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HRH Oba Dokun Thompson, aims to transform the economy of Eti-Oni village by manufacturing chocolates and selling in Europe's finest shops. Over 90% of Eti-Oni's inhabitants are cocoa farmers. King Thompson has partnered with Beech's fine chocolate in the UK. The podcast explores cocoa farming in Nigeria, the significance of cocoa in the economy, and a tour of Beaches Fine Chocolate. It also discusses the collaboration between Narrator, Eloni, and the UK chocolate company to develop a brand for cocoa beans in Ationi province.

Exploring the Bioceanic Highway project connecting Chile and Brazil, and its potential impact on Paraguay's business, especially the Mennonite farming community living in the new highway's path.

Georgia has seen huge economic growth but is there a cost to doing business with Russia?Tens of thousands of Russians moved to the small South Caucasus nation since the war began and they brought along their money and their ideas. In this programme we hear from some of those who have made the move and set up homes and businesses in Georgia. We'll also hear what Georgians, who fought their own war with Russia in 2008, make of the huge growth in trade and economic relations between the two countries. Presenter / producer: Rayhan Demytrie Image: Anti-Russian protests in Georgia; Credit: BBC

Remember Brandi Chastain? She scored the winning goal in the 1999 Women's World Cup final. She celebrated the goal by whipping off her shirt and swinging it round her head. The image of Brandi in a sports bra was on the cover of newspapers around the world.Now she’s joined forces with former team mates Leslie Osborne, Aly Wagner and Danielle Slaton to create a team, Bay FC, which will play in the US National Women’s Soccer League in 2024. They’re part of a growing trend in women’s football of players who are willing to invest money earned while playing the game back to help the next generation of players. We also hear from former England player Karen Carney who is helping retired footballers find a career in business. Presenter / producer: Sam Fenwick(Image: Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner, Leslie Osborne and Danielle Slaton launch Bay Area Football Club. Credit: Bay FC)

Questions are being asked about the footwear that is currently on offer to women and girls. Men and women's feet are very different, so why have large sports companies only just started to do research into women’s football boots?And is this why more high-profile players are succumbing to injury?Olivia Wilson speaks to Laura Youngson, the co-Founder of Ida Sports, one of the only companies that designs and produces female-specific football boots.And Hyde United Women’s football club in the North West of England share what they’re looking for when it comes to buying football boots.Presenter/producer: Olivia Wilson(Photo: Woman about to kick ball. Credit: Getty Images)

South America is football crazy, but its women’s teams have never enjoyed the same success as the men’s. Brazil have never won the Women’s World Cup. Argentina have never even won a match at the tournament.Why is that? A lack of investment, TV revenue and sponsors, or deep-seated cultural issues and prejudices? We look at the poor state of finances in the South American women’s game, and hear from women who are trying to change attitudes. They say that if broadcasters and potential sponsors don’t take women’s football seriously, they’re not only ignoring half the people on the continent – they’re missing out on a great business opportunity.Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Gideon LongImage: Brazil goalkeeper Barbara after being knocked out of the 2019 Women's World Cup (Credit: Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)

As the countries prepare to host the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup for the first time, we find out why they were chosen, and what the legacy of the games will be for them.We take a look at the hospitality sector, including a café owner in New Zealand, who are hoping for a big boost from overseas visitors. How will they make the most of the opportunity, and cope with the influx of people coming into the town.And we hear from an architect about the new training ground that the Australian women's football team, The Matilda's, will call home.Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Barbara George(Photo: Sydney Olympic Stadium. Credit: Getty Images)

Ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia, we look at the business case for growing the sport.Investment in women's football is increasing, in line with greater confidence in its popularity, and higher expectations from players and fans.We ask where the commercial opportunities lie, how much money is coming into the game, and what does the future hold at such a pivotal moment?Presenter and producer: Sam Fenwick(Image: The USA team celebrating winning the 2019 Women's World Cup. Credit: Getty Images)

The eight-time Premier League winner on his successes and failures in business. Gary Neville tells us why building companies in his home city of Manchester matters to him and explains what level of investment he'd like to see at his former club Manchester United. Presenter: Sean Farrington Producer: Carmel O'Grady Image: Gary Neville; Credit: BBC

Youth unemployment in Spain is still very high, with 29.3% of working people under 25 out of work.Ahead of the snap General Election which will take place on Sunday 23 July, we speak to new voters and voters in their twenties who are just starting out in their careers. What policies appeal to them, how do they feel about an increasing right-wing presence, and what do they think of politicians using social media and podcasts to try and win their support?We’ll also hear from a young entrepreneur who is looking to see what advantages they can get from a potential change of government.Produced and presented by: Ashish Sharma Image: