Shows
HarperCollins PublishersThe Business of Philanthropy: Perspectives and Insights from Global Thought Leaders on How to Change the World, By Badr Jafar, Foreword by Michelle Yeoh, Read by Christopher Ashman, Deryn Edwards and Alan UrvingA collection of one-on-one discussions with 40 of the world’s greatest thought and action leaders and prominent philanthropic figures.
THE BUSINESS OF PHILANTHROPY features diverse insights into the power of strategic philanthropy to inform, inspire and mobilise the next generation of social innovators in their pursuit of positive social and environmental impact.
In conversation with social entrepreneur Badr Jafar, philanthropic leaders including Bill Gates, Baroness Valerie Amos, Kristalina Georgieva, David Miliband, Razan Al Mubarak and many more discuss their hopes and priorities for the world of today and tomorrow. Their insights shed new light on the increasingly important role that st...2024-11-0704 min
The Business of PhilanthropyTsitsi Masiyiwa; A conversation with Badr JafarTsitsi Masiyiwa, Co-Founder & Chair of Higherlife Foundation and Badr Jafar discuss the evolution of strategic philanthropy, human capital development, and collaborative models for impactful giving in Africa.2024-06-1422 min
The Business of PhilanthropyRazan Al Mubarak; A conversation with Badr JafarRazan Al Mubarak, President of The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Badr Jafar discuss global environmental priorities, nature-based solutions, and inclusive climate action.2024-06-1419 min
The Business of PhilanthropyLaurence Lien; A conversation with Badr JafarLaurence Lien, Co-Founder and founding CEO, Asia Philanthropy Circle and Badr Jafar discuss strategic collaboration, philanthropy's role in climate action, and building a robust philanthropic infrastructure in Asia.2024-06-1422 min
The Business of PhilanthropyBelinda Tanoto; A conversation with Badr JafarBelinda Tanoto, Board of Trustees' Member of Tanoto Foundation, and Badr Jafar examine the evolving landscape of philanthropy in Asia, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships, innovative approaches, and the next generation's role in driving impactful change through education and community development initiatives.2024-05-0311 min
Business ExtraBusiness Extra in Davos: Mubadala’s Badr Al Olama on the UAE’s competitivenessThe UAE's investment in digital capabilities and its growing network of partnerships around the world are set to benefit local industries this year, across sectors.
From clean energy to metals, health care, life sciences and start-ups, the stable landscape of the Emirates positions these industries for growth, even with global headwinds swirling such as the weaker economic picture in the US and Europe.
Badr Al Olama, executive director of UAE Clusters at Mubadala Investment Company, speaks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the year ahead for its biggest businesses.
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The Business of PhilanthropyHRH Sultan Nazrin Shah; A Conversation with Badr JafarHRH Sultan Nazrin Shah, Deputy King of Malaysia, and the Ruler of Perak, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, examine the urgency for good governance to better manage the flow of philanthropic capital, and pathways to accelerate the cultural shift when it comes to the strategic deployment of philanthropy within Asia.2022-12-1212 min
perlen.des.lichtsSeine ﷺ Umma in der ThoraSo wurde die Umma von Rasulullah ﷺ in der Thora beschrieben. Die Sure Feth ist voller Ehrerweisung für den Propheten. Der Treueeid der Gefährten radiyallahu anhum. Was Imam Jafar Sadiq radiyallahu anh über Rasulullah sagte. Von den Engeln in der Schlacht von Badr. Und viele weitere Themen rund um den Propheten in dieser Folge. 2022-11-0531 min
The Business of PhilanthropyShayma Al Sabah; A Conversation with Badr JafarShayma Al-Sabah, Founder of Give, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, examine the intersection of the power of youth and technology and its impact on philanthropy in the MENA region.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/3yEui2VlH-s 2022-05-0227 min
The Business of PhilanthropyH.E Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo; A conversation with Badr JafarH.E. Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of music and the arts in philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/0tKmtRakKh42022-04-0534 min
The Business of PhilanthropyHaifa Fahoum Al Kaylani; A Conversation with Badr JafarHaifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, President and Founder of the Arab International Women's Forum, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategy Philanthropy, discuss the role of women in economic, political, and social development in the Arab region. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/TdjQuDEaFK42022-03-1428 min
The Business of PhilanthropyDarren Walker; A Conversation with Badr JafarDarren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the correlation between social justice and philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/2HMihISX5_M2022-02-1417 min
The Business of PhilanthropyNaina Subberwal Batra; A Conversation with Badr JafarNaina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss strategic philanthropy in Asia and the introduction of crypto tools to support nonprofits.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/Ph_UAQA8w0A 2022-01-1024 min
The Business of PhilanthropyDr. Wladimir Klitschko; A Conversation with Badr JafarDr. Wladimir Klitschko, Founder of the Klitschko Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss philanthropy in Eastern Europe and the importance of sports and education in empowering youth.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/d-SrPZ25hLs2021-12-1632 min
The Business of PhilanthropyYue-Sai Kan; A Conversation with Badr JafarYue-Sai Kan, Founder of Yue-Sai Kan China Beauty Charity Fund, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the history and the future of philanthropy in China.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/_K2q6XEaqvU 2021-12-0931 min
The Business of PhilanthropyProfessor Muhammad Yunus; A Conversation with Badr JafarProfessor Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Laureate & Founder of Grameen Bank, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of social businesses in solving global challenges.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/RSyckBo2EjI2021-11-2224 min
The Business of PhilanthropyMasami Sato; A Conversation with Badr JafarMasami Sato, the founder and CEO of B1G1, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss building bridges between business and non-profits to boost social impact on communities.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/RhdFdcO7rGk2021-10-1420 min
The Business of PhilanthropySultan Sooud Al Qassemi; A Conversation with Badr JafarSultan Sooud Al Qassemi, founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the correlation between socioeconomic development and the arts, and some of the differences in philanthropic trends around the world.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/dcXGVa5NVps2021-10-0426 min
The Business of PhilanthropyMads Krogsgaard Thomsen; A Conversation with Badr JafarMads Krogsgaard Thomsen, CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the intersections between technology, medical research, and philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/5pP0KPfmOys2021-09-2714 min
The Business of PhilanthropySanjit Bunker Roy; A Conversation with Badr JafarSanjit Bunker Roy, Founder of the Barefoot College, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the impact of indigenous knowledge, grassroots projects, and scaling the “Gandhi Model” of social impact on communities.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/PUpDSf7Yif02021-09-1230 min
The Business of PhilanthropyFadi Ghandour; A Conversation with Badr JafarFadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman of the Wamda Group, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the crucial role of entrepreneurship in marginalized communities and ways to strengthen the interactions between business and philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/UdXkcPvpS6 2021-09-0625 min
The Business of PhilanthropyKathleen Chew; A Conversation with Badr JafarKathleen Chew, director of the YTL Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of education in changing lives and corporate philanthropy within Southeast Asia. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/srKy9Mv-wpw2021-08-3031 min
The Business of PhilanthropySir Ronald Cohen; A Conversation with Badr JafarSir Ronald Cohen, Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the role of financial investments in enhancing social outcomes.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/vD5op0-V8Fg2021-08-2624 min
The Business of PhilanthropyFady Jameel; A Conversation with Badr JafarFady Jameel, Vice Chairman of Community Jameel, Founder and Chairman of Art Jameel, and Deputy President and Vice Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy discuss the Jameel family’s philanthropic activities and the importance of supporting science, art and culture in and from the Middle East & North Africa.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/iRJXnPnoSbQ 2021-08-2223 min
The Business of PhilanthropyLord Karan Bilimoria; A Conversation with Badr JafarLord Karan Bilimoria, Founder of Cobra Beer and the Cobra Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the intersection between business principles and the practice of philanthropy in emerging markets.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/HFsrCvpxla42021-08-1622 min
The Business of PhilanthropyRasha Alturki; A Conversation with Badr JafarRasha Alturki, CEO of Alnahda Society, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss Alnahda's role in supporting women's socio-economic empowerment, and the shifts in the nature of philanthropic activity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/pgr7GaRCJyw2021-07-3121 min
The Business of PhilanthropyDr. Mo Ibrahim; A Conversation with Badr JafarDr. Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, speak about the governance of philanthropy, the intersection of technology and philanthropy, and how private philanthropy can help alleviate global challenges.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/U3z0VyL6aGo2021-07-1930 min
The Business of PhilanthropyAchim Steiner; A Conversation with Badr JafarAchim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy discuss the future of development and development financing, including the role of technology, and how philanthropy's ability to connect with innovation can help re-think development pathways. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/agmfDNLYHuU2021-07-1818 min
The Business of PhilanthropyMuna Al Gurg; A Conversation with Badr JafarMuna Al Gurg is the Director of Retail at Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group. She is a businesswoman, a philanthropist, and a prominent advocate for the role of women and business in the Gulf Region. In this discussion, Muna speaks to Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, about philanthropy in the Middle East and her advice to youth aspiring to work in this field.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/RUIqwnITZGI2021-07-1518 min
The Business of PhilanthropyPeter Maurer; A Conversation with Badr JafarPeter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), speaks with Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, about the kind of capital that is needed to meet the humanitarian needs on the ground in the coming years, the forces that have been driving the demands of the ICRC, and the engagement opportunities that the ICRC provides for strategic philanthropists. Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/-byrgzHLuBQ2021-06-2825 min
The Business of PhilanthropyAzim Premji; A Conversation with Badr JafarAzim Premji, Founder Chairman of Wipro, speaks to Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, about his personal journey in philanthropy, the evolution of the culture of giving and philanthropy in India, and more.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/-byrgzHLuBQ2021-06-2110 min
The Business of PhilanthropyJacqueline Novogratz; A Conversation with Badr JafarJacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen, author, social enterprise supporter and TED speaker, speaks with Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, about her entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy, the opportunities for learning and collaboration between more traditional business and social sectors, and the moral leadership skills needed to create meaningful innovation and impact.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/X3QzlWeMzx82021-06-1424 min
The Business of PhilanthropyTony Elumelu; A Conversation with Badr JafarTony O. Elumelu, C.O.N. leading investor and philanthropist and Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation speaks with Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, about ways to alleviate today’s socio-economic challenges in Africa, and the relationship between entrepreneurship and philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/qZ30KEhfU3I2021-05-2723 min
The Business of PhilanthropyFilippo Grandi; A Conversation with Badr JafarUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, talks to Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy Badr Jafar about his three decades of humanitarian work, changes in funding opportunities and ways that local businesses can play a role in mitigating the global humanitarian situation.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/Xo0waTglaVY2021-05-1621 min
The Business of PhilanthropyBaroness Valerie Amos; A Conversation with Badr JafarBaroness Valerie Amos, the Master of University College, Oxford and an exceptional thought and action leader in the UK public sector, discusses the effects of behavioral shifts, and the pervasiveness of technology on the field of philanthropy with Badr Jafar. Also available on YouTube. Follow the below link:https://youtu.be/WqyCfqlUd4M2021-05-0526 min
The Business of PhilanthropyHSH Prince Albert II of Monaco; A Conversation with Badr JafarHSH Prince Albert II of Monaco exchanges thoughts with Badr Jafar on climate change, biodiversity, water security, and the role of philanthropy to accelerate positive change and bolster innovation to scale impact.Also available on YouTube. Follow the below link:https://youtu.be/38_nwQbnFTI2021-04-1927 min
The Business of PhilanthropyDavid Miliband; A Conversation with Badr JafarA conversation with President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), David Miliband, and Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, Badr Jafar, on the rise of fast-growing economies and its impact on our ability to fund humanitarian relief operations, including how we can create coordinated local solutions to complex local challenges.Also available on YouTube. Follow the below link:https://youtu.be/3CM4UitTvTc2021-04-0717 min
The Business of PhilanthropyH.E. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi; A Conversation with Badr JafarHer Excellency Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the International Publishers Association in conversation with Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at the University of Cambridge, discussing entrepreneurship, social change, youth participation, technology, and philanthropy in the MENA Region.Also available on YouTube. Follow the below link:https://youtu.be/LOWqWZPCvys2021-03-3122 min
The Business of PhilanthropyHRH The Prince of Wales; A Conversation with Badr JafarHRH The Prince of Wales discusses environmental stewardship, the Terra Carta, and related opportunities for engagement by the next generation, with Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/1aMJIklf0gU2021-03-2227 min
The Business of PhilanthropyH.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair; A Conversation with Badr JafarH.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Chairman of Mashreq Bank, chairman of Al Ghurair Investment and Founder of the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund in a conversation with Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discussing the role business leaders can play to address the regions social and economic challenges, the changing nature of philanthropy and the Gulf and the Middle East and more.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/7PX7VCi3dTI2021-03-0818 min
The Business of PhilanthropyMike Milken; A Conversation with Badr JafarListen to this conversation between Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, and Mike Milken, Chairman of the Milken Institute, an accomplished philanthropist, financier, and public health and medical research innovator, as they discuss the optimal role for private philanthropy in the field of medical research, the potential that technology holds for transforming philanthropic impact and more.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/dXkqMdqtCEI2021-03-0436 min
IMF PodcastsKristalina Georgieva: Resilience in a New Shock-Prone WorldThe pandemic has proven in no uncertain terms that people and institutions need to adapt to change. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva was invited by the Albright Institute of Global Affairs at Wellesley College to discuss how the Fund is adapting to the current needs of the global economy and the extent to which the institution has had to rethink its strategies since it was created in 1944 to support economies of the post-war world. The conversation was moderated by Prof. Joseph Joyce, Professor of Economics, Wellesley College. Transcript Watch the Wellesley College webcast HERE You ma...2021-02-1918 min
The Business of PhilanthropyHRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud; A Conversation with Badr JafarHailing from Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Arab region, HRH Princess Lamia Al Saud, the Secretary General and a member of the Board of Trustees of Al Waleed Philanthropies, speaks to Badr Jafar about the organization’s humanitarian aid efforts around the world, its role in supporting the country’s Vision2030 strategy, and her advocacy work in support of women.Also available on YouTube. Please follow the link:https://youtu.be/zSFbfhHjXiE2021-02-1718 min
The Business of PhilanthropyProfessor Klaus Schwab; A Conversation with Badr JafarListen to this conversation with Prof. Klaus Schwab, Founder & Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, where he shares his hopes for the coming years, and discusses issues around inclusivity, and the most effective ways to elevate diverse voices in the global agenda. Other topics discussed include the evolving role of #philanthropy, the power shifts taking place towards global growth markets, and the outlook for youth engagement.Also available on YouTube. Please follow the link:https://youtu.be/gwDJivIcVz42021-02-0828 min
The Business of PhilanthropyBill Gates; A Conversation with Badr JafarWill COVID-19 have a lasting impact on how people will think about the role of private philanthropy in responding to global challenges? Is there a rise in philanthropic activity within and from emerging markets? What are the best ways to successfully engage and collaborate with the next generation of strategic philanthropists? Bill Gates weighs in on these key questions in this interview with Badr Jafar.Also available on YouTube, please follow the link:https://youtu.be/Bhla02Xj74s2021-01-3106 min
The Business of PhilanthropyKristalina Georgieva; A Conversation with Badr JafarListen to this insightful interview with #IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva and the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy’s Founding Patron Badr Jafar as they discuss the evolving role of #philanthropy and the related opportunities and challenges around the strategic deployment of vast sums of philanthropic capital to help solve our world’s greatest challenges.Also available on YouTube. Please follow the link:https://tinyurl.com/q94nqlat2021-01-3130 min
The Business of PhilanthropyProfessor Stephen Toope; A Conversation with Badr JafarListen to this conversation between University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Toope, and CSP Founding Patron Badr Jafar, discussing the links between academic research to impactful and scalable #philanthropy within and from the emerging markets.Also available on YouTube, follow the link:https://tinyurl.com/4w7q9mr62021-01-2621 min
Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social EntrepreneurshipExecutive Director of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, Clare Woodcraft, discusses philanthropy in emerging markets, the Global South / Global North power imbalance and the need for collaboration
The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy was founded by Badr Jafar and is based at Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge. It was launched in June 2020 and is focused on emerging markets, with particular concern for the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. Its geographic focus is something that sets the Centre apart from other academic outfits in the field of philanthropy.
They have three core pillars of activity: (1) they are a research centre, (2) will provide executive education commencing in early 2021, and (3) are a convening platform bringing together diverse voices, especially from the Global So...2020-12-2034 min
The Business of PhilanthropyNandan and Rohini Nilekani; A Conversation with Badr JafarThe Business of Philanthropy – Examples of questions explored in this interview with renowned philanthropists Nandan and Rohini Nilekani, conducted by Badr Jafar: Are there some golden rules for strategic #philanthropy? How is technology changing the philanthropic sector? How will COVID-19 impact our ability to achieve the #SDGs by 2030? What are the current trends around giving in #India? Also available on YouTube, follow the link:https://youtu.be/CBYICN-HYA42020-12-1323 min