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BettingPros PodcastBest MLB Bets To Make Ahead Of The 2025 Season (Ep. 683)Join Seth Woolcock, Chris Welsh, and Joe Orrico as they reveal their favorite MLB futures bets to make ahead of the 2025 baseball season!Timestamps: Intro - 0:00:00MVP Picks - 0:02:52Bobby Witt Jr. - 0:05:07Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - 0:07:40Cy Young Picks - 0:11:38Jacob deGrom - 0:12:43Garrett Crochet - 0:14:52Logan Gilbert - 0:16:13BettingPros Systems Tool - 0:17:32To Make The Playoffs - 0:18:09Cincinnati Reds - 0:18:23Minnesota Twins - 0:22:25To Win Division - 0:25:40T...2025-03-2441 min
Origin StoryKemi Badenoch – Identity crisisSeason seven is almost upon us and we’ll be starting with an epic two-parter on Thatcherism, so consider this bonus episode a warm-up. We’re unravelling the unusual story of Kemi Badenoch and what her vexed leadership says about the state of the Conservative Party.As soon as Badenoch became an MP in 2017, she was tipped for big things: a black woman with a compelling backstory, a Thatcherite heart and a strong stomach for culture wars. But the messiness of her victory in last year’s leadership race illuminated MPs’ growing ambivalence about her, and...2025-03-191h 16
The Backroad2025 Ambetter Health 400 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting OddsLeave Atlanta Motor Speedway on an absolute heater with our experts’ 2025 Ambetter Health 400 picks & predictions!
Can Austin Cindric (13-1) redeem himself from a near Daytona 500 victory, or will Daniel Suarez (22-1) continue his hot streak in the Empire State of the South?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:10 IBT Racing Family Announcement
00:03:51 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:04:08 Daytona 500 & Weekend Reaction
00:10:48 Chase Briscoe Hit With Major Penalties for Ille...2025-02-2100 minThe Backroad2025 Daytona NASCAR Picks | Duels Reaction + Xfinity & Truck SeriesDouble down on 2025 Daytona NASCAR picks with our experts’ best bets for the Xfinity Series’ United Rentals 300 & Truck Series’ Fresh From Florida 250!
Can Grant Enfinger (11-1) get the party started with a win on Friday night? Plus, will Harrison Burton (25-1) prove Cup Series teams made a mistake?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks react to the Daytona duels & provide more plays for the start of the season on “The Backroad.”
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00:00 Introduction
02:08 IBT Racing Family Announcement 03:48
In the Rearview: Daytona Duels Reaction
04:05 Open Cars To Qualify for the Dayt...2025-02-1456 minThe Backroad2025 Daytona 500 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Betting OddsTake home the hardware at The Great American Race with our experts’ 2025 Daytona 500 picks & predictions for when the Cup Series returns to Daytona International Speedway!
Does Hélio Castroneves have enough to lead a lap (+200) in his NASCAR debut? Plus, can Bubba Wallace (22-1) end his winless streak
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock, Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:19 FSWA Finalist For Best Podcast (Multiple Sports) Announcement
00:04:30 IBT Racing Family Announcement
00:08:11 Horizon F...2025-02-131h 12
The In-Between Fantasy Football Podcast2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers That You NEED To Circle ⭕Start your pursuit to win a championship early with our 2025 fantasy football sleepers that you need to circle on your cheat sheet!
Is New England Patriots QB Drake Maye destined for a QB1 finish? Plus, can Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan carry his recent momentum into next season?
Seth, Eric & Steve jump the gun on a new episode of the podcast!
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:13 Shore Thing Sleepers: Way-Too-Early 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers
00:06:40 Michael Penix Jr. (QB, Atlanta Falcons)
00:08:25 Drake Maye (QB, New England Patriots)
00:12:32 Trey Benson (RB, Arizona Cardinals)
00:15:35 Tyjae Spears (RB, Tennessee Titans)
00:18:53 Jalen McMillan (WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
00:20:53 Ric...2024-12-311h 03The In-Between Fantasy Football Podcast2024 Dynasty Rookie Draft Do-Over | Superflex, TE PremiumLearn where the community went wrong with our 2024 Dynasty Rookie Draft Do-Over for Superflex, TE Premium leagues!
Is Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers now the consensus 1.01? Plus, is Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving now the 2024 class RB1?
Seth, Eric & Steve learn from their mistakes on a new episode of the podcast!
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:07:31 Back in the Day: 2024 Dynasty Rookie Draft Do-Over
00:08:13 Re-Examining Past Dynasty Rookie Drafts
00:13:46 1:01: Brock Bowers (TE - LV)
00:15:22 1.02: Jayden Daniels (QB - WAS)
00:17:07 1.03: Malik Nabers (WR - NYG)
00:20:20 1.04: Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR - ARI)
00:24:32 1.05: Caleb Williams (QB - CHI)
00:26:38 1.06: Drake Maye (QB - NE)
00:28:13 1.07: Bo...2024-12-041h 27The In-Between Fantasy Football Podcast2024 NFL Training Camp News or Noise? | Fantasy Football AdviceSort through the 2024 NFL Training Camp news for fantasy football purposes with our no-BS advice!
Is Dontayvion Wicks now the best-value Packers wide receiver to target in fantasy drafts? Plus, will Tyler Allgeier's involvement make Bijan Robinson a first-round bust for a second straight season?
Seth, Eric & Steve pack their bags for camp on a new episode of the podcast!
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:07:29 Bare In Mind or Bullshit: 2024 NFL Training Camp News
00:08:26 Tyler Allgeier Ticketed for Big Role Again
00:11:31 Justin Fields Balling out Amid Russell Wilson Injury
00:14:59 Sparks Fly Between Aaron Rodgers & Garrett Wilson
00:21:30 Dylan Laube Getting First-Team Third-Down Reps
00:24:49 Rh...2024-07-311h 17The In-Between Fantasy Football PodcastTop 36 Dynasty Rookie Rankings & Tiers Post-NFL Draft 2024Get ready for your rookie drafts with our top 36 dynasty rookie rankings & tiers (Post NFL Draft)!
Is Drake Maye – now a New England Patriot – deserving of the top tier? Plus, where does Jonathon Brooks fall now after being drafted by the Carolina Panthers in round No. 2?
Seth, Hoov & guest Tyler Bradley feel out the fantasy football landscape following the newest crop of players finding homes on a new episode of the podcast.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:52 From the Forum: Fantasy Football Advice Mailbag
00:09:05 Fantasy Football Risers Following the NFL Draft
00:25:33 Rave Rookie Reviews: Top 36 Dynasty Rookie Rankings & Tiers
00:26:20 Tier-1: Marvin Harrison Jr & C...2024-05-0100 min
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaLant Pritchett Is on Team ProsperityHe's one of the great economists of our times, always focussed on the big questions, no matter how hard they are. Lant Pritchett joins Amit Varma in episode 379 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his life, his work and what he has learnt about the world. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Lant Pritchett on Google Scholar and his own website. 2. Building State Capability: Evidence, Analysis, Action -- Matt Andrews, Lant Pritchett and Michael Woolcock. 3. Deals and Development: The Political Dynamics of Growth Episodes -- Lant Pritchett, Kunal Sen and Eric We...2024-04-294h 09
The Fletcher Forum PodcastSelf Help Groups- History and RelevanceThe Self-Help Group movement that began in South Asia has now proliferated across developing countries of the world. Seen as a means of women’s financial and social empowerment, SHGs have been a popular development intervention. In this conversation with Dr. Michael Woolcock, Lead Social Scientist at the World Bank and Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, we delve into the history of SHGs, their desired and sometimes undesired outcomes and their relevance today.2024-04-2626 minThe In-Between Fantasy Football Podcast2024 NFL Draft Prop Bets | Top Picks + Markets BreakdownFind value in the markets with our 2024 NFL Draft prop bets & top picks!
Will Michael Penix Jr. go over or under 32.5 (-150/+120)? And are the odds worth taking Marvin Harrison Jr. to go fifth overall (+275)?
Seth, Eric & Hoov explore offerings & share their betting cards for the pending edition of the NFL Draft!
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:53 Giveaways Announcement
00:11:49 Between Bets: 2024 NFL Draft Props
00:14:47 First - Fifth Overall Betting Odds & Picks
00:26:09 First of Position Drafted Betting Odds & Picks
00:37:28 Total Positions Drafted in Round 1 Betting Odds & Picks
00:43:10 Over/Under Players Draft Position Betting Odds & Picks
00:52:49 First Position Drafted By Team Betting Odds & Picks
01:03:33 Woul...2024-04-171h 21
Bloomberg UK PoliticsLetter of the Law: Government Rift Over Arms Exports To IsraelA rift has emerged in the cabinet over a plan to suspend arms sales to Israel, with Rishi Sunak and David Cameron caught between Tory factions who support or oppose the move. Over 800 lawyers and academics have signed a letter to the Prime Minister warning Britain is breaching international law by continuing to allow arms sales. One of them, human rights lawyer Michael Mansfield KC, joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-0525 min
On the Evidence115 | Improving the Impact of Social Programs Through Better EvaluationA new episode of Mathematica’s On the Evidence podcast explores the idea that a more comprehensive approach to evaluation, including study of a program’s design and implementation, maximizes a program’s chances of success. The episode draws from a convening in January at Mathematica’s D.C. office at which experts from the federal government, philanthropy, academia, and research organizations discussed insights from the Oxford Handbook on Program Design and Implementation Evaluation, edited by Mathematica’s Anu Rangarajan.
The episode features Rangarajan as well as seven other speakers who expand upon the idea that a more comprehensive approach to evaluat...2024-03-0622 minThe In-Between Fantasy Football Podcast2024 NFL Combine Winners & Losers | Fantasy FootballGet up to speed with the 2024 NFL Combine winners & losers + how they will affect both your fantasy football dynasty rookie drafts & best balls!
Will Audric Estime's 4.71-second 40-yeard dash limit his playmaking upside & is J.J. McCarthy now worth significant draft capital after weighing in at 219 pounds?
Seth, Scott & Hoov close the door on another edition of the NFL Combine with a new episode of the podcast.
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:38 Rave Rookie Reviews: 2024 NFL Combine Winners & Losers
00:07:18 NFL Combine Winners (QB): J.J. McCarthy & Michael Penix Jr.
00:13:10 NFL Combine Losers (QB): Spencer Rattler, Joe Milton III & Sam Hartman
00:21:42 NFL Combine W...2024-03-061h 16The In-Between Fantasy Football Podcast2024 NFL Combine Fantasy Football Preview + PredictionsWho will be the biggest risers & fallers in Indianapolis? Our 2024 NFL Combine fantasy football preview sets the scene ahead of the rookie showcase.
Should you be taking J.J. McCarthey while you can at a discount in dynasty rookie drafts? And will Malachi Corley be the next Puka Nacua, winning managers their Underdog Fantasy best ball leagues?
Seth, Eric & Hoov make their NFL Combine predictions + welcome guest Joey Wright for his Oscars betting predictions on a new episode of the podcast.
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00:07:03 NFL Combine Preview
00:08:34 NFL Combine QB Risers/Fallers
00:09:15 Bo Nix (ORE) | Riser
00:11:59 J.J. McCarthy (MICH) | Faller
00:17:24 Mi...2024-02-2100 min
Vivir Fuera de la Red en la Ciudad02 Servicio electrico obligatorio - 2da parteLas empresas de servicios públicos ganan dinero
vendiendo electricidad; subiendo sus tarifas; e
incluyendo todas esas tarifas descaradas en nuestras facturas como clientes. Y el gobierno, a promedio de los comisionados,
se ven prácticamente obligados a obedecer toda demanda de la empresa de energía. Y por esta configuración, la codicia y corrupción rápidamente se apodera de la situación. Esto deja a la población, expuesta y sin poder, a pagar las grandes ganancias de estas empresas. Y, aunque algunos podemos quejarnos y participar en reemplazar a estos comisionados; cada
varios años, el ciclo...2024-01-0508 min
Vivir Fuera de la Red en la Ciudad02 Servicio electrico obligatorio - 2da parteLas empresas de servicios públicos ganan dinero vendiendo electricidad; subiendo sus tarifas; e incluyendo todas esas tarifas descaradas en nuestras facturas como clientes. Y el gobierno, a promedio de los comisionados, se ven prácticamente obligados a obedecer toda demanda de la empresa de energía. Y por esta configuración, la codicia y corrupción rápidamente se apodera de la situación. Esto deja a la población, expuesta y sin poder, a pagar las grandes ganancias de estas empresas. Y, aunque algunos podemos quejarnos y participar en reemplazar a estos comisionados; cada varios años, el ciclo seg...2024-01-0508 min
Sales Strategy & Enablement by Revenue.ioPart 2 Cracking the Code of B2B Sales, with Michael LittWelcome to Part 2: Alastair sits down with Michael Litt, the co-founder and CEO at Vidyard, to talk about the evolving landscape of buyer engagement, shedding light on the statistics and dynamics that have transformed B2B sales in recent times. They emphasize the importance of personalization and how AI can empower both sellers and buyers to navigate the complexities of the purchasing process, ultimately enhancing the buyer's journey.Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn:Alastair Woolcock (CRO, Revenue.io)Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)And our...2023-11-2929 min
Building State Capability PodcastA Decade of Building State Capability - Michael WoolcockTo learn more about Building State Capability (BSC), visit the website, access the PDIA toolkit, read BSC blog posts, and listen to the podcasts.
2023-11-0827 minSales Strategy & Enablement by Revenue.ioCracking the Code of B2B Sales, with Michael LittThis week, Alastair sits down with Michael Litt, the co-founder and CEO at Vidyard, to talk about the evolving landscape of buyer engagement, shedding light on the statistics and dynamics that have transformed B2B sales in recent times. They emphasize the importance of personalization and how AI can empower both sellers and buyers to navigate the complexities of the purchasing process, ultimately enhancing the buyer's journey.Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn:Alastair Woolcock (CRO, Revenue.io)Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)And our Special...2023-10-2627 min
Between the LinesWhat About Us? Global Perspectives on Redressing Religious InequalitiesIn this episode of Between the Lines, Michael Woolcock, Lead Social Scientist in the World Bank's Development Research Group, interviews Professor Mariz Tadros, a Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies.Mariz is editor of the book: What About Us? Global Perspectives on Redressing Religious Inequalities.Produced by the IDS-led Coalition Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID), the book explores how we can make religious equality a reality for those on the margins of society and politics.This book is about the individual an...2022-12-1538 min
Public lecture podcastsMichael Woolcock: The changing face of international development cooperationIn this public lecture, Lead Social Scientist in the Development Research Group at the World Bank Michael Woolcock, discusses his forthcoming book International Development: Navigating Humanity’s Greatest Challenge.
This hybrid event took place on 10/11/2022.2022-11-141h 41
Events in IDIs Development an Art or a Science?International development is a field in which expert knowledge, drawn primarily from the social and natural sciences, has long been dominant. We know that complex global problems require multidisciplinary approaches and solutions, but how and where do the arts and humanities fit in?In their new open access book New Mediums, Better Messages: How Innovations in Translation, Engagement & Advocacy are Changing International Development (OUP), co-editors David Lewis, Dennis Rodgers and Michael Woolcock present twelve wide ranging contributions that suggest that we need to further broaden our ideas about what constitutes valid development knowledge. Themes include alternative media...2022-11-091h 33
School Reading ListEpisode 1 - When is a quote not a quote?School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 1For transcripts, links to all the books featured, resources, show notes and contact details, click here: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-1 Part one.Book post:Noodle the Doodle Wins the Day by Jonathan MeresThe Whale Watchers by Dougie PoynterA Darkness at the Door by Intisar KhananiThe Silver Chain by Jion SheibaniQueen of the Classroom by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-NewtonOrla and the Wild Hunt by Anna HoghtonCarnival of the Hunted by Kieran LarwoodBirdsong b...2022-07-1938 min
Conversation SixVijayendra Rao and Michael WoolcockVijayendra Rao and Michael Woolcock on "Measuring What Matters."2022-06-2005 min
BoodChains TalksBoodChains Talks Ep 3 (Ft Michael Moore)Join Boodchains and his guest Michael Moore in episode 3 of Boodchains Talks. Brad and Michael talk about the process of becoming a Real Estate Agent, Michael's YouTube channel and the future of the Boodchains Productions channel. We are excited to have Michael back on the podcast in the future to the progress he has made with school and his journey on YouTube.
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In Conversation WithIn Conversation With: Mark Swilling on Applied EconomicsIn this episode Jess chats with Prof Mark Swilling about his module called Applied Economics, which covers South Africa's political economy and how it has evolved historically. Mark co-facilitates the module with Dr Nthabiseng Mohlakoana, with whom he has also recently co-developed an alternative economic framework centred around post-COVID recovery, commissioned by Prof Thuli Madonsela. Jess and Mark also chat about the next phase of Mark's work focused on the building of a general non-equilibrium model of economics, which he will be doing at Georgetown University. The big question Mark is asking in his work is how to reconcile...2020-12-1424 min
Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast पुलियाबाज़ी हिन्दी पॉडकास्टसरकारी तंत्र की काबिलियत के मायने. State Capacity in India.How is it that Indian governments are good at conducting elections and organising Kumbh Melas but are terrible at maintaining public infrastructure? Why does the Indian State seem to be omnipresent and inadequate at the same time? These are some questions that ‘State Capacity’ literature deals with. So in this episode, we discuss insights on Indian state capacity with Prakhar Misra (@PrakharMisra), Senior Associate at IDFC Institute, Mumbai.सरकार की नीति और उनके कार्यान्वन में अक़्सर काफ़ी अंतर होता है | इसका एक बड़ा कारण है हमारे सरकारी तंत्र की सीमित क्षमता | ऐसा क्यों कि भारतीय सरकार सर्वव्यापी भी है और ग़ैरहाज़िर भी? ऐसा क्यों कि भारतीय सरकारें कुछ काम बहुत अच्छे से करती है, जैसे कि कुम्भ मेला आयोजन, चुनाव इत्यादि जबकि स्वास्थ्य, शिक्षा क्षेत्रों में कई दशकों से प्रदर्शन फीका रहा है? इन्हीं विषयों पर चर्चा आईडीएफसी इंस्टिट्यूट में सीनियर एसोसिएट प्रखर मिश्रा (@PrakharMisra) के साथ|Readings:Why Does the Indian State Both Fail and Succeed? By Devesh KapurWhat is Governance? By Francis FukuyamaIs India a Flailing State? By Lant PritchettSolutions when The Solution is the Problem By Lant Pritchett and Michael WoolcockPremature Imitation and India’s Flailing State by Shruti Rajagopalan and Alex TabarrokPuliyabaazi is on these platforms:Twitter: https://twitter.com/puliyabaaziFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to2020-04-161h 07
Building State Capability PodcastPDIA in Practice 4: PDIA to EscapeThe Practice of PDIA: Building Capability by Delivering Results Podcast seriesPart 4: PDIA to EscapeWelcome to Part 4 of the Practice of PDIA: Building Capability by Delivering Results Podcast series. This 12 part series, based on a video series used for our PDIA online course, will walk you through the PDIA or Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation approach to solving complex development problems. More than 1,500 development practitioners in 90 countries have used the PDIA approach.Organizations build their capability for implementing policy by defining problems, discovering the practices that work to solve those problems, and then em...2019-10-3010 min
Open DoorADE Institute 2019Chris joins Lee from the other side of the mic to share his reflections from the Apole Distinguished Educator Institute.
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The Accord Research Alliance Podcast23. Building state capability: an interview with Michael Woolcock from the World BankMichael Woolcock has been at the World Bank for 20 years, where he is the Lead Social Scientist in the Development Research Group. For twelve years he has also been a (part-time) Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.
As a sociologist, he's written about culture, social development, and social capital. Michael is also on the editorial board for Accord's new journal, Christian Relief, Development, and Advocacy (CRDA).
Nathan Mallonee from Living Water International talks with Michael about how he got to the World Bank from Australia, his new book on building state capability, the case for...2018-12-2749 min
ROCKING OUR PRIORSHow do we know what works? Professor Michael WoolcockHow can we assess the impact and scalability of complex interventions?
Why use mixed methods?
How can we tackle hubris among economists at the World Bank?
The wonderful Professor Michael Woolcock (Lead Social Scientist at the World Bank) makes the case for mixed methods.
This discussion draws on his chapter, forthcoming in Michiru Nagatsu and Attilia Ruzzene (eds.) (forthcoming) "Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Social Science: A Dialogue". (London: Bloomsbury Academic)
You can read more about his work here: http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/m/michael-woolcock2018-03-1753 min
Development Policy Centre PodcastNow for the hard part: strategies for enhancing state capability for implementation - AAC2017Keynote address, 2017 Australasian Aid Conference, ANU
Speaker: Michael Woolcock, Lead Social Development Specialist, World Bank and Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard University
Despite what today’s headlines might convey, life for most people in most developing countries has never been better. This should be rightly celebrated, but improving basic levels of human welfare from a low base was the relatively ‘easy’ part. To consolidate and expand these achievements, the key development challenge remains building the state’s capability to implement incrementally more complex and contentious tasks, at scale (e.g., justice, regulation, taxation, land administration) and those tasks inherently requiring extended...2017-02-261h 21
Devpolicy TalksNow for the hard part: strategies for enhancing state capability for implementation - AAC2017Keynote address, 2017 Australasian Aid Conference, ANU
Speaker: Michael Woolcock, Lead Social Development Specialist, World Bank and Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard University
Despite what today’s headlines might convey, life for most people in most developing countries has never been better. This should be rightly celebrated, but improving basic levels of human welfare from a low base was the relatively ‘easy’ part. To consolidate and expand these achievements, the key development challenge remains building the state’s capability to implement incrementally more complex and contentious tasks, at scale (e.g., justice, regulation, taxation, land administration) and those ta...2017-02-261h 21
Harvard Center for International DevelopmentBuilding State Capability - Evidence, Analysis, ActionSalimah Samji, CID's Building State Capability Program Director, interviews Matt Andrews, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and Lant Pritchett, Professor of the Practice of International Development at Harvard Kennedy School on their recently launched book "Building State Capability - Evidence, Analysis, Action". Michael Woolcock, Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School is also a co-author.
Recorded on the book launch event on February 13th, 2017.
The book uses data to identify failures in efforts to build state capability in development, employs theory to explain why these failures are common and likely to persist-keeping countries in capability...2017-02-2128 min
Front Row WeeklyFR: John Logan; Suggs; Gillian LynneJohn Logan on Skyfall and Peter and Alice; Madness frontman Suggs; Choreographer Gillian Lynne; singer Michael Bolton; film-maker Penny Woolcock; Comedian Lee Mack.2013-03-291h 06
Front Row: Archive 2013Documentary-maker Penny Woolcock; singer Michael BoltonWith Mark Lawson.Film-maker Penny Woolcock reflects on how she took to the streets of Birmingham with members of rival gangs, in an attempt to resolve long-standing and often violent divisions between them. Her documentary, One Mile Away, follows on from her film 1 Day, a fictional account of criminal gangs in the same location.Singer-songwriter Michael Bolton has sold more than 50 million records and won multiple Grammy awards in a career spanning 25 years. More recently he's reached a new younger audience with his spoof music video Captain Jack Sparrow, made in collaboration with comedians from...2013-03-2828 minFront Row: Archive 2013Lesley Garrett, British Sea Power and House of CardsWith Kirsty Lang.It's been eight years since Lesley Garrett stepped on to the opera stage. Television, West End musicals and Strictly Come Dancing have been occupying her instead. Now she's back with Opera North, the company she began her career with, in a new production of Poulenc's one woman opera La Voix Humaine. She reflects on playing a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and sets a challenge for contemporary opera composers.Feast is a new play created by writers from Cuba, Brazil, America, Britain and Nigeria, and directed by Rufus Norris...2013-01-3128 min
Spring 2010 | Public lectures and events | VideoLSE Literary Festival - The Fiction of Development?Contributor(s): Giles Foden, Professor David Lewis, Jack Mpanje, Sunny Singh | Do we learn more about global poverty issues and the worlds of international development agencies from works of popular fiction such as Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance or Helen Fielding's Cause Celeb than we do from official reports and academic research? A recently-published paper written by David Lewis, Dennis Rodgers and Michael Woolcock suggests that fiction is an important and sometimes under-recognised source of knowledge about 'development' issues that may offer useful and different insights compared to more standard forms of research publication and policy reports.2010-02-121h 24Spring 2010 | Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfLSE Literary Festival - The Fiction of Development?Contributor(s): Giles Foden, Professor David Lewis, Jack Mpanje, Sunny Singh | Do we learn more about global poverty issues and the worlds of international development agencies from works of popular fiction such as Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance or Helen Fielding's Cause Celeb than we do from official reports and academic research? A recently-published paper written by David Lewis, Dennis Rodgers and Michael Woolcock suggests that fiction is an important and sometimes under-recognised source of knowledge about 'development' issues that may offer useful and different insights compared to more standard forms of research publication and policy reports.2010-02-121h 24