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We'd love your feedback. Let us know what you thought about this episode. Climate change, food security, funding collaboratives, and design for development. These are just some of the topics we’ll be discussing in Season Four of The Impact Room. Join Maysa Jalbout in conversation with a diverse line-up of global philanthropists, development leaders, industry experts, and frontline organisations as they share insights and inspiration. With the UAE due to host COP28 at the end of the year, we’l...
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