A Foreign Policy series about women creating change through economic empowerment, hosted by Reena Ninan. This season, we are focusing all our... more
The United States has long been the largest aid donor in the world, accounting for about 40 percent of humanitarian... more
On today’s episode of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, the final in our season focusing on the World Bank/IMF... more
The number of people exposed to floods globally has surged by nearly 25 percent since 2000, with Africa experiencing the... more
As global public debt reaches historic highs, one of the key solutions is increasing the amount of funding for “concessional”... more
Thousands of Kenyans protested against a finance bill in June that would have increased taxes on many everyday items. This... more
The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is back for a very special seventh season. If you’re a longtime listener, you’ll... more
With global public debt reaching historic highs, how are multilateral institutions approaching gender equality? This season, launching November 19th, we talk... more
We’re ending this season with a special bonus episode recorded live from Foreign Policy’s Her Power Summit, which took place... more
On today’s episode of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we are closing out our special season on girls with... more
Education is one of the most important enablers of girl power all over the world. And in a lot of... more
Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya, as it is in more than half of African countries. But public attitudes have begun... more
The battle against child marriage around the world seems to be gaining some traction. According to the latest UNICEF data,... more
Family planning is one of the most economically important strategies for women and girls. Access to contraceptives can help women... more
The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is back with an all-new season. This time, all our stories are about something... more
Season 6 of "The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women" (HER♀️) launches Tuesday, March 12th. This time, we are focusing all our... more
Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta pledged to end gender-based violence by 2026, soon before the end of his term in 2022.... more
Uganda’s health ministry has launched a campaign to end yellow fever epidemics in the country by 2026. According to the... more
The level of press freedom in Kenya media outlets is among the highest in East Africa, according to the most... more
Despite a global downturn for tech, 2022 was a record year for African startup funding. According to data from Partech... more
Nigeria is increasingly important on the global stage. It is the sixth most populous country and has the biggest economy... more
The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is back with an all-new season. This time, all our stories are about something that has... more