Dan Banik and Sameen A. Mohsin Ali discuss the intricacies of bureaucratic capacity in Pakistan, examining how administrative effectiveness, political dynamics, and patronage impact the implementation of development programs.

Dan Banik and Karuti Kanyinga discuss the benefits and challenges of China's infrastructure investments in Africa while also considering the impact of campaign finance on political equity and governance.

Dan Banik and Lan Marie Nguyen Berg discuss the complexities of implementing climate and development strategies, emphasizing the necessity of bold leadership and innovative policies to address the existential threat of climate change amidst societal and political challenges.

Dan Banik and Jörg Ankel-Peters discuss the global challenge of energy poverty, emphasizing the need for innovative energy solutions to provide sustainable and reliable access.

Dan Banik and Elizabeth Ingleson explore the historical transformation of the "Made in China" label, how the neoliberal shift in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s was pivotal for China's integration into the global capitalist system, and the geopolitical implications of China's rise as a manufacturing powerhouse.

Dan Banik and Willem Fourie explore the complexities of leadership, focusing on the characteristics that define successful leaders and the common pitfalls that lead to failure.

Dan Banik and Obvious Katsaura explore the effects of urban inequality in Johannesburg, discussing how wealth and poverty coexist, shaping the cities’ characters and residents' lives, and the crucial role of Pentecostal churches in offering hope and security amidst social challenges in Johannesburg and Lagos.

Dan Banik and Boniface Dulani discuss the mixed state of democracy in Africa, spotlighting upcoming elections, power dynamics, and public sentiment towards governance.

Dan Banik and Gerardo Munck discuss state capacity, the role of political parties, and the interplay between democracy and development in Latin America.

Dan Banik and Didac Queralt discuss the challenges of rising public debt in the Global South and the historical impact of early external finance on state building.

In this conversation with Dan Banik, Meghnad Desai recounts the genesis of the Human Development Report and the Human Development Index, detailing his work with Amartya Sen and Mahbub ul Haq against the backdrop of global economic challenges.

Dan Banik and Thomas Pogge explore the intricate relationship between freedom and poverty and the innovative potential of international impact funds to revolutionize innovation for social good.

Dan Banik and Jostein Hauge unpack the historical and ongoing economic dichotomy between the Global North and South, underscoring the influence of power, politics, and historical legacies on the distribution and nature of industrial growth.

Dan Banik and Surya Deva explore the principles and added value of the right to development, discussing its translation into action and the need for inclusive and sustainable strategies beyond traditional approaches.

Dan Banik and Sara Stevano analyze the utility and limitations of the term the "Global South" and explore the transformative potential of feminist political economy to re-envision and restructure the global economic landscape.

Dan Banik and Joshua Eisenman examine the significance of China's "Community of Shared Future for Mankind," its Belt and Road Initiative, and the African continent in the context of Chinese foreign policy under President Xi Jinping.

Dan Banik and Ramanie Kunanayagam discuss the evolving role of the World Bank's Inspection Panel as an independent complaints mechanism for people and communities who believe that they have been, or are likely to be, adversely affected by a World Bank-funded project.

Dan Banik and Gloria Majiga discuss the impact of a nationwide ban in Malawi on the production, distribution, and import of thin (single-use) plastics.

Dan Banik and Shiping Tang discuss the pivotal role of institutions in shaping and influencing economic development.

Dan Banik and Jarle Breivik explore the surge in cancer incidence driven by an aging population and the imperative for a fresh perspective in addressing the problem.

Dan Banik and Akshay Mangla discuss state capacity for achieving inclusive development and how and why some bureaucracies deliver education services more effectively than others.

Dan Banik and Pinelopi Goldberg discuss whether the world economy is deglobalizing and the extent to which we are witnessing the beginning of a new era.

Dan Banik and Happy Kayuni discuss the complex and multifaceted public sector reforms process on the African continent and potential disconnection between the rhetoric and impact of such reforms.

Dan Banik and Peter Evans discuss strategies for tackling corruption and mainstreaming political economy research in development.