Rwanda’s Resilient Sisters: Rebuilding a Nation Through Women’s Empowerment
Written by Mariana C. Hernandez-Montilla Ubumuntu means humanity, goodness, generosity, and kindness. For me, Ubumuntu means Rwanda and Rwanda means learning from the past. Murakaza neza Kigali! I stepped off the plane in March 2024, having travelled to Kigali as...
GDI researchers recognised for making a difference
At the University of Manchester ‘Making a Difference Awards’ on the evening of 9th May, GDI’s Dr Gindo Tampubolon and PhD researcher Tess Hartland were both honoured for incredible work in their respective fields. SMARThealth: revolutionizing cardiovascular care in...
The Global Development Institute at the Development Studies Association Conference 2024
Academics from across GDI will head down to London next month to participate in the highly anticipated Development Studies Association Conference 2024, which is taking place at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, between Wednesday...
Beyond ‘welfare state’ idealism: Is it time for a general theory of social protection?
By Armando Barrientos, Professor Emeritus of Poverty and Social Justice at the Global Development Institute Discussions surrounding how Latin American states can support less advantaged citizens have often looked to European ‘welfare states’ as exemplary models for...