Institute for Training and Development: Recent Episodes
Institute for Training and Development
Explore sustainable finance literacy. Discover how different countries are educating young people to make informed financial decisions that benefit the environment and society. Tune in for inspiring insights and practical strategies for building a sustainable financial future.
This podcast will discuss the impact of digital transformation in differenct sectors - finance, agriculture, education - on attaining sustainable development.This podcast targets the general public to enhance their awarness about the benefits of digital transormation in achieving sustaianble development goals.
In this podcast we examine the various Climate Smart Agricultural Practices followed across the globe, specifically in Europe, North Africa, Central America and Asia. Further we analyze the role of women and scope of gender equality in the CSA vis-a-vis traditional agricultural practices.
This podcast examines the intersection of climate change and education. We investigate the multifaceted impacts of a warming planet on educational systems, from disrupted learning environments to compromised mental health. The podcast further explores strategies for integrating climate resilience into curricula and advocating for policies that mitigate climate change's effects on students and schools
Agriculture is a key sector of any economy in which women play an important role in its process. This podcast gives an insight to the status of women in four countries namely Eritrea, India, Mexico and Slovakia. The key concerns include: the right of women to work, equal payment of wages, and about the enabling environment for rural women working in agriculture, comparing practices of selected countries. The podcast recommends solutions to governments towards empowering women agriculturists, which will lead to an equitable society, leading to sustainable economic development of the economy. We hope you find this information informative and vital.
Through this podcast we shall bring forth a candid discussion about people, profit, and planet, the three core factors that are crucial to sustainability. In reference to different SDGs, speakers will address the key issues of hunger, starvation, gender parity, Decent work and Responsible Production and consumption patterns. Some recommendations shall be made. The target audience is youth and all members of the civil society that fall in the age bracket of 16-40.
In recent years, the urgency to address climate change has become increasingly clear, with devastating impacts seen all over the world. The circular economy offers a promising solution to combat climate change by dramatically reducing waste and pollution, while also promoting the efficient use of resources, across different sectors.In this podcast our notable guests: Vincent Woon, Kinga Biro, Marlene Dominguez and Alina Boiko, in addition to the host, Heba Labib, shed the light on the concept of circular economy, and dive into the ways in which circular economy principles can be applied to mitigate the effects of climate change through exploring different use cases and business models.Join us as we explore the role of the circular economy in building a more resilient and equitable world in the face of the growing climate crisis.
Welcome to the "Challenges of Sustainable Rural Development" podcast, where we explore a global approach to rural sustainability, emphasizing economic, environmental, and sociocultural dimensions. We address the challenges facing the Arab world and provide recommendations to achieve sustainable agriculture and infrastructure. Additionally, we focus on mental health issues for returning migrant workers in rural China, advocating psychological support and tailored solutions. Join us as we advance sustainable rural development, aiming for a harmonious balance between economic growth, environmental conservation, and improved living standards.
In enhancing effective teaching practices and creating better opportunities for students' learning, both professors' industry experience and their professional development play a very important role. In this podcast we discuss how professors’ practical experience impacts their teaching effectiveness in general, why this really matters in teaching economics and business, and how professors' experience has impacted the effective teaching practices during the hard time of COVID-19.
Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted. It’s a huge problem which affects the economy, the environment, and societies throughout the world. The United Nations has addressed this problem in their Sustainable Development Goals to "achieve a better and more sustainable future for all." However, this is not enough! Everyone should share the responsibility for meeting this goal, including educational institutions, private and public companies, governments, and individual households.
Even if the topic of "fake news" is currently a hot one, businesses have been dealing with it for a while. A negative news story may result in declining stock prices, ruin a company's reputation, or increase irrational customer expectations. This podcast addresses how businesses deal with these challenges by featuring a discussion of five scholars from different countries around the world who are participating in the Study of the US Institute program.
As with any new economic model being developed, certain challenges are common. This podcast discusses the challenges as well as the advantages of the sharing economy and encourages its development.
The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life as we know it on many levels. This podcast discusses the positive and negative effects of the pandemic on entrepreneurship. In an article by Salamzadeh and Dana (2020) on Iranian startups published in the Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, it was found there are six aspects that can impact the success or failure of a startup. This study frames the discussions between SUSI scholars from the Philippines, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, and Bangladesh. Additionally, special guests from the startup industry are featured who share their perspectives about startups- both the challenges and best practices for turning the challenges into opportunities.
It is one of the worst nightmares that humanity has faced. It makes people sick; some even die. It causes businesses to close, economies to regress. It makes people redefine their priorities, triggers societies to review their norms, and governments to re-examine their budgets. There is a consensus regarding the negative impact and the threats COVID-19 represents. However, as this podcast discusses, this same pandemic can offer different opportunities for women entrepreneurs to seize which helps them overcome the crisis, remove obstacles related to gender, expand their activities, and become leaders in their business.
This podcast discusses ways of reducing poverty in Africa. Since Africa is a rich country in terms of natural resources, and human capital development, the idea is to identify factors that can uplift the continent from its predicaments. It is necessary to identify the economic mechanisms that could drive the continent to a better use of its assets, and consequently increase economic performance and ensure sustainable growth and development.