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24Bit is an ongoing conversation on Tech by Kenyan bloggers Dickson Otieno from Tech-ish.com, Emmanuel Chenze from AndroidKenya.com, and Nixon Kanali from TechTrendsKe.co.ke
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You're part of a small/medium sized business, you have an itch and it’s a digital one. You know you need to adapt to address new opportunities and threats. Sean McGinty talks to company founders and managers about their digital awakenings, what they learned, how they changed their business and where they found new opportunities for growth. You’ll hear inspiring stories, alongside simple, practical advice that will help you grow your business. A new podcast every two weeks, published on the f ...
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Befok Radio is a monthly radio podcast mixed by Kenyan electronic music DJ Raj el Rey, showcasing the finest in deep house, tech house, balearic and melodic electronic music. It airs every fourth Friday of every month on www.spaceradio.fm.
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Foresight Africa Podcast

The Brookings Institution

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Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people in the region. Host Landry Signé, senior fellow in the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, interviews policy experts and leaders from the public sector, private sector, and civil society on key trends affecting people and nations on the continent.
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NexUX is a UX collective in North Carolina's Research Triangle that considers technology’s broader human impacts from an interdisciplinary perspective. This podcast introduces nexUX people and their ideas.
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NexUX is a UX collective in North Carolina's Research Triangle that considers technology’s broader human impacts from an interdisciplinary perspective. This podcast introduces nexUX people and their ideas.
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Africa iShare is a platform created for people with Africa to interact, learn & share ideas. The Afica iShare podcast podcast issues around Africa trade, policy & leadership. Visit our website for more - https://africaishare.com/
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In a world where tech always sounds like jargon, Anti-Social aims to bring you some relief to that. We will break down all the hardcore stuff and deliver to you unfiltered opinion on matters that touch on your daily life - from a Kenyan perspective. Be it the gadgets that power your interactions, to the apps and services we use every day and even government policies that may affect your daily life, we will talk about it. At Gadgets Africa, we tell stories of tomorrow’s technologies, today. N ...
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TalkOver Podcast

The TalkOver Podcast

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The TalkOver Podcast is a place for DJ's to listen in, seek advice and gain an invaluable insight into the music industry. Politics, music trends, or just general tech chat we cover it all whilst bringing in regular guests from across the globe to sit with us and provide that extra perspective. Giving our unfiltered and honest opinions about anything that comes up in conversation. Look out for weekly episode drops. on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Youtube. THIS IS THE TALKOVER PODCA ...
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Welcome to TechOver Africa with Wangari Njathi. One woman’s take on the Story of the Rising Digital Economy in Africa. We talk with the expert guests on all things tech. Is the technological uptake in Africa all good, all bad, or in between. Join me as I examine, interrogate, analyze and make sense of policies that guard our interests. Disruption can be messy, where will we be when the dust settles?
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Polymer Science Podcast

Alicia Botes and Jacob Schekman

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Two scientists from opposite ends of the Earth speak with researchers around the world to break down their fascinating work in polymer science, chemistry, material science, and engineering. Join Dr. Alicia Botes and Jacob Schekman as they break down exciting discoveries on the Polymer Science Podcast! Questions or comments? Contact us at polymersciencepodcast@gmail.com
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African Women in Technology and Design (AWiTaD) Podcast is intended to feature women of African descent who have built, or are well on their way to building successful businesses in IT and design. The AWiTaD Podcast, therefore, aims to provide a platform for these women to share their stories and the journeys they have taken to get them where they are today. It also explores their thoughts as they share their plans on their future endeavors as business owners or influencers in the Tech and d ...
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My name is Nomalanga Mashinini. I advocate for an economically and socially advanced approach to the protection of images. It is important that people should be prepared to protect their image rights on social media, against misuses of artificial intelligence and commercial exploitation. Since you have a personality, you have image rights. Find out how to #controlyourimagerights by listening to this podcast.
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Travel Advice Show

Travel Advice Show

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Travel Advice Show tries to objectively present travel options so you can make more exciting travel plans. We do this in two ways: 1. Have world-renowned guests who discuss their products and destinations which they cover. 2. Answer your individual, personal travel questions.
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Mia Pacey interviews the Trailblazer Golden Hoodie recipients to uncover their unique journey in the Salesforce ecosystem. How did they enter the ecosystem? What is it like to own the most sought after item of swag (the golden hoodie)? Let's spotlight these amazing Trailblazers and see what nuggets of wisdom we get shining back. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miasf
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ProductTank Nairobi (#ProductTankNrb) provides an opportunity for Product Managers working for (or wanting to work for) companies in Kenya to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Management & Design, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited. We're open to companies big and small. We also welcome early-stage technology businesses looking to learn how to get their ideas off the ground. Our events are public, but we ask everyone to provid ...
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Women Who Code’s mission is to empower diverse women to excel in technology careers. In this podcast, we talk with technology leaders from around the world about their journeys in the industry, their love of technology, trending innovations, the future of work, and ways that we can improve diversity, equality, and inclusion.
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Level-Up Your Career

Sherri Thomas, Your Leadership Lab

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As a Forbes Coaches Council thought leader, Fortune 100 leadership coach, and President of Your Leadership Lab, I help professionals raise, re-build, and expand their leadership role inside their corporate world. I’ve successfully re-branded my own career 4 times as one of the few women disc jockeys in radio to host a morning show, to navigating up the career ladder through 4 industries, 2 Fortune 100 companies, and a roller coaster ride of re-orgs, new leadership, and company downsizing. Wh ...
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Welcome to this engaging audio series designed to guide new, aspiring, and experienced local Chiefs of Party and other project leaders through the essentials of leading a USAID-funded project with foresight and excellence. Whether you're navigating the USAID landscape for the first time or seeking to sharpen your skills, we're here to provide the guidance you need to navigate the unique challenges of this role. Each episode in this series distills the essence of effective project management, ...
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Launched in 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya; Afrikoin aims to be the most innovative digital money and financial technology gathering in Africa tackling key technical, adoption, research and regulatory issues that innovators in Africa face. We aim to highlight important technology and business trends on the continent that underpin economic progress across many sectors from healthcare to ecommerce that are underpinned by digital financial services. In the last few years, billions of dollars have been ...
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Rwanda has made impressive progress in driving inclusive digitalization across its economy. By harnessing data-driven insights, the country has empowered evidence-based policymaking, fostered innovation, and catalyzed digital transformation of Rwandan society. In this episode, host Landry Signé speaks with Crystal Rugege, managing director of Rwand…
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Today we listen to Julia Wright, who is a fascinating and unique guest to have on our show! In this episode we learn all about the Loom and what goes into the art of weaving. She is a contemporary textile artist and engineer currently based in Ithaca, NY while working in the biomedical textile engineering field. She received her Bachelors in Fine A…
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create one market across the 55 countries of the African Union, promising free movement of goods, services, investment, people, and cooperation. In this episode, host Landry Signé speaks with Francis Mangeni and Andrew Mold, both experts on African trade and regional integration, about the st…
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This week we're recording in Nairobi, Kenya! By a very weird stroke of luck, both me & Joe Lobel had separate DJ bookings in Nairobi, Kenya just one day apart from each other...so it made sense that we linked up & of course we had to record an episode of the pod as well! We cover everything from DJing abroad in completely new territories to the 'po…
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We're BACK! It's been an entire summer off for us, and I'm not sorry. But we're back & this week Dubl is talking with Just Craig & DJ Cable about everything from the state of 'high street clubs' in the UK right now, whether warming up with a pre-recorded mix is OK in a club set, are DJ edits the new exclusives, the young generation of DJs bringing …
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges the continent of Africa faces, but with severe challenges come generational opportunities. In this episode, host Landry Signé interviews Vera Songwe, chair of the board of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility and a Brookings Africa Growth Initiative nonresident senior fellow, about those opportun…
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Angola has faced waves of economic uncertainty over the last decade—from oil price shocks in 2014 and 2023 to the spillover effects’ of COVID-19. Despite these challenges, Angola is determined to manage the ramifications to its economy. Host Landry Signé is joined by Angola's minister of finance, Vera Esperança dos Santos Daves de Sousa, to discuss…
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The African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the African Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) are two examples of landmark efforts to positively transform the continent. Host Landry Signé is joined by Chido Munyati, the head of Africa at the World Economic Forum, to discuss how the program is supporting these unprecedented initiatives. Munyati shares t…
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In this episode, we explore Airtel's actions and strategy in this challenging environment. We examine Airtel's market approach, including the expansion of Airtel Money, the rollout of Airtel 5G, and their marketing and pricing strategies. Join us as we analyze whether Airtel is taking the right steps to gain a competitive edge in the Kenyan market.…
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Public procurement is the system of laws and operational arrangements that allows the public sector, including the government, to purchase goods and services, with the aim to maximize social welfare and do public good. However, many African countries fail to address legal and social impediments women-owned businesses face when trying to participate…
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Artificial intelligence’s acceleration has increased the need for data regulation and privacy protections globally. Chinasa Okolo joins host Landry Signé to discuss AI’s impact on the African continent and the continent’s current policy landscape. Okolo explains why a lack of policy and privacy protection is harmful, and how to design an inclusive …
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Subjectivity and bias in credit ratings cost African countries up to $24 billion in interest and over $46 billion in foregone lending. On this episode, host Landry Signé is joined by Raymond Gilpin and Daouda Sembene to discuss their 2024 Foresight Africa piece “Making Africa’s credit ratings more objective.” Gilpin and Sembene discuss the reasons …
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In this episode we delve into the critical role technology has played amidst the widespread opposition to the Finance Bill 2024. From breaking down the bill's implications to sparking nationwide conversations on TikTok, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Instagram, we explore how digital platforms have galvanised public sentiment and facilitated organised prot…
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Africa has a growing problem: a large population of youth and working-age people with limited employment opportunities. She Leads Africa co-founder Afua Osei joins host Landry Signé to discuss the role entrepreneurs play in closing that gap. Highlighting the importance of technological access, the Africa diaspora and the outsourcing of digital tale…
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In this interview from November 2022, Dr. Frank Leibfarth discusses the exciting research coming from his group. Dr. Leibfarth cultivated a passion for organic synthetic polymer chemistry, and utilizes his many talents and excellent leadership to guide his group toward the production of sustainable polymer materials. Papers discussed in this interv…
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Step into the reflective space of a chief of party with this insightful narrative on your first 90 days. Discover the power of strategic reflection and forward planning as you align innovation with action in the complex field of international development and humanitarian assistance. Tailored for executive leaders, this episode offers a profound ble…
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In this enlightening episode, we delve into the essential process of handing over international development projects to local communities. Our expert panel discusses strategies for ensuring not just a smooth transition but also the enduring success of these initiatives. We explore the importance of local engagement, capacity building, and the culti…
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Step into the mind of a chief of party and explore the art of evaluating success beyond the conventional metrics. In this engaging narrative, we delve into the nuances of assessing project accomplishments, from tangible outcomes to the transformative ripple effects that redefine success. It’s a must-listen for leaders poised to not only achieve goa…
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Every chief of party faces the finale of a project with a mix of anticipation and responsibility. This microcast episode offers seasoned insights into transforming project closeout with a strategic advantage. This narrative is an essential listen for leaders, providing practical wisdom on capturing lessons and inspiring teams for continuous impact …
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In this Factory Founder Podcast episode, Revix Founder & CEO & Founder Sean Andrew Sanders offers in-depth insights about live efforts to scale their crypto-investments platform in South Africa and how they are poised to take on other markets. What to look forward to in this episode: Sizing the crypto investing market in South Africa [2:15] Revix’s…
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Policymakers have the tools to make Africa globally competitive as a continent. With an increasingly young and underemployed population, there is a large gap between the continent’s current stasis and its potential for economic growth. Landry Signé is joined by Zouera Youssoufou, CEO of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, to discuss how proper investment…
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Discover the art of project closeout with our insightful narrative, "Final Chapters, New Beginnings: Strategies for Motivating the Team and Managing Departures." Ideal for chiefs of party, this discussion offers practical strategies to motivate your team and manage departures gracefully as you wrap up a USAID-funded project. Learn how to honor your…
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Unlock the transformative power of celebration in leadership with "Milestones and Morale: The Chief’s Guide to Celebrating Team Success." This episode is a must for chiefs of party seeking to inspire and elevate their teams. Discover why taking a moment to recognize achievements isn’t just a courtesy, but a strategy that fosters innovation, resilie…
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In this critical episode, the chief of party faces the daunting task of closing out a USAID-funded project. With the clock ticking, they must meticulously reconcile finances, ensure compliance, and manage asset disposition. As they navigate audits and report submissions, the team works tirelessly to solidify the project’s legacy. Amidst the pressur…
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Discover the critical art of close out planning in this episode, which is a must for incoming chiefs of party ready to leave a mark in the international development and humanitarian assistance arena. Uncover how to pass on the baton with an insightful, strategic approach that ensures continuity, fosters innovation, and sets the stage for sustained …
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Embark on a thought-provoking journey that merges AI, entrepreneurship, and international development and humanitarian assistance. Discover actionable leadership strategies that harness the transformative power of AI to drive sustainable change and empower communities globally. In this engaging episode, you’ll gain insights into leveraging technolo…
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In this episode, we dive into the pivotal role of technology in international development and humanitarian assistance. Discover how chiefs of party can harness digital tools to amplify their impact without losing the human connection. From strategic integration to overcoming cybersecurity challenges, explore how new technologies reshape the learnin…
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In this episode, we dive into the pivotal role of technology in international development and humanitarian assistance. Discover how chiefs of party can harness digital tools to amplify their impact without losing the human connection. From strategic integration to overcoming cybersecurity challenges, this session is a treasure trove of insights for…
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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the essential role of technology in magnifying the impact of USAID-funded projects. We cover a comprehensive range of strategies, from conducting technological audits to fostering local tech development, ensuring project scalability with cloud computing, and prioritizing cybersecurity. The episode em…
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Embark on a transformative journey with “Pivoting with Purpose: The Chief of Party’s Guide to Navigating Failure.” This episode is crafted for leaders who understand that true progress often comes dressed as adversity. Here, you’ll gain the insights to turn project challenges into your greatest achievements. We dissect real-life scenarios, extract …
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Step into the strategic realm of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with insightful guidance designed for the new Chief of Party. This narrative empowers leaders to transform data into compelling stories of change, ensuring that M&E transcends routine tracking and becomes the heartbeat of your project's success. Learn how to spearhead actionable data,…
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Discover the transformative power of infographics in “Visual Victory: Leading with Infographics.” As a Chief of Party, learn to craft visuals that resonate, inspire, and stick in the minds of your stakeholders. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable insights on using simple, powerful storytelling to bridge the gap between data and decision-…
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Unlock the transformative potential of graphic design with this essential guide for chiefs of party. Explore how strategic visuals can transcend linguistic and cultural barriers to amplify your project’s message, enhance credibility, and engage stakeholders more effectively. Learn to harness the power of design to distill complex data into compelli…
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This episode provides the keys to unlocking the full potential of communications in your USAID-funded. It’s a masterclass for new USAID chiefs of party on how to craft and convey powerful stories that demonstrate the profound impact of their work. By integrating strategic insights, real-world examples, and actionable advice, listeners will learn to…
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Discover how to master knowledge management as a tool for driving impactful change. This narrative reveals how leaders can build a dynamic “Wisdom Warehouse”, turning data and experiences into actionable intelligence. Learn innovative strategies to capture, share, and leverage knowledge, transforming on-the-ground realities into strategic successes…
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Africa’s relationship with Asia has changed dramatically over the last few decades. From little economic integration in the early 1990s to the strong trade partnerships seen today, the regions are now strongly intertwined. The continents also face similar economic and development challenges and share colonial histories and cultural values. Host Lan…
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Imagine transforming statistics into compelling stories that drive global change. This narrative embarks on an inspirational journey, revealing how chiefs of party can harness storytelling to communicate the profound impact of their work. Learn how to turn data into soul-stirring narratives that resonate with stakeholders, inspire teams, and mobili…
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As a Chief of Party, your meetings can dictate the pace of progress. This narrative unveils the art of scheduling meetings not just as routine administrative tasks, but as strategic levers to optimize information flow and project impact. Discover how to structure your interactions for maximum ROI, integrate cross-functional insights, and adapt meet…
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Discover the secrets to flawless project communication in this essential episode for chiefs of party. Learn how to ensure your message doesn’t just get sent, but truly received and put into action. We delve into the art of timing, cultural tailoring, crisis management, and the strategic use of technology, all through the lens of real-world internat…
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Delve into the art of marking and branding in the USAID landscape with a narrative that uncovers its strategic significance. This episode empowers new chiefs of party to craft a visual identity that resonates with authenticity and cultural sensitivity. Discover how to transform compliance into creativity. Why listen? Because this isn’t just about f…
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In this episode, we delve into the critical role of procurement in achieving project outcomes in USAID-funded initiatives. New Chiefs of Party will learn how to align procurement strategies with project objectives, involve stakeholders effectively, and ensure meticulous plan execution. This discussion is vital for those aiming to leverage procureme…
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Dive into the procurement process with an expert’s eye in this essential episode for chiefs of party. Unravel the complexities of compliant acquisition and discover strategic insights that will drive your USAID-funded project forward. With a focus on leadership, innovation, and procurement prowess, this narrative is a treasure trove of actionable a…
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Embark on a journey through the regulatory landscape with our series, where compliance isn’t just a mandate, it’s a strategic advantage. Tailored for new chiefs of party, this episode decodes the complexities of USAID regulations, transforming them into a blueprint for success. Discover how to foster a culture of integrity, leverage technology, and…
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Embark on a journey of financial mastery with this episode, tailored for the new chiefs of party in the USAID realm. Discover how to turn budgeting into a strategic asset that aligns with your vision of impact. Learn to communicate the financial narrative of your project, engage with your team for precision planning, and adapt to the unexpected wit…
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Dive into the art of financial finesse with "Financial Finesse: The Chief’s Guide to Navigating Project Budgets." This narrative is a must-listen for new chiefs of party facing the formidable task of managing USAID-funded project budgets. Packed with real-world insights, this episode equips you with the actionable strategies needed to make every do…
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In this episode, we focus on resource efficiency, critical for project success. A Chief of Party must optimize each asset for maximum impact, as illustrated by a health initiative that improved outcomes by realigning resource allocation to match community needs. Effective resource management involves understanding the project ecosystem, including l…
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Join us as we dissect what it takes to lead with vision and agility when crises hit. This episode is a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of adapting projects in the face of adversity. We’ll explore the strategies that enable leaders to pivot with precision, ensuring the goals of international development and humanitarian projects are not j…
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As the new Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project, you embark on a crucial first ninety days where your leadership acumen will be pivotal. Comparable to a CEO, you navigate geopolitical intricacies, development goals, and sustainability. Employing strategic foresight, you’ll build a risk matrix and devise mitigation strategies. Your adaptive lea…
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In a landscape where crisis is the new normal, how do you maintain unwavering compliance with USAID regulations? Dive into this episode for an insider’s guide to navigating uncertainty without compromising integrity. Learn how to leverage your compliance plan as a lifeline, turn your team into compliance watchdogs, and engage strategically with sta…
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