by GDI | May 20, 2024 | Comment
Published 17/05/2024 in The Conversation Recent floods in Kenya have left at least 270 people dead, displaced more than 200,000 and destroyed property, infrastructure and livelihoods across the country. In Nairobi, hundreds of people in informal settlements were left...
by GDI | May 15, 2024 | Comment
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...
by GDI | May 10, 2024 | Comment
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...
by GDI | Apr 24, 2024 | Comment
Written by Skyla Baily Bangladesh frequently garners attention as an example of development success, with extensive literature exploring its poverty dynamics and underlying drivers. In just over half a century since gaining independence, the nation has managed to...
by GDI | Apr 9, 2024 | Comment
The start of the academic year 2023/24 marked an exciting milestone for the Global Development Institute, as we welcomed the first cohort of undergraduates enrolled in our brand-new BSc in Global Development course. Designed to equip students with the tools to promote...