Welcome back to The Jameel Cast, and to the first episode of our new season, Season 2, after a summer break.

Today we're exploring a contradiction at the heart of global development: water investment in emerging markets. 

The social case seems undeniable, yet private capital remains hesitant. And with your regular AI host Alex, is a new face on The Jameel Cast, our latest AI Guest, Makoto. 

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts.  You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

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