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148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali)

148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali)

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How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth, largely due to oil discoveries, with environmental sustainability? How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery? What has happened to West Indies cricket, and how does the future look?




Alastair is joined by President of Guyana, Ifraan Ali, to answer all these questions and more.




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Steve Potts

Ifraan is an amazing character.

Aug 15th
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148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali)

148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali)

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