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Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

Conversations on the forces shaping economic development.

Over the past 10 years, urban planners, technology companies, and governments have promoted smart cities with a somewhat utopian vision of urban life made knowable and manageable through data collection and analysis. Emerging smart cities have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and the integration of big data into everyday life. Are smart cities optimized, sustainable, digitally networked solutions to urban problems? Or are they neoliberal, corporate-controlled, undemocratic non-places?

"An instant classic." —Arianna Huffington "Will inspire people from across the political spectrum." —Jonathan Haidt An essential shortlist of leadership ideas for everyone who wants to do good in this world, from Jacqueline Novogratz, author of the New York Times bestseller The Blue Sweater...

Hear about the cutting edge of development economics from research to practice.

The process by which nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress has been the subject of extensive examination for hundreds of years. The notion of development itself has evolved from an original preoccupation with incomes and economic growth to a much broader understanding of development. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian Goldin considers the contributions that education, health, gender, equity, and other dimensions of human well-being make to development.

En estos tiempos de coronavirus, de enorme --y aún incierto-- daño humano, económico y social, se está observando, analizando y debatiendo cómo la crisis y el prolongado confinamiento están cambiando nuestras costumbres, actividades, estados de ánimo, escalas de valores y prioridades.

Welcome to the Youthology Podcast. Our mission is to create positive change for youth. This show is by youth, for everyone! This podcast gives our aspiring young leaders a platform to share their stories and advocacy on issues that impact our communities.

Arrested Development earned six Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, critical acclaim, and a loyal cult following. Fortunately, this book explores the fascinating philosophical issues at the heart of the quirky Bluths and their comic exploits. Whether it's reflecting on Gob's self-deception or digging into Tobias's double entendres, you'll watch your favorite scenes and episodes of the show in a whole new way.

Así empezaba el video que se volvió viral en Instagram un día de enero. Gabriela Cerruti, política, escritora y feminista, había dado con un tema sensible. Las mujeres se sintieron interpeladas y se involucraron en una conversación con pares de todo el mundo.

The Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) and the International Growth Centre (IGC) are excited to launch their podcast series ‘Let’s Talk Development’.This is a podcast about understanding Pakistan’s crucial economic and development problems. We engage experts in exploring critical development issues and trends in Pakistan. New episodes come out every two weeks.The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of CDPR or any of its affiliates.

Centered around career exploration through storytelling, Vision Towards Success highlights work stories and lived experience of members of the blind/low vision community. This show presents awareness of disability identity across the employment landscape as a resource for both employees and employers to embrace the disabled experience as a valuable contribution to workplace culture. Through interviewing professionals across a wide variety of occupations, we aim to educate and increase understanding and demonstrate the value of diversity.

The new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty Drawing on 2 decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world’s poorest people to make progress. Old aid...

In a chilling exploration of humanity's potential downfall, 2034: Examining Human Behavioral Developments and Sustainable Futures offers a stark warning about the consequences of unchecked greed, exploitation, and shortsightedness. Set in a near future ravaged by environmental degradation, social inequality, and ethical dilemmas, this provocative novel invites listeners to confront the realities of our world and envision a different path forward.

This podcast showcases innovative, emerging or underappreciated methods in development research. Initiated by EADI and hosted by Laura Camfield (King’s College) and Keetie Roelen (The Open University), it invites scholars and experts to share their work and critically explore the benefits and challenges of different methods. This includes how they might support interdisciplinary research, or how they may perpetuate or counteract historical power imbalances. A vital resource for anyone working on research in international development, including academics, practitioners and policy makers.

With research-backed insights, "Work Trends RU" covers a variety of issues, including the modern workforce, economic challenges, how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of work, and the ways public policies and private initiatives are responding to the needs of workers, job seekers, and employers. Join Dr. Carl Van Horn and other experts from the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey for engaging interviews, real-world stories, and data-driven insights that will give you a better understanding of the evolving worlds of work, ...

An AI-powered, expert-led podcast on cutting-edge policy solutions for today’s biggest development challenges, direct from our global research network.🌐 Listen to other languages: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/wbginstitute

Welcome to The Smilie Empowerment Podcast, the ultimate source of inspiration, motivation, and guidance for busy Latinas and women who want to unleash their inner power and find their voice. Join us to explore various topics to help you overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and achieve your goals. We've got you, from personal growth and self-care to career and leadership development, relationship, friendship advice, and leadership. Tune in now, and let's empower ourselves together! ¡Sintoniza ahora y empoderémonos juntos!

Welcome to The Smilie Empowerment Podcast, the ultimate source of inspiration, motivation, and guidance for busy Latinas and women who want to unleash their inner power and find their voice. Join us to explore various topics to help you overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and achieve your goals. We've got you, from personal growth and self-care to career and leadership development, relationship, friendship advice, and leadership. Tune in now, and let's empower ourselves together! ¡Sintoniza ahora y empoderémonos juntos!

Global Development students at Cornell University dive into student research experiences, lessons learned, and some of the greatest development challenges. The podcast is produced and managed by the Global Development Student Advisory Board at Cornell.