Supporting sustainable economic growth in the wider world is the task of the EU’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA).  Koen Doens, INTPA’s Director-General, joins Casper to talk about the importance of true partnerships in Europe’s external relations, how the role of his agency his changing as the world does, and where the role for the private sector lies.  

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Tom Burt leads Microsoft’s Customer Security and Trust team – and as the Ukraine War has unfolded, has found himself at the center of Microsoft’s efforts to protect customers in Ukraine from Russia’s relentless cyber-attacks there. In this episode, he talks with Casper Klynge about the trends he’s seeing in international cybersecurity, the consequences for states, and the new responsibilities emerging for global tech companies like Microsoft.  

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Trisha Shetty is a gender equality activist, lawyer, and founder of SheSays, a non-profit that aims to end gender-based discrimination through youth and civil society engagement. In the latest TechFit4Europe podcast she speaks to Casper Klynge about her work, the role of international fora and partnerships, and the impacts of technology and policy in driving change.  

Currently, Trisha serves as the President of the Steering Committee of the Paris Peace Forum.  

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