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Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship

Listen to 350+ interviews on philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Guests include Paul Polman, David Lynch, Siya Kolisi, Cherie Blair, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bob Moritz, David Miliband and Julia Gillard. Hosted by Alberto Lidji, Visiting Professor at Strathclyde Business School and ex-Global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Visit Lidji.org for more information.

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37:15

Bob Moritz, Global Chairman of PwC, joins Alberto...

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2021/06/20

If you want a front-row seat to see and understand how large corporates are approaching stakeholder capitalism and ESG, this episode is most certainly for you. On 15th June 2021, PwC announced a massive ESG push. They’ll be investing $12bn and creating 100,000 new jobs to boost ESG expertise for clients. So, this podcast interview isn’t just theoretical; there’s real consequence to everything you’ll hear in this episode. PwC spans 155 countries and includes more than 284,000 people — a

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29:55

Charles Delingpole, Founder and CEO of...

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2021/06/13

A must-listen episode for anyone who is interested in social entrepreneurship and combining for-profit activities with social good. ComplyAdvantage is a market leader in the use of technology, machine learning and big data to automate and scale solutions that help organisations and individuals mitigate ESG (environmental, social, governance) risk; in the process helping to tackle money laundering, human trafficking and other crimes. The firm is a commercial venture with a strong social purpose at

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37:46

Cameron McCollum, Director of the Sudreau Global...

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2021/06/07

We discuss access to justice in developing countries; the current state of affairs in specific countries in Africa and opportunities for improvement. The Sudreau Global Justice Institute ("SGJI") is an international human rights organization NGO based out of Pepperdine University. SGJI partners with governments around the world to advance the rule of law and provide access to justice to vulnerable populations. They believe that a healthy justice system is key to eradicating systemic

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31:57

Cecilia Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change and Managing...

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2021/05/31

A must-listen episode for anyone who seeks truly innovative and collaborative thinking in philanthropy. Lever for Change is a new nonprofit affiliate of the MacArthur Foundation, created to accelerate large-scale social change around the world. The organization develops and manages customized, open and transparent competitions that connect donors with bold solutions to global challenges, while strengthening the most highly rated ideas emerging from these competitions and catalyzing big

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34:19

Chair of EY Foundation, Patrick Dunne, joins Alberto...

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2021/05/23

If you have to work with boards this episode is for you. We tackle highly topical questions: • What are some of the main challenges with boards?… • What’s the relationship between the chief executive and the board?…. • Is there much of a difference between board members within a for-profit context vs a nonprofit context?… • What about recruiting new board members?… • More... Patrick is an experienced Chair and serial social entrepreneur who has extensive experience of working with boards in

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39:19

David Lynch, filmmaker and creative genius, joins...

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2021/05/16

This episode is an absolute must-listen for fans of David Lynch and those craving wellbeing through meditation. David speaks from the heart, with abundant passion and an infectious self-assuredness about consciousness and the power of Transcendental Meditation to do away with the negatives in one's life while letting in boundless positivity. We learn about the work of the David Lynch Foundation, helping bring TM to the world, and also hear about David's creativity, successes and failures -- and

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34:15

Facebook’s Head of Social Impact & Health...

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2021/05/09

Anita sheds light on Facebook’s COVID Information Center, where people can access authoritative information about COVID-19 vaccines, and she goes on to explain how they have been partnering with the World Health Organisation (WHO), non-profit organisations and governments around the world to make sure there is accurate and credible information for people about COVID-19 vaccines. The discussion also delves into Facebook’s work around blood donations in more than 29 countries and how the platform

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43:04

Sir Peter Gluckman, former Chief Science Advisor to...

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2021/05/02

Sir Peter was Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2009 to 2018, serving three Prime Ministers: John Key, Bill English and Jacinda Ardern. He’s also the Director of Koi Tū — the Centre for Informed Futures — a New Zealand based think tank looking at some of the most pressing issues impacting our world. In this episode we talk about the role of chief science advisors, how science and policymaking work together and the interaction between science and diplomacy — a discussion

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39:21

Executive Director & CEO of Together for Girls,...

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2021/04/25

Together for Girls is a global, public-private partnership dedicated to ending violence against children, especially sexual violence against girls. The partnership includes five UN agencies, the governments of the United States and Canada, several private sector organisations and more than 20 country governments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, working together to generate comprehensive data and solutions to this public health and human rights epidemic. Together for Girls, in

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38:10

Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation, joins...

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2021/04/18

This episode is of particular interest to anyone who cares about driving forward quality education at scale in a global context. While the Lemann Foundation is based in Brazil, its work is of interest to philanthropists, NGOs and social entrepreneurs across the globe. Denis sheds light on the Foundation’s work, ranging from operations to grant-making, and provides a solid overview of the current state of affairs in Brazil’s education system and the opportunities for improvement. The Lemann

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39:31

David Miliband, President & CEO of the International...

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2021/04/11

David served as the youngest UK Foreign Secretary in three decades, driving advancements in human rights and representing the UK throughout the world. His accomplishments have earned him a reputation, in former President Bill Clinton's words, as "one of the ablest, most creative public servants of our time.” David talks candidly about the invaluable work of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the plight of refugees and displaced persons, and sheds light on the differences between being the

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34:31

Amy Klement, Managing Partner of Imaginable Futures —...

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2021/04/04

If you ever wondered how a Silicon Valley mindset rooted in social entrepreneurship can improve global education, then this episode is for you. A fascinating look at an organisation that is quite different from traditional philanthropy. Imaginable Futures is a philanthropic investment firm that combines impact investing and foundation grant-making in order to unleash human potential through learning. Imaginable Futures spun out of the Omidyar Network a little over a year ago, where they were

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45:34

Paul Polman, Co-Founder of IMAGINE and former CEO of...

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2021/03/28

"Redesigning how business could be and should be, to the benefit of society, is a very important thing." We tackle a diverse range of topics, from climate change and inequality to his outlook on life and the observation that some people think greed is good but, longer term, generosity will always win. This is a multifaceted and candid conversation. We hear how his potential to drive forward greater change in global development is actually stronger now than it was when he was still at Unilever. We

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38:53

Tackling global hunger and malnutrition. Lawrence...

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2021/03/21

On this episode we focus on global hunger and malnutrition, which is UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger). We address key questions and explore the subject in depth: • Should anyone be dying from hunger in this day and age? • Must we embrace a vegetarian lifestyle? • What is the impact of childhood stunting on long-term economic development? • What's the connection between food systems and the climate crisis? • What can policymakers, corporates and citizens do right now? We

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51:56

Rugby star Siya Kolisi and Rachel Kolisi join Alberto...

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2021/03/13

Siya came from a challenging and humble background and, in 2018, became the first Black test player appointed Captain of the Springboks — South Africa’s national rugby team. In 2019, Siya led his team to Rugby World Cup victory. Rachel brings a long-standing passion to serve individuals and communities across South Africa. From as early as 1990, Rachel has been involved in charitable and community development projects which have brought about transformation for many different communities. Siya and

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35:17

Cherie Blair and Helen McEachern join Alberto Lidji...

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2021/03/07

We hear Cherie’s personal story, from the positive influence of her mother and grandmother, to starting out as a lawyer in the 1970s when it was still rare for women to be actively involved in the workforce, to her time living in 10 Downing Street where she was lucky enough to travel the world and meet many great women across the world. Cherie felt that there was a gap in women's economic independence — women and girls — and if they could fill that gap by giving women skills, networks and the

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33:41

Every woman must be given a chance to succeed. Vice...

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2021/02/28

An inspiring conversation for anyone interested gender equality. The Asian University for Women (AUW) was first established in Bangladesh in 2008, with a specific mission to recruit young women who have promise and potential, regardless of their background, and to offer them high quality education. It's a liberal arts institution — the only one of its kind in the region. It's very global in outlook and rooted in the context and aspirations of the young people of Asia, designed to address some of

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31:00

Julia Gillard discusses her work at the Global...

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2021/02/22

An insightful and candid conversation with a true champion for quality education for every girl and boy across the globe. Born in Wales, UK, Julia migrated with her family to Australia as a very small girl. She was educated at local government schools, literally at the end of her street. Her father had grown up in a coal-mining village and he left school at 14. He found his way in Australia as a psychiatric nurse. Her mother worked as a cook in a care home. Julia has always been conscious

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35:11

President of the William and Flora Hewlett...

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2021/02/21

Larry has been President of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation since 2012. Before joining the foundation, Larry served from 2004 to 2012 as Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and Dean of Stanford Law School. The Hewlett Foundation has an $11 billion dollar endowment and this conversation focuses on their work tackling climate change. Larry delves into the difference between the different approaches of adaptation vs mitigation — and he explains his preferences. We learn of the key players in

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30:36

CEO of Bond, Stephanie Draper, sheds light on the...

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2021/02/14

An insightful conversation that delves into the UK Government’s changes to its foreign aid budget, the termination of the Department for International Development (DFID), and co-ordinating with UK and international organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stephanie Draper has spent more than 20 years working to accelerate a just and sustainable future, with a focus on sustainable development. She brings extensive international experience of bringing sectors together to collaborate and shape a

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