit at the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research. Mwanda has influenced national policies, contributing to key documents such...
2024-04-1219 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesSPECIAL: An Interview with Rendani Mamphiswana, South Africa, APORDE 2023 alumniIn addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Dr Rendani Mamphiswana is an innovation expert and policy scholar. His research focuses on innovation (firm level and national), and policy (science, technology, innovation and industrial in the global South). He is an alumni from the seventeenth edition of the African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics...
2024-04-0418 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesSPECIAL: An Interview with Asma Othman, Egypt, APORDE 2023 alumniIn addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Asma Othman is an aspiring Social Entrepreneur in providing technological solutions for Africa’s development. She has a BSc and MSc degrees in Architectural Engineering and Urban Planning from Alexandria University. Asma is currently pursuing an MSc degree in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the London Sch...
2024-04-0409 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesSPECIAL: An Interview with Mwangi Wa Gĩthĩnji, APORDE 2023 LecturerIn addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Mwangi Wa Gĩthĩnji is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director of Economics at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He co-directs the World Studies Interdisciplinary Project and chaired the Five Colleges African Studies Council. Previously, he held positions at Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania, focusing on economics an...
2024-04-0432 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesSPECIAL: An Interview with Shawn CunninghamIn addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews with participants and speakers from Aporde 2023. These interviews are hosted and conducted by TIPS Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Dr Shawn Cunningham is a process consultant working in the field of innovation and competitiveness improvement of the private sector. He supports a range of institutions, leaders and advisors internationally on topics such as making decisions under conditions of uncertainty or complexity, strengthening organizations...
2024-03-1929 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesSPECIAL: An Interview with Seutame MaimeleIn addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews with participants and speakers from Aporde 2023. These interviews are hosted and conducted by TIPS Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.Seutame Maimele is an Economist: Sustainable Growth at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). His work focuses on global climate change policies and trade, designing climate-compatible value chains for carbon-intensive industries in South Africa and Africa. He also works extensively on the just transition...
2024-01-1926 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesSPECIAL: An Interview with Gaylor Montmasson-ClairIn addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews with participants and speakers from Aporde 2023. These interviews are hosted and conducted by TIPS Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.The second interview is with Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, Senior Economist at Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) and leads the organizations work on sustainability and just transition. He is also the facilitator of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) and a Research Associate and Guest...
2024-01-1921 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesSPECIAL: An Interview with Antonio Andreoni, Aporde 2023 LecturerIn addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by TIPS Communications Officer Nondwe Majundana and feature a diverse range of specialists in the field of development economics.The first interview is with Antonio Andreoni is Professor of Development Economics at the Department of Economics, SOAS University of London. He is also Honorary Professor at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London, and Visiting Professor at the South African Research Chair in Industrial Development, University...
2023-11-2726 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAPORDE Podcast Series EP1: Who Counts?The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from Africa and other developing countries. The programme has been running since 2007 and is a joint initiative between the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS).This first in a six part series will focus on Who Counts? Ayabonga Cawe will explore with his guests what countries measure and what they do not. This, Ayabonga explains, is crucial to any analysis of...
2023-10-1728 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAPORDE Podcast Series EP2: Understanding the role of conflict on the African continent from a political economy perspectiveThe African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from Africa and other developing countries. The programme has been running since 2007 and is a joint initiative between the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS).This second in a six part APORDE series will focus on exploring the role of conflict on the African continent by consideration whether political economy considerations help in understanding what informs the key conflicts in Africa...
2023-10-1615 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAPORDE Podcast Series EP3: What options do African countries have in financing their investment in infrastructure?The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from Africa and other developing countries. The programme has been running since 2007 and is a joint initiative between the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS).This third in a six-part APORDE series focuses on exploring how African countries can finance their investment in infrastructure. Should they be relying on some of the new private financing models such as private equity, venture...
2023-10-1523 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAPORDE Podcast Series EP4: Exploring the impact of increased digitalisation (4IR) on households, workplaces, finance and capital markets and the broader continental economyThe African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from Africa and other developing countries. The programme has been running since 2007 and is a joint initiative between the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS).This fourth podcast in a six-part African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) series focuses on exploring how technology change as encapsulated in the term – the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) – will impact on finance and capital mark...
2023-10-1426 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAPORDE Podcast Series EP5: Exploring the impact of increased digitalisation on data sovereignty and data processing capacity for AfricaThe African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from Africa and other developing countries. The programme has been running since 2007 and is a joint initiative between the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS).This fifth podcast in a six-part African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) series focuses on the conversation to data sovereignty and data storage with the emergence of digital technology. The various ways that African economies...
2023-10-1328 min
APORDE Podcast SeriesAPORDE Podcast Series EP6: Public Health, Pharmaceutical Rents, and the Role of Healthcare as a Public GoodThe African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from Africa and other developing countries. The programme has been running since 2007 and is a joint initiative between the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS).In this 6th episode and last instalment of the APORDE series of Podcasts, hosted by Ayabonga Cawe and joined by Professor Alex van den Heever from the University of Witwatersrand, we consider the very current and...
2023-10-0533 min