Dear Listeners,

In this episode, I am exploring the evolution of humanitarian aid and crisis management with none other than Michael Koehler.

Michael is an accomplished diplomat and development expert who served as Deputy Director-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) at the European Commission from 2019 to 2024 and as Acting Director-General of DG ECHO from 2022 to 2023. He is currently a co-lead of the Grand Bargain Agreement, which aims to make humanitarian action more effective, efficient, and locally driven.

His deep understanding of both policy-making and field realities provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing humanitarian aid today.

In this conversation, we’ll explore how Europe’s approach to humanitarian aid has shifted, the challenges of managing complex crises, and the future of humanitarian reforms. Michael also shares his insights on the importance of localizing aid, addressing sectoral bureaucracy, and preparing the next generation of humanitarian leaders.

Welcome to my conversation with Michael Koehler.

Salomé,

Host of Voices of Development

Super-Novae's Head of Project Design, Capitalization, and Communications.

Reach out to us through LinkedIn, X, Instagram, or Facebook!

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dear Listeners,

Today, we explore Libya’s economic development through entrepreneurship and SMEs’ support with Mohamed Elmagbri.

Mohamed is a development professional, researcher, and currently Technical Advisor on Private Sector Development on the USAID-funded LEAP program, for the South of Libya.

Mohamed being from Benghazi in east Libya, it was a unique opportunity to mix professional and personal perspectives of the country, hoping to contribute in opening eyes on Libya’s opportunities for the future!

During his interview, Mohammed recommended the book Why Nations Fail, which explores the systemic models that support countries’ wealth or poverty. Definitely a good one!

But before diving into reading, let’s start by listening to my conversation with Mohamed Elmagbri.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chers auditeurs, chères auditrices,

Nous arrivons à la fin de cette deuxième saison des Voix du Développement avec deux sujets essentiels : le développement durable et les sources de financement du développement et de l’humanitaire.

Pour en parler, je suis partie à la rencontre de Katinka Rambert, Directrice de la Fondation Akuo, fondation créée par l’entreprise Akuo Energy, dont Katinka dirige également le service RSE (Responsabilité Sociale de l’Entreprise).

Akuo Energy est un acteur leader dans la production d’énergies vertes par la conception et l’exploitation d’énormes centrales solaires, éoliennes et hydrauliques, mais surtout par sa recherche constante d’innovation.

L’exigence de Katinka pour l’exemplarité, alliée aux engagements d’Akuo Energy pour le développement durable et la responsabilité sociale des entreprises, font de la Fondation un acteur influent et impactant.

Découvrez, notamment, le film documentaire DEMAIN autour des solutions pour lutter contre la crise écologique, réalisé par Cyril Dion et Mélanie Laurent en 2015, avec le soutien d'Akuo.

En attendant, je vous invite à rejoindre, de suite, cette conversation avec Katinka Rambert.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.