Feminism and Development: How can women get involved with peace negotiations?
Marnie speaks with Andrea Philippi who works for Peace for Women Across the Globe. Started in 2008 this organisation is committed to the active participation of women in peace processes … Continue reading Feminism and Development: How can women get involved with peace negotiations?
Is Degrowth working in the developing world? With Julien-François Gerber
On this podcast, our Events Director, Zilun, speaks to Prof. Julien-François Gerber about the viability of degrowth for developing countries. They discuss in depth how changing the way we measure … Continue reading Is Degrowth working in the developing world? With Julien-François Gerber
Discussing peace in the age of chaos with Global Peace Index created Steve Killelea
This week, our Co-President, Helena, speaks with Steve Killelea about the topic of his latest book, Peace in the Age of Chaos. The book is available at a 40% discount … Continue reading Discussing peace in the age of chaos with Global Peace Index created Steve Killelea
What is Degrowth? A radical overhaul of how we do development with Dr. Giacomo D’Alisa
In this week’s podcast, our event director, Zilun, talk about ‘degrowth’, the radical idea which tries to understand development beyond economic growth. Instead, degrowth focuses on sustainability, equality, fairness and … Continue reading What is Degrowth? A radical overhaul of how we do development with Dr. Giacomo D’Alisa
Sustainable Development: Education, training and community-led projects with Naomi Muando
How can people be empowered through community-led development? In this episode, Esther, our Europe Events Officer, speaks with Naomi Muando, the regional manager of ACET Uganda in Mbale. During the … Continue reading Sustainable Development: Education, training and community-led projects with Naomi Muando
1 year, 9% vaccinated (Part 2): Exploring the media’s portrayal of Covid-19 in Africa with Peter Mwai
We need to look deeper into the coverage of COVID-19 in Africa. From vaccination rates to incentivising policies, is there a disconnect between the coverage and what is happening on … Continue reading 1 year, 9% vaccinated (Part 2): Exploring the media’s portrayal of Covid-19 in Africa with Peter Mwai
“Transforming refugees into entrepreneurs” in conversation with Zulfiqar Deo
Why is sustainable development important? How can business mentoring and entrepreneurship be used to support refugees from post-conflict regions? In this episode, our Europe Events Officer, Esther, speaks with Zufi … Continue reading “Transforming refugees into entrepreneurs” in conversation with Zulfiqar Deo
How does change happen? And other topics of debate in International Development
How does change happen? In this episode, one of our events officers, Marnie, speaks with Dr Duncan Green, a strategic advisor to Oxfam GB on the topic of “What’s wrong … Continue reading How does change happen? And other topics of debate in International Development
1 year, 9% vaccinated (Part 1): What’s behind the vaccine crisis in Africa? With Ade Adeyemi
Why have only 9% of people in Africa been fully vaccinated when other countries are offering their citizens booster jabs? This lack of access to vaccines arguably points towards greater … Continue reading 1 year, 9% vaccinated (Part 1): What’s behind the vaccine crisis in Africa? With Ade Adeyemi
Telling the Untold Stories of International Development in China
Eric Zhang interviews Mr. Huang HongXiang to discuss his journey from being a wildlife journalist featured in the Oscar nominee documentary ‘The Ivory Game’ to establishing the social enterprise ‘China … Continue reading Telling the Untold Stories of International Development in China
James Griffiths: Minority Languages
If development is to mean more than economic growth, then language should be on top of our agendas. The preservation of minority languages and the building of lingua franca is … Continue reading James Griffiths: Minority Languages
“Internet Censorship in China” (Part 2/2) with Rongbin Han
Is censorship ever effective? What methods do the Chinese government use to censor the internet? Why does the Chinese government believe in censorship, and why do so many people in … Continue reading “Internet Censorship in China” (Part 2/2) with Rongbin Han
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