The Centre for Global Development is pleased to publish a new paper in our working paper series! This paper examines two case studies set in markedly different contexts—one in London and the other in Dar es Salaam. In each, it explores the development of large-scale, ambitious real estate projects and considers how these projects intersect with the articulation of bold political visions promoted by elite actors.
We're pleased to publish the third issue of the CGD newsletter! Read it online or download the newsletter here. 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.
The Centre for Global Development is pleased to publish the latest paper in our working paper series: Leave No-One Behind in Education: Terms of schooling inclusion for Tuareg communities in Libya and child miners in Bolivia. The paper is co-authored by Caroline Dyer, Elias Sanchez and Waad Treki.
Dr Geoff Goodwin, Co-Director of the Centre For Global Development, gave a guest lecture on water and environmental politics at Universitas Indonesia (UI), Jakarta on 15th September.
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.
