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Season Recap Part 2 - The Climate Crisis, Transport Connectivity for Development and Public Private Partnerships

In the final part of our concluding episode, the host, Roumeen Islam revisits some of our guests' key insights. We focus on three topics: the climate crisis, transport co

Season Recap Part 1 - Digital Technologies and The Energy Transition

In the first part of our final episode, the host, Roumeen Islam revisits some of our guests' key insights. We focus on digital technologies and markets, addressing the di

When do Public-Private Partnerships Work Well?

In this episode, we learn from the experience of countries around the world the conditions that support well-functioning public-private partnerships.

Cobalt Market Dynamics and the Energy Transition

In this episode, we discuss the importance of cobalt in the energy transition, global market dynamics and a very important cobalt producer: the Democratic Republic of the

Are Renewable Energy Assets Part of National Wealth?

In this episode, we discuss how economic rents from different renewable energy sources may be valued and how these change with technology, market conditions, and policies

Decarbonized Shipping: Reducing the Dependence on Fossil-Fuels

In this episode, we discuss potential zero carbon bunker fuels for shipping, their development implications, the investments and regulatory incentives that may be needed.

Tackling Methane Emissions from Abandoned and Active Coal Mines

 In this episode, we discuss the magnitude of methane emissions from active and abandoned coal mines under different scenarios and illustrate policy options to mitigate t

Can Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps Reduce Emissions Despite the Energy Source?

In this podcast, we discuss how the adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps can reduce GHG emissions in different countries under various assumptions about the energ

Impact of Climate-Induced Migration on Infrastructure Investments

In this episode, we discuss how long-term climate change and short-term weather variability may influence migration patterns and how country context is important in deter

A Carbon Tax Affects Poor and Rich People Differently

In this episode, we discuss the distributional impact of a carbon tax and how to design packages that compensate the people who are affected.

Does Cyber Insurance Pay?

This episode discusses the role of cyber insurance in strengthening cybersecurity outcomes and how the regulatory framework may affect the demand for cyber insurance.

Can Public-Private Partnerships Deliver on our Infrastructure Needs?

In this episode, we discuss various types of public-private partnerships to support the delivery of public services, highlighting some important distinguishing features o

Will Mitigating Methane Emissions Cool the Planet?

In this episode we discuss the global warming impact of methane and several ways- some with zero net costs- in which this impact can be reduced.

Mergers - Part 3: Should BigTech Mergers Go Ahead? The Deciding Factors

In this final episode, we close the discussion on the relevance of mergers for competition policy authorities and focus on the various ways countries implement policy in

Mergers - Part 2: What are Competition Authorities Looking at?

In this second episode on Big Tech mergers, Prof. Katz and I continue our discussion on how competition authorities evaluate the benefits and costs of mergers and acquisi

Mergers - Part 1: Is BigTech Buying out the Competition?

In this first episode of three on BigTech mergers, we discuss the impact of BigTech mergers and acquisitions on the market and on consumers; how should competition author

Can We Save The Planet and Feed Everyone? Yes, Go Digital!

In this episode, we discuss the impact of digitalization on efficiency, productivity, the environment and the distribution of gains in the agri-food industry. The regulat

Speedy Delivery, Lower Costs When Ports Go Digital-So What’s Stopping Them?

In this episode, we discuss the digitalization of maritime shipping focusing on the benefits in terms of faster and better service, the regulatory changes needed to advan

How One Shipping Jam Can Stop Your Daily Bread

In this episode, we discuss the ships that carry grains, metals and minerals from where they are found or produced, to where they are needed. Shipping prices rise and fal

How will Households, Businesses and Utilities Manage Electricity Debt?

This episode brings to light the growing debt owed to electric utilities by households and small business, the choices people make when financially constrained and also t