Better Policy

Sweden is on a path to becoming one of the world’s most decarbonised economies. But what can the rest of the world learn from its experience?Today, David Newell, Senior Policy Advisor at the Swedish Energy Agency, explains Sweden’s approach to the energy transition and tells us what it can teach other countries looking to cut emissions.We also unpack one of the most important and complex pieces of the global climate framework: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which sets the rules for countries to cooperate on reducing emissions.The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.Please rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenya has become a global leader in financial inclusion, driven largely by the widespread adoption of mobile money and digital financial services. But how do you move from financial inclusion to wealth creation?Today, Frank Mwiti, CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, uses Kenya as a case study for how policy can democratize access to capital markets and open new paths to building wealth.The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.Please rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Head of Sustainability Policy Development at Barclays, Sophie Fry sits at the intersection of government, banking, and the businesses building a low-carbon economy. She believes the sustainable finance gap isn't just about a lack of capital, and shares her insights on how policy can be used to help tackle this gap, thinking about how to scale investable projects, target bottlenecks, and address mismatches between climate tech's timelines and investor expectations.Today, Sophie shares what's working in public-private collaboration, why "place-based ecosystems" could be the UK's next big lever, and why long-term policy certainty is the cheapest, most powerful tool governments have.The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms. Please rate and leave us a review. Produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What actually makes public policy effective?Welcome to Better Policy, a podcast from EY hosted by Andrew Hobbs and Charlotte Weston. In each episode, leaders from government, business, and global organizations come together to explore how policy can solve complex challenges and create new opportunities.Because better policy starts with better questions and better conversations.Subscribe to Better Policy wherever you listen!Please rate and leave us a review.Produced by Hueman Group Media.The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.