by Global Development Institute | Jan 19, 2017 | Comment
The Global Development Institute Lecture Series brings together scholars involved in cutting edge research on international development. It aims to facilitate dialogue and discussion, providing a space for leading development thinkers to share their latest research...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 17, 2017 | Comment
Gale holds a PhD in International Development Policy and Management from GDI. After completing a British Academy Post-Doctoral Fellowship with us, she joined Queen Mary University of London as a Lecturer in Economic Geography. Why did you choose GDI for your PhD?...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 16, 2017 | Comment
By Rory Horner Have we all been “divided and conquered” by the super-rich? Political divides and polarisation were highly apparent in the UK and the US in 2016, and are highly prominent elsewhere in Europe. Votes for Brexit and Donald Trump have brought renewed...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 12, 2017 | Comment
David Hulme continues our series on the big development trends to look out for in 2017 Donald Trump has promised to make the USA “great” again. A central element of this strategy seems to be protectionism but, I think even more important will be his stance on climate...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 11, 2017 | Comment
By Dr Judith Krauss, Post-doctoral Associate, Global Development Institute Cadbury’s decision to shift its sustainability focus away from Fairtrade towards its parent-company’s ‘Cocoa Life’ scheme has sent shivers down the spine of many Fairtrade supporters. The BBC...