by developmentatmanchester | Dec 2, 2015 | Comment, Policy
The Global Development Institute’s Professor David Hulme is currently president of the Development Studies Association. In his latest message to DSA members, David analyses the new UK aid strategy, recent research council changes and the potential development impact...
by developmentatmanchester | Dec 2, 2015 | Comment, Events
GDI Director Professor David Hulme spoke last week at our Global Development Seminar Series. David discussed the recently announced Sustainable Development Goals, and whether they are merely a continuation of the evolving UN “Global Goals” process or demonstrate that...
by developmentatmanchester | Dec 1, 2015 | Comment, Events
The next lecture in our Global Development Seminar Series takes place on Wednesday December 9, with Cornell University professor Ravi Kanbur. Ravi’s talk is titled Is Utilitarianism All That Bad A Doctrine For Egalitarians? The lecture will run 4.30pm-6pm in...
by developmentatmanchester | Dec 1, 2015 | Events
We had a great time celebrating the launch of the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College on November 26. As well as general festivities, eight brave PhD candidates presented a three-minute version of their theses. Listen to the winning 3MTs! Luis Perez: Losing...
by developmentatmanchester | Dec 1, 2015 | Comment
By Professor David Hulme The 21st COP Summit started yesterday in Paris. After almost 20 years of climate talks, it is hoped that the international community will finally agree concerted action to tackle climate change. Though a tiny minority still debate the science,...
