Minouche Shafik, an accomplished economist and member of the House of Lords, shares her insights on the shifting landscape of international aid. She discusses the UK's recent budget cuts and the potential decline of generous health and education initiatives. The conversation highlights the rise of authoritarian powers like China in the aid sector and the need for quality over quantity in foreign assistance. Shafik also emphasizes the importance of long-term policy vision, especially in addressing challenges in global health and demographics.

Dame Minouche Shafik, Director of the London School of Economics and former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, discusses the importance of clear communication, the significance of small interest rate shifts, finding love and parenthood, debating no platforming and safe spaces on university campuses, and choosing a favorite album.