Economies that work - for all | UNSSC | United Nations System Staff College Economies that work - for all This podcast series delves into the transformative power of human rights in economic policymaking, featuring insightful conversations with leading economists dedicated to fostering true equity and sustainable development. Listen on Spotify Apple Share on The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the global promise for an equitable and just society. With a rise in extreme economic inequality, a climate emergency and over half the world’s poorest countries spending more on debt than development, our economic system is failing both people and the planet. It is high time to make our economies work for human rights. In this podcast series, we will explore the contributions that human rights can offer to economic policymaking. We will talk with prominent economists who have dedicated their lives to advancing economic growth that promotes equitable societies and discuss how to reinforce the interconnections between economic policy and human rights to advance more just and sustainable societies. If you would like to learn more about the human rights economy , click here This podcast has been developed in partnership with Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights All episodes Episode 1 18 June 2025 Why is our economic system failing the 2030 Agenda? Episode 2 24 June 2025 Is the solution hiding in plain sight? Political choices for a new economic model Episode 3 27 June 2025 Life and Debt: Why the SDGs cannot progress under austerity Episode 4 02 July 2025 The Doughnut Economy: promoting a development model that focuses on people and the planet Episode 5 08 July 2025 Mission-oriented economies: putting human rights at the centre Episode 6 11 July 2025 Can economic policies promote inclusivity? Episode 7 27 March 2026 Walking the talk: How Spain is building an economy that works for people Episode 8 07 April 2026 Reducing inequality: Inside Brazil's approach to a fairer taxation that shapes redistribution Episode 9 14 April 2026 Advancing a Rights-based Just Transition in South Africa Episode 9 21 April 2026 From ‘Lost Decades’ to Human Rights Economies: Rethinking Development from Sri Lanka’s Experience