by Global Development Institute | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
On 8th October we were delighted to host Professor Nic Cheeseman to delivers a talk about his new book How to rig an election. In the talk he argues that contrary to what is commonly believed, authoritarian leaders who agree to hold elections are generally able to...
by Global Development Institute | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dr Joanne Jordan, Honorary Research Fellow, Global Development Institute Academics in the UK are now working in a context in which doing research that has societal ‘impact’ is an increasingly important requirement for funders, institutions and scientific bodies. But,...
by Global Development Institute | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dr Indrajit Roy gave a lecture entitled ‘Dignifying development: Democratic deepening in an Indian State’. You can listen to the podcast, or watch the lecture below. Find out more about the other talks in our GDI Lecture series View the presentation You...
by Global Development Institute | Sep 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
As the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly convenes to review the world’s three year progress against the Sustainable Development Goals, Jennifer O’Brien, Director of Social Responsibility for the School of Environment, Education and Development talks...
by Global Development Institute | Sep 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
There is always a buzz around the start of academic term as thousands descend on campus from around the country – and also around the world. Inductions are held, friends are made as students get united by being lost on campus, students are accosted by information and...
by Global Development Institute | Sep 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wayne Shand, Global Development Institute Honorary Research Fellow The rising profile of inclusion and urban development in international policy has enlivened discussion about the role of organised communities in improving the conditions in global South cities. With...
