ProCredit Academy Podcast

In this episode, host Dr. Maria-Artemis Kolliniati is joined by Professor Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, John Dewey Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan and one of the leading philosophers of equality, work, and justice. The conversation draws on Professor Anderson’s influential body of work – including her books  Private Government  and  Hijacked  – to explore why inequality...

In this episode, host Charlotte Daly is joined by Dr. Goran Ridic to discuss the foundational economic forces reshaping housing across the globe. As part of our Economics Series, the discussion provides essential context for understanding today’s housing challenges – from interest rates and inflation to affordability pressures and persistent supply shortages. The conversation examines how states a...

In this episode, host Dr. Maria-Artemis Kolliniati speaks with Prof. Dr. Mark Goodale about one of the defining resources of the green transition — lithium. The conversation delves into the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of lithium extraction, including the ongoing debates surrounding lithium projects in Serbia and the wider Balkan region. They reflect on how communities, governmen...

In this episode, host Charlotte Daly is joined by Dr. Maria-Artemis Kolliniati to explore one of the moral challenges shaping our world today: freedom versus fairness. They begin by introducing the core values of libertarianism and egalitarianism before examining how influential thinkers like Robert Nozick and John Rawls clash in their views on justice, taxation, and wealth redistribution. The con...

In this episode, host Charlotte Daly discusses with Dr. Goran Ridic the potential of entering a new economic era. They start with the basics of economics and then dive into how economists define major shifts in the global economic landscape. The discussion then turns to recent developments, including new U.S. tariffs and the potential resurgence of protectionist policies. What do these changes mea...

As the global push for sustainability grows, the spotlight turns to small and medium-sized enterprises, key players in transitioning South Eastern and Eastern Europe towards a low-carbon future. In this episode, host Katarina Zdraljevic (Group Sustainability Team Leader - ProCredit Holding) is joined by Danko Kalkan (Senior Manager - EY) to talk about the pivotal role of SMEs in sustainability and...

In an era where sustainability is paramount, questions arise about the role of financial institutions in fostering a greener future. In this episode, host Dr. Felix Eickelbeck (Lecturer - ProCredit Academy) is joined by Dr. Gian Marco Felice (Former Member of ProCredit Holding Management Board) to talk about the growing importance of sustainable banking and discuss why sustainability has become cr...

As one of the most influential platforms today, TikTok continues to shape the digital culture and influences how we consume content and interact online. In this episode, host Dr. Felix Eickelbeck (Lecturer - ProCredit Academy) is joined by Prof. Dr. Alexander Hahn (Professor of User Experience Research) to talk about why TikTok has become so powerful and delve into TikTok’s algorithm and how it sh...