The Human Coined Podcast is hosted by Geoff Dubrow, Founder and Principal Consultant at Nexus PFM Consulting Inc. In each episode, Geoff reaches out to a vast global network of practitioners, (former) clients and others that he has crossed paths with (along with some new guests) to bring unique insights into the nexus between how governments manage our finances and the work of elected, representative bodies such as parliament.

EpisdodeRelease date
1: The effects of the trucker protests on democracy in Canada part IMarch 2/22
2. The effects of the trucker protests on democracy in Canada part IIMarch 2/22
3. Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves GirouxMarch 7/22
4. Back to the USSR or democratic revival? Interview with Tomas BridleMar. 21/22
5. Not your ordinary gender budgeting conversation with TED Speaker Maja Bosnic and Zambian Rhodes Scholar Katongo Chileshe April 5/22
6. Why Russians Don’t See What the West SeesApril 19/22
7. Escaping the Public Debt Trap: Prospects and PossibilitiesMay 2/22
8. Leadership Failures and the Emergencies Act (in Canada)May 16/22
9. Segment 1: Leadership Failures and the Emergencies Act Part II. Interview with Elizabeth May, MP
Segment 2: Beyond the ivory tower: how the auditor general works with parliament.		May 30/22
10. Oversight of Sexual Misconduct in the Military. A Role for Parliament?June 13/22
11. Debt Justice: The Role of Civil SocietyJune 27/22
12. The Overturning of Roe V. Wade & Its ImplicationsJuly 18/22

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The POLITICS & PUBLIC FINANCE Podcast is released every second Monday in one or two formats: “the interview” or “the panel”. The interview features a special guest to explore a topic in depth, while the panel features a discussion with multiple guests or back-to-back interviews.

The POLITICS & PUBLIC FINANCE Podcast is hosted by Geoff Dubrow, Founder and Principal Consultant at Nexus PFM Consulting Inc. Geoff will brings his high energy facilitation skills to every podcast.

The podcast explores key themes related to the nexus between PFM or public financial management (i.e. how governments manage finances) and the work of elected, representative bodies such as parliament. Some topics, such as exploring democratic backsliding (the gradual decline in the quality of democracy) and diversity & inclusion, goes beyond the nexus.




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Part Two of my invigorating discussion with gender equality and GRB expert Claire O'Donnell and Marija Risteska, Executive Director of the Centre for Research and Policy Making (North Macedonia) on the recent International Budget Partnership publication on "Addressing Gender Responsive Budget Implementation: How Civil Society is Holding Governments Accountable to Gender Promises in Budget Execution.
Ep .26 - Addressing Gender Responsive Budgeting Implementation Part 2
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Such an invigorating discussion with gender equality and GRB expert Claire O'Donnell and Marija Risteska, Executive Director of the Centre for Research and Policy Making (North Macedonia) on the recent International Budget Partnership publication on "Addressing Gender Responsive Budget Implementation: How Civil Society is Holding Governments Accountable to Gender Promises in Budget Execution. Index: 0:00 Human Coined Intro 0:20 Geoff’s perspective on this topic 3:05 What does the IBP do 5:12 Marija on how she became a key strategic partner. 9:40 Why is budget credibility analysis important. 12:52 Issue of budget credibility and how gender promises fit into the picture 15:20 The approach of focusing on people 19:41 Stories behind the numbers
Ep .25 - Addressing Gender Responsive Budgeting Implementation Part 1
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Learn more about Human Coined by watching the brief intro!
Human Coined video Intro
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In this episode, Geoff interviews special guest Jason Braganza, Executive Director of African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD). They discuss all the work AFRODAD is doing to: reform the international financial and debt architecture, push for the creation of more fiscal space and fight for Africa sovereignty/agency. Index: 0:35 About AFRODAD. 1:58 Debt in Africa (are we back where we started? Or worse?) 4:12 How does neo-colonialism feed into debt and development? 8:28 What messages does AFRODAD get across to multilateral organizations? 12:42 The “schizophrenic” role of credit agencies in debt and development 17:00 How does AFRODAD make progress in moving forward? 20:50 Is there political will to make the required reforms during a debt crisis? 26:40 Is there some acceptance of responsibility from governments in debt crisis? 31:32 Are there countries in Africa with strong oversight practices that contribute to strong oversight of public debt?
Ep .24 - The Debt Crisis in Africa. Special Guest: Jason Braganza, Executive Director, AFRODAD
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In this episode, Geoff shares some recent experience working in and with countries that are in debt distress, or in some cases at high risk of debt distress. Many have IMF bailout agreements, and Geoff has been working with institutions such as parliaments and civil society to strengthen their involvement in the debt crisis in terms of helping to find a solution and rectify the situation.
Ep. 23 - Oversight of public debt Lessons Learned and New Strategies
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This episode with Dr. Peter Philips, MP (Jamaica), delves into the significance of civil society monitoring of IMF Financial Assistance Programmes. We spent 45 minutes discussing the vital role of independent monitoring and why we can't solely rely on governments and the IMF to ensure proper implementation of these agreements. This interview presents a compelling business case for the inclusion of diverse voices in the economic reform process. It's time for governments to recognize the value of diverse perspectives!
Ep. 21 - Monitoring IMF Agreements
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This enlightening episode features Mae Buenaventura from the Asian Peoples' Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD). Join us as we delve into the world of building debt justice alliances, where Mae shares her invaluable insights on creating powerful collaborations for positive change. 0:21 Intro 0:48 Benefit of country debt alliances 2:15 Example of debt alliance that exists in an Asian country. 3:56 Starting a debt alliance. 5:20 Keeping organizations together. 8:49 Advice for new debt alliance in a country with debt distress 10:27 Focus from a mandate perspective on debt alliance 13:51 How the debt alliance can create more awareness on the importance of inclusive policy. 16:40 Impacts of debt policy on gender and climate 18:07 Debt justice alliances 19:00 Closing
Ep. 22 - Forming Debt Justice Alliances
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An interview with Manju Varma, New Brunswick's former Commissioner for Systemic Racism, on her views regarding changes to Policy 713 (setting minimum requirements for school districts and schools to create a safe, welcoming, inclusive and affirming environment for students who identify or are perceived as LGBTQ) and the lack of follow-up by the government on her recommendations to address systemic racism, which were tabled 6 months ago. 0:24 Introduction 1:52 Government action on recommendations report addressing systemic racism. 3:08 Reactive vs proactive response in New Brunswick 5:56 Policy 713 8:57 Policy changes 13:58 Structure of New Brunswick and multicultural representation 17:42 Systemic issues faced. 24:00 Education curriculum and policy development 33:03 GBA + and policy analysis 40:22 Role of official opposition on policy change 46:34 Outro
Ep. 20 - LGBTQ rights in New Brunswick and no action on implementing anti-racism recommendations
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An interview with Manju Varma, New Brunswick's former Commissioner for Systemic Racism, on her work as Commissioner, the findings from her report as well as intersectionality and her lived experience. 0:23 Commissioner for systemic racism in New Brunswick 1:36 Experience of the commissioner 3:56 Overt racism vs Systemic racism 8:16 Inclusive policy change 13:40 Gender-based Analysis Plus and policy development in New Brunswick 15:35 Various lenses of marginalized communities (social and economic concerns impacting New Brunswick) 17:48 Lived experience moving to New Brunswick 22:15 Ways to improve/ diversify policy development. 27:30 Dismantling things in the past that will never be subject to GBA plus examination 32:16 Governments looking at pre-existing policies on a federal level 37:18 Facing pushback 42:00 Hopes for report prospects being implemented 45:00 Outro
Ep. 18 | Gender based Analysis plus and Fighting Systemic Racism
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