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We're pleased to publish the second issue of the CGD newsletter! The CGD Newsletter aims to enhance the visibility of the work of CGD members and celebrate the achievements of the community whilst increasing opportunities for collaboration. By highlighting research impact, the newsletter also aims to strengthen links between research and teaching activities.
On 29th May, Mel Yan (University of Leeds/CGD), Cindy Leung (University of York) and Martin Parker (University of Leeds/GFEI Student Ambassador) hosted a writing retreat designed specifically for PhD students navigating the interdisciplinary themes of food, development, and society.
Dr Narayanaswamy of the School of Politics and International Studies has worked with Oxfam International's Amina Hersi to jointly publish a briefing paper examining the state of gender equality over the last thirty years following the commitments made under the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
The Centre for Global Development is pleased to publish the latest paper in our working paper series: Strong Foundations for Learning? A Critical Analysis of India’s Early Years Mathematics Curriculum The article is co-authored by Caroline Dyer (POLIS, University of Leeds, UK), Suman Bhattacharjea (ASER Centre, New Delhi), Purnima Ramanujan (ASER Centre, New Delhi), Aashna...
Congratulations to CGD Co-Director Geoff Goodwin who has published a new article in Globalizations: 'Radical (re) readings of Polanyi: splitting hairs and building bridges'. The article explores Karl Polanyi's concept of the 'countermovement', critically engaging with Rowan Alcock's reading of the concept.
The CGD Newsletter aims to enhance the visibility of the work of CGD members and celebrate the achievements of the community whilst increasing opportunities for collaboration. By highlighting research impact, the newsletter also aims to strengthen links between research and teaching activities.
In June, India’s national elections brought Narendra Modi back to power, although with fewer seats for his political party, the BJP, a hopeful push-back against the authoritarian onslaught in every sphere of social life. A month later, Bangladesh quaked the sub-continent after a student-led revolt resulted in the ousting of prime minister Sheikh Hasina following much state violence.
Dr Shivani Singhal authors the latest paper in the CGD working paper series.
Congratulations to CGD co-director Dr Geoff Goodwin who has published the following blog: Rebuilding the Ecuadorian left in the rubble of neoliberal austerity.
The Journal of the British Academy has just published its latest issue, which includes a special section on "African Ecologies: Literary, Cultural and Religious Perspectives." The recently restyled journal was launched at a celebratory event at the British Academy in London, on 22 May 2024. At this event, the journal's editor, Professor Fiona Williams, highlighted...