A Deeper Look

A Deeper Look podcast explores what works and what doesn’t in global development. FHI 360's CEO, Patrick Fine, hosts conversations with creative thinkers, respected leaders and local actors who are at the forefront of human development and who bring diverse perspectives to timely, high-stakes and sometimes controversial issues affecting people around the world. https://degrees.fhi360.org/category/a-deeper-look/

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A perspective on “good” development

There are two essential ingredients to effective collaboration on human development challenges: trust and humility. In this final episode of A Deeper Look podcast, Patrick Fine takes the interviewee seat, and Dr. Otto Chabikuli, FHI 360’s Director of Global Health, Population and Nutrition, asks for Patrick’s reflections on what constitutes good practice in human development. They discuss the evolution of development, the crosscutting challenges ahead and the need to approach development work co...

Aug 10, 2021•38 min

Strengthening health systems through authentic partnerships

Strengthening health systems comes down to staff, stuff, space, systems and support. This month on A Deeper Look, Patrick Fine talks with Paul Farmer, who is the Co-Founder, Chief Strategist and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Partners in Health, and a medical anthropologist, physician and author. They discuss how to keep human connection and authentic partnership at the center of human development. FHI 360's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Fine hosts conversations with creative thinkers, resp...

Jun 10, 2021•50 min

Building bridges, confronting historic oppression in the United States

As we confront old, uncomfortable truths and talk about how our past must inform our future, the concept of decolonization has gained wide usage. This month on A Deeper Look, Patrick Fine talks with Edgar Villaneuva, author of "Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance and Founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project," about the many meanings attached to decolonization. Edgar and Patrick discuss how institutions and individuals can use restorative justice approache...

Apr 29, 2021•40 min

The future of family planning and reproductive health

Family planning and reproductive health have been global health priorities for decades. New products and innovative methods for reaching couples and women who want to plan when and how many children they have are changing the family planning landscape. This month on A Deeper Look, Patrick Fine talks with Ann Starrs, Director of Family Planning at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, about the ways she and the Foundation are promoting policies, partnerships and products to increase access to ...

Apr 05, 2021•40 min

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