The Good Problem

The Good Problem is a podcast series unpacking the sticky art of doing good. You'll hear me, Leigh Mathews getting curious about the ethics of doing good, the dangers of doing good, and how to do better at doing good.

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Leigh Mathews & Mel Harwin: The Privilege of Doing Good

Posted November 19, 202100:49:25

We're flipping things for the final episode of season five, and host Leigh Mathews is being interviewed by the wonderful Mel Harwin who has over 15...

Dr. Matt Beard: Moral Injury

Posted October 28, 202100:59:31

Ethics is a term we throw around quite often in the doing good sector. But what does it really mean? Where do ethics apply? Is it at the organisational...

Monica Mukerjee & Arnab Majumdar: #Aidtoo, Dignity at MSF

Posted October 21, 202100:50:45

In the aftermath of the #metoo movement, we saw the emergence of #aidtoo and the resulting exposure of harassment, abuse and discrimination in the development...

Aleem Ali: Shifting Power in Practice

Posted October 14, 202100:38:40

Organisations all over the world are engaging in a long overdue self-analysis and reflection of how they operate and how they engage with communities...

Mary Ann Clements: Dismantling Development

Posted October 7, 202100:41:39

Working in a sector that is traditionally seen as ‘doing good’ can mean that often, actions and behaviours that are not good at all, and in fact,...