Policy Unpacked
Policy Unpacked
Podcast Description
Welcome to Policy Unpacked, a podcast by the Global Policy Network.
In this series, we dive into the policies shaping our world, from healthcare, to sustainability, to education, and explore how these critical areas intersect to drive meaningful change.
Whether you're a policymaker, practitioner, or just policy-curious, we're glad you're here.
Let’s unpack policy, together.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers critical areas like healthcare policy, global health equity, pharmaceutical systems, and community pharmacy, with specific episodes focusing on topics such as the role of pharmacists in health inequalities, the digital transformation of healthcare, and the intersection of youth leadership and medicine access.

Welcome to Policy Unpacked, a podcast by the Global Policy Network.
In this series, we dive into the policies shaping our world, from healthcare, to sustainability, to education, and explore how these critical areas intersect to drive meaningful change.
Whether you’re a policymaker, practitioner, or just policy-curious, we’re glad you’re here.
Let’s unpack policy, together.
Bonus Episode 3 – Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and AstraZeneca
Guests:
Chris Lo, Regional Director for Europe, HKTDC
Charles Chow, Head of Corporate Affairs for Hong Kong and Macau, AstraZeneca
Episode Overview:
In this episode of Policy Unpacked, brought to you by the Global Policy Network (GPN). GPN’s CEO, Ameneh Ghazal Saatchi, chats with Chris Lo and Charles Chow about the key takeaways from the 5th Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), as well as AZ and HKTDC’s missions for collaboration. Topics include health equity, AI in healthcare, ageing populations, and how global events like ASGH drive real-world impact.
What you’ll learn:
The roles of HKTDC and AstraZeneca in shaping global health policy
Highlights from ASGH: AI, equity, and aging
How HKTDC turns summit conversations into business outcomes
What makes cross-sector partnerships work in healthcare innovation
How AstraZeneca adapts global strategies to local markets
What’s next for HKTDC and AstraZeneca in the coming year
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Find out more about AstraZeneca’s work in Hong Kong and Macau: https://astrazeneca.com.hk/index/our-company/az-in-hk9ed2.html
And about the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, including their work on the Asian Summit on Global Health
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