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APORDE Podcast Series

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The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from Africa and other developing countries. The programme has been running since 2007 and is a joint initiative between the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). As part of APORDE’s agenda of influencing, educating and reaching a wider audience, it has introduced an APORDE podcast series. This series draws on the community of those that have participated directly in both the international and national APORDE network of heterodox development economists and social scientists.

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What is APORDE Podcast Series about?

The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from Africa and other developing countries.

Who hosts APORDE Podcast Series?

APORDE Podcast Series is hosted by Aporde. The show has published 22 episodes to date.

What has APORDE Podcast Series covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Professor Mushtaq Khan on Governance, Corruption and Industrial Policy" (8 January 2026, 23 minutes), "Rethinking Policy with Dr. Seeraj Mohamed at APORDE 2025" (11 November 2025, 25 minutes), and "Prof. Mwangi Wa Gĩthĩnji on Decolonial Paths to Development at APORDE 2025" (11 November 2025, 18 minutes).

How often does APORDE Podcast Series publish?

APORDE Podcast Series publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 22 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on APORDE Podcast Series?

Booking probability for APORDE Podcast Series is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. APORDE Podcast Series requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. APORDE Podcast Series's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch APORDE Podcast Series?

The strongest fits for APORDE Podcast Series are Economic Development & Regulation and Universities & Colleges. APORDE Podcast Series has a business audience.

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Aporde hosts APORDE Podcast Series, a business podcast with 22 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • APORDE Podcast Series

    Professor Mushtaq Khan on Governance, Corruption and Industrial Policy

    Jan 8, 202623 min

    In this episode of the APORDE Podcast Series, host Thobani Khumalo speaks with Professor Mushtaq Khan of SOAS University of London about governance, corruption, and why many development and industrial policies fail at...

  • Episode #2

    Rethinking Policy with Dr. Seeraj Mohamed at APORDE 2025

    Nov 11, 202525 minS3

    Host Thobani Khumalo sits down with Dr. Seeraj Mohamed (Deputy Director for Economics, South African Parliamentary Budget Office; Adjunct Professor, UWC) to unpack what sets heterodox/decolonial economics apart from the...

  • Episode #3

    Prof. Mwangi Wa Gĩthĩnji on Decolonial Paths to Development at APORDE 2025

    Nov 11, 202518 minS3

    In this episode, Prof. Mwangi Wa Gĩthĩnji (University of Massachusetts Amherst) challenges the idea that there’s a single road to “modernity.” Drawing on his co-edited trilogy Decolonial Reconstellations —especially...

  • Episode #1

    Rethinking Development & Industrial Policy — Prof. Fiona Tregenna on APORDE’s Impact

    Oct 31, 202517 minS3

    In this episode, Thobani Khumalo speaks with Prof. Fiona Tregenna (University of Johannesburg; SARChI in Industrial Development) about the evolution and significance of APORDE —the African Programme on Rethinking...

  • Episode #6

    An Interview with Zeinab Camara, Aporde 2024 alumni

    Dec 2, 202427 minS2

    With Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy...

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  • Episode #5

    An Interview With Adeyemi Dipeolu, Aporde 2024 Lecturer

    Nov 19, 202416 minS2

    With Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy...

  • Episode #4

    An Interview with Echezona Asuzu, Aporde 2024 alumni

    Nov 18, 202415 minS2

    With Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy...

  • Episode #3

    An Interview with Uduak Akpan, Aporde 2024 alumni

    Oct 31, 202420 minS2

    With Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy...

  • Episode #2

    An Interview with Ha-Joon Chang, Aporde 2024 Lecturer

    Oct 28, 202422 minS2

    With Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy...

  • Episode #1

    An Interview with Arkebe Oqubay, Aporde 2024 Lecturer

    Oct 24, 202416 minS2

    With Aporde 2024 having recently taken place, we are pleased to present a series of interviews with some of this year's lecturers and attendees.. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy...

  • Episode #11

    SPECIAL: An Interview with Mwanda Phiri, Zambia, APORDE 2023 alumni

    Apr 12, 202420 minS1

    In addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)...

  • Episode #10

    SPECIAL: An Interview with Mwangi Wa Gĩthĩnji, APORDE 2023 Lecturer

    Apr 4, 202433 minS1

    In addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)...

  • Episode #9

    SPECIAL: An Interview with Asma Othman, Egypt, APORDE 2023 alumni

    Apr 4, 20249 minS1

    In addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)...

  • Episode #8

    SPECIAL: An Interview with Rendani Mamphiswana, South Africa, APORDE 2023 alumni

    Apr 4, 202419 minS1

    In addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)...

  • Episode #7

    SPECIAL: An Interview with Antonio Andreoni, Aporde 2023 Lecturer

    Nov 27, 202326 minS1

    In addition to the six main episodes of the Aporde Podcast Series, we are pleased to present a supplementary series of interviews. These interviews are hosted and conducted by TIPS Communications Officer Nondwe...

  • Episode #1

    APORDE Podcast Series EP1: Who Counts?

    Oct 17, 202328 minS1

    The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from...

  • Episode #2

    APORDE Podcast Series EP2: Understanding the role of conflict on the African continent from a political economy perspective

    Oct 16, 202316 minS1

    The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from...

  • Episode #3

    APORDE Podcast Series EP3: What options do African countries have in financing their investment in infrastructure?

    Oct 15, 202323 minS1

    The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from...

  • Episode #4

    APORDE Podcast Series EP4: Exploring the impact of increased digitalisation (4IR) on households, workplaces, finance and capital markets and the broader continental economy

    Oct 14, 202326 minS1

    The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from...

  • Episode #5

    APORDE Podcast Series EP5: Exploring the impact of increased digitalisation on data sovereignty and data processing capacity for Africa

    Oct 13, 202329 minS1

    The African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE) is a high high-level training programme in development economics targeting policy-makers, researchers, academics and civil society representatives from...

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