IFC Podcast

Abdoulaye Magassouba is Minister of Mines and Geology in Guinea, a country in West Africa rich in bauxite, iron ore and other minerals. He speaks with Namrata Thapar of IFC about his efforts to build a sustainable mining industry that benefits as many people as possible.

[In Spanish] Stephanny Arroyo is a jaguar scientist who works in Costa Rica for the wild cat conservation organization Panthera. She speaks with Belen Castuera of IFC about the relationship between biodiversity and development.

Gina Barbieri manages dispute resolution processes at IFC’s Compliance Adviser Ombudsman. She speaks with Mimi Keita of IFC’s Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory team about engaging with communities.

Tran Triet of the International Crane Foundation and Richard Caines of IFC speak about their multi-year efforts to salvage a protected area for the Sarus Crane in an industrial hub in south Vietnam, and share what the experience has taught them about balancing development and conservation.

Ayesha Aziz Khan is CEO of Summit Power International, Bangladesh’s largest independent power producer. She speaks with Sumeet Thakur of IFC about her leadership approach.

Mark Podlasly is an investment specialist who helps indigenous communities benefit from infrastructure and mining projects developed near them. He speaks with Merrick Hoben, a mediator with the Consensus Building Institute, about trust building in challenging situations.