by Global Development Institute | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our latest podcast episode features Shuaib Lwasa, founder and director of the Urban Action Lab, in conversation with Seth Schindler. They reflect on COP26 in Glasgow, discuss how Africa can position itself as an innovator in climate solutions, and talk about urban...
by Global Development Institute | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Our former student Elisa Soto is putting her Master’s dissertation into practice in her home country, Mexico, to address gender inequalities in education. During her studies at the University, Elisa decided to undertake a dissertation analysing India’s...
by Global Development Institute | Oct 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Professor Diana Mitlin was recently conferred the award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. New fellows are recognised for the excellence and impact of their work and their wider contributions to the social sciences for public benefit. Diana Mitlin is...
by Global Development Institute | Oct 13, 2021 | Comment
Seth Schindler, Senior Lecturer in Urban Development and Transformation, Global Development Institute, Simin Fadaee, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, The University of Manchester, and Dan Brockington, Professor, The University of Sheffield A seismic shift? We live in an...
by Global Development Institute | May 13, 2021 | Comment
Over 50 local campaign organisations, including housing and climate groups, trade unions and charities, have signed an open letter to Andy Burnham calling for a democratic approach to managing public land in Greater Manchester. The letter calls for Burnham to use his...
