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In this episode of the This Week in Global Development podcast, Business Editor David Ainsworth is joined by Managing Editor Anna Gawel and Deputy Managing Editor Fiona Zublin to discuss the launch of Devex’s Power 50 list. The conversation highlights how the development landscape is shifting away from traditional power structures toward influential "movers and shakers" behind the scenes, including tech entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and leaders from the global south.
Key figures mentioned include Anna Makanju of OpenAI, representing the impact of artificial intelligence on development, and Benjamin Black of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, illustrating the growing importance of private sector investment in global aid.
Our discussion then moves to resource sovereignty, particularly concerning critical minerals on the African continent. The editors explore how countries such as Botswana, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are implementing export bans and seeking more control over their natural resources to ensure local processing and economic benefits.
To hear more, listen to this conversation on the This Week in Global Development podcast.
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Rebecca Radix
Rebecca Radix is an interim Multimedia Editor for Devex, working on creative and audiovisual projects. She has a background in international development and journalism and has worked with various INGOs, multilateral organizations, and media outlets across the United States, Turkey, Nepal, and Mexico. She holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Journalism and TV/Film Production from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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