Join Rory Stewart, a former UK Secretary of State for International Development and Yale senior fellow, Stefan Dercon, an Oxford professor and former chief economist, and Trudi Makhaya, ex-advisor to the South African President, as they explore the decline of evidence-based policymaking. They discuss the dangers of populism overshadowing facts, USAID's cutbacks, and the need for adaptability in policy amidst political pressures. Their insights highlight the urgency for a narrative that prioritizes human dignity in global development.