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...
We all have to become better economists
International Conference on Land Grabbing 2024, Bogotá, Colombia by Caroline Cornier Global Development Institute, University of Manchester From the 19th to the 21st of March 2024, Colombia’s prestigious Los Andes University in Bogotá, Colombia hosted...
What can GDI researchers tell us about poverty dynamics in Bangladesh?
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...
China’s digital expansion in the Global South: Systematic literature review and future research agenda
By Richard Heeks What are the implications for the global South of China’s emergence as a digital superpower? A recently-published literature review from myself and colleagues at the University of Manchester identifies seven key issues that have so far emerged…...
What is it like to study Global Development at undergraduate level?
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...
Governing extractive industries in Ghana
In March 2024, Gerald Arhin passed his viva on extractive governance and the energy transition at GDI. Having already published three single-authored articles, Gerald’s research contributions have had a significant impact both in Manchester and beyond. In the...