by Global Development Institute | Oct 30, 2018 | Comment, Events
Nicola Banks, Lecturer in Urban Development, Global Development Institute As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, we’ll be holding a film screening followed by a learning exchange and discussion with youth groups in Manchester to see what can be learnt across...
by Global Development Institute | May 27, 2016 | Comment
An innovative ‘revolving motorcycle project’ set up by the Tanzanian Federation of the Urban Poor and supported by an academic at The University of Manchester is helping a group of young men in Arusha find new opportunities. Dr Nicola Banks, of the Global Development...
by Global Development Institute | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Global Development Institute’s Dr Nicola Banks spoke about her latest research into youth poverty in Arusha, Tanzania. The lecture looks at what the experience of urban poverty means for young people and their social and economic development, highlighting...
by developmentatmanchester | Nov 12, 2015 | Comment
By Nicola Banks One of the consistent battles I face as a researcher is the feeling of uselessness I experience in each and every interview I conduct. This is not to say that I believe our research is ‘useless’ – anything but. Research must continue to play an...
by developmentatmanchester | Sep 10, 2015 | Comment
Dr. Nicola Banks‘ research looks at the experiences of young people in Arusha, Tanzania and their struggles to find employment while living in poverty. During her last research visit, Nicola recorded this video, outlining the potential (and the pitfalls) of...
