by Global Development Institute | Oct 8, 2019 | Comment
In this episode, Nick Jepson talks to Rhys Jenkins about China’s growing economic involvement in Africa and Latin America and his book ‘How China is Reshaping the Global Economy: Development Impacts in Africa and Latin America’ Rhys Jenkins is Professor of...
by Global Development Institute | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Listen or watch Professor Rhys Jenkins, University of East Anglia, discuss his book “How China Is Reshaping the Global Economy” China’s growing economic involvement in Africa and Latin America have been a source of controversy and debate. Although there...
by Global Development Institute | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Listen or watch Professor Stephanie Barrientos, Global Development Institute, discuss her new book Gender and work: capturing the gains in Global Value Chains. Building on years of detailed empirical research across different industries and in several countries,...
by Global Development Institute | Sep 25, 2019 | Comment
Keisha Maloney, MSc Global Urban Development and Planning Once notorious for violence, cartels and drug trafficking, the city of Medellín in Colombia is increasingly becoming known for its transformation not only to peace – but prosperity. Like cities all around the...
by Global Development Institute | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are delighted to announce the autumn line-up for our GDI Lecture series. The series brings leading development thinkers to Manchester to discuss their latest research and ideas. Lectures are free and open to staff, students and the general public. All the lectures...