{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep7 S14 Women Shaping Industrial Policy and Transformation in the Global South","description":"In this episode, Dr. Craig Zelizer speaks with Dr. Soraya Caro Vargas, a leader in industrial policy, gender equity, and international cooperation. From serving as Colombia\u2019s Vice Minister of Business Development to designing the country\u2019s first industrial policy in two decades, Soraya brings a rich, cross-sectoral perspective on how to build more inclusive and sustainable economies in the Global South. Based in Bogot\u00e1, with academic roots in Colombia, Italy, and India, Soraya shares how her experiences in government, academia, and diplomacy have shaped her career\u2014and her deep commitment to bringing policy closer to people and territory. Why Listen Industrial policy in practice: What it takes to design and implement a national policy aligned with energy transition, health, defense, and bioeconomy goals Leadership as a woman in male-dominated fields: How Soraya navigates power, gender dynamics, and systemic barriers while staying grounded in ethics The unexpected PhD journey: Doing a doctorate at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) as a diplomat\u2019s spouse\u2014and why it's not just about the title, but about building knowledge Why territory matters in policy: \u201cYou cannot govern from the desk in Bogot\u00e1\u201d \u2014 how she helped shift Colombia\u2019s national policy toward more localized and inclusive processes Skills for impact: Communication, negotiation, working across sectors, and how to learn them through practice, not just theory Featured in the Episode UNAD - Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia: Colombia\u2019s National Open University, leading virtual and hybrid education for over 300,000 learners Colombia\u2019s Reindustrialization Policy: A national strategy centered on energy transition, health innovation, bioeconomy, and defense ACOPI - Asociaci\u00f3n Colombiana de las Micro, Peque\u00f1as y Medianas Empresas: Represents Colombia's small and medium-sized businesses and played a key role during the FTA negotiations Latin American Women Leaders Network (private initiative): A high-level network of 600+ women shaping policy, enterprise, and academia OECD Work on Informality: Referenced in Soraya\u2019s experience with informality in policy contexts ProColombia: Colombia\u2019s national trade, tourism, and investment promotion agency   More from PCDN Make your inbox amazing with our new Career Digest subscription option\u2014for less than the cost of a cup of coffee per month. Delivered 5\u20136 days a week, you\u2019ll get over 200 human-curated opportunities every month\u2014including jobs, fellowships, funding options, impact news, socent opps, trainings, remote roles and more. Whether you're just starting or looking to advance, this digest provides the world\u2019s best human-curated impact opportunities to fuel your career. Interested in subscribing for a group or organization? Get in contact. Other Terrific PCDN Resources Social Change Career Podcast: Access over 180 episodes featuring changemakers worldwide. https:\/\/pcdn.global\/listen AI for Impact Newsletter: Sign up to get jobs, funding, consultancies, tools, tips, and ethical insights around AI + impact. https:\/\/impactai.beehiiv.com\/ PCDN Free Weekly Impact Newsletter: Explore global social impact jobs, funding, and opportunities. https:\/\/pcdn.global\/subscribe   ","author_name":"The Social Change Career Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/pcdnetwork.org\/the-social-change-career-podcast\/","html":"