Best Decolonising Academia Podcasts (2025)

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S5, E8 Authoritarian Sanctuaries: Refugee Politics in East Africa 1:53:21

6M ago1:53:21

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Authoritarian Sanctuaries: Refugee Politics in East Africa Speaker: Alexander Betts is Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs, and Senior Fellow in Politics at Brasenose College, at the University of Oxford. Discussant: Arbie Baguios, LSE ID Chair: Laura Mann, LSE ID This event is part of the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thin…

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S5, E7 Competition, trade, and sustainability in agri-food markets in East & Southern Africa: a comparison of citrus and soy 1:50:02

6M ago1:50:02

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Competition, trade, and sustainability in agri-food markets in East & Southern Africa: a comparison of citrus and soy Speaker: Simon Roberts is Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Johannesburg and Director of the Centre for Competition Economics, as well as Visiting Associate Professor at Wits University Discussant: David Luke, LSE…

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S6, E6 A very light shade of green? Is the green transition perpetuating inequality? 1:53:28

6M ago1:53:28

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A very light shade of green? Is the green transition perpetuating inequality? Speaker: Annalisa Prizzon is a Principal Research Fellow at ODI. Her research interests are primarily focused on the reform of the architecture of development cooperation, as well as the policies and strategies of multilateral development banks Amir Lebdioui is an Associa…

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S5, E5 The Sahelian Question: The ultra-periphery in a changing world 1:53:16

7M ago1:53:16

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The Sahelian Question: The ultra-periphery in a changing world Speaker: Rahmane Idrissa teaches international cooperation at the University of Niamey. His research focuses on the political economy of democratization, political Islam and the problems of the integration processes in the West African region. Discussant: Aoife McCullough, LSE ID Chair:…

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S5, E4 What's at stake in the US-China Trade War? 1:53:20

7M ago1:53:20

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What's at stake in the US-China Trade War? Speakers: Elizabeth Ingleson: is Assistant Professor Department of International History and is the author of Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade Yeling Tan: is Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. She is also a non-resident senior fellow …

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S5, E3 Re-examining the History of the Industrial Revolution 1:52:26

7M ago1:52:26

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Re-examining the History of the Industrial Revolution Speaker: Michael Mann is Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, UCLA and the author of The Sources of Social Power which covers the history of power in human societies from prehistory to the present. Discussant: James Putzel, LSE ID Chair: Laura Mann, LSE ID This event is part of the Cut…

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Final Reflections of Can You Hear Us?: A Conversation with Madiera and Mónica 53:13

8M ago53:13

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In the final episode of Can You Hear Us?, the CYHU team hosts Madiera and Mónica in discussing the evolution of the podcast and their final reflections on the field of international development, both as an area of study and as portrayed through the podcast; their experiences with mentorship and community building; and the camaraderie they've develo…

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S5, E2 The crisis of peace-keeping 1:51:52

8M ago1:51:52

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The crisis of peace-keeping Speaker: Marsha Henry is the Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton Chair in Women, Peace, Security and Justice at the Mitchell Institute Discussant: Myfanwy James, LSE ID Chair: Laura Mann, LSE ID This event is part of the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice guest lecture series hosted by the International …

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S5, E1 British Aid in a Changing World 1:52:19

8M ago1:52:19

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British Aid in a Changing World Speakers: Clare Short is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for International Development from 1997 to 2003 Kevin Watkins is a former CEO of Save the Children UK and is a visiting professor at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa Chair: Laura Mann, LSE This event recording is part of the Cutting Ed…

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Soumya Dabriwal: Menstrual Hygiene, Social Impact and Entrepreneurship 1:05:54

9M ago1:05:54

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In today’s episode Can You Hear Us?, is joined by Soumya Dabriwal; menstrual hygiene advocate, social entrepreneur and Founder of Project Baala - a menstrual health solutions provider with the sole aim of ending period poverty and illiteracy. Since 2018, Baala has provided 2.4 million reusable pads, conducted over 6,500 awareness workshops benefiti…

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So We Heard: Renushi on Gender, Education and International Development 31:38

9M ago31:38

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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Andrea Ho a discussion on: US modern histographies, the carceral state and Indigenous Self-Determination 1:20:10

11M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

In today’s episode of Can You Hear Us?, sits down with Andrea Ho, a PhD student specialising in Modern U.S. history at Yale University, a Canadian Fellow at the Organisation of American States, and an activist both on and off campus. She focuses her research on ‘building upon existing community partnership with Indigenous communities and local advo…

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So We Heard: Noura Discusses Food Maps as a Decolonial Feminist Research Methodology 26:54

11M ago26:54

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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So We Heard: Doris Discusses Social Policy and China's Three-Child Policy (Part 2) 17:41

1y ago17:41

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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So We Heard: Doris Discusses Social Policy and China's Three-Child Policy (Part 1) 22:49

1y ago22:49

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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The Humanitarian Development Nexus, Urban revitalization and Life in Academia: A Conversation with Lama Tawakkol 1:17:25

1+ y ago1:17:25

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In season 4’s debut episode Can You Hear Us?, sits down with Dr. Lama Tawakkol, Lecturer in International Relations in the Department of Politics at the University of Manchester to talk about everything from her research on the Humanitarian Development Nexus in Jordan and Lebanon to her appreciation for definitions and Cairo’s urban revitalization!…

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S4, E14 What the Gene-Editing Revolution Means For Rural Welfare, Global Futures and Social Justice 1:25:01

1+ y ago1:25:01

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What the Gene-Editing Revolution Means For Rural Welfare, Global Futures and Social Justice Speaker: Ronald Herring, Cornell University Discussant: Aniket Aga, SUNY Buffalo Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E13 Industrial Policy Challenges in the Developing World 1:58:00

1+ y ago1:58:00

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'Industrial Policy Challenges in the Developing World' Speakers: Arkebe Oquaby, Gov of Ethiopia Richard Kozul-Wright, UNCTAD Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E12 The debt and climate change precipice: How can the global majority cope? 1:54:26

1+ y ago1:54:26

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'The debt and climate change precipice: How can the global majority cope?' Speakers: Jayati Ghosh, Amherst Ndongo Samba Sylla, International Development Economics Associates Kevin Watkins, LSE Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E11 Bringing Cyberspace Down to Earth in China: From smart-cities to village digital projects 1:49:12

1+ y ago1:49:12

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'Bringing Cyberspace Down to Earth in China: From smart-cities to village digital projects' Speaker: Hong Yu, Mayling Birney Scholar from Zhejiang University Discussant: David Soskice, LSE Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E10 Slavery and British Development 1:51:34

1+ y ago1:51:34

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'Slavery and British Development'. Speakers: Bronwen Everill, Cambridge University Jennifer Adam, Bank of England. Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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So We Heard: Monica Discusses Mentorship 25:24

1+ y ago25:24

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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S4, E9 Guest lecture on Palestine 1:45:10

1+ y ago1:45:10

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'Guest lecture on Palestine'. Speaker: Rafeef Ziadah, King's College London Discussant: Mai Taha, LSE Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E8 Development or Dependence?: China's Investment and development finance in Africa 1:52:24

1+ y ago1:52:24

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'Development or Dependence?: China's Investment and development finance in Africa'. Speakers: Keyu Jin, LSE Yunnan Chen, Overseas Development Institute Weiwei Chen, Open University Chair: Tin Hinane El Kadi, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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So We Heard: Madiera and Ragini Discuss Gender-Based Violence 28:13

1+ y ago28:13

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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S4, E7 The Latin American Left: Opportunities, challenges, and setbacks 1:49:15

1+ y ago1:49:15

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The Latin American Left: Opportunities, challenges, and setbacks Speakers: Ana Karine Pereira, Universidade de Brasília Geoff Goodwin, Leeds University Melany Cruz, Leicester University Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E6 Gender and Work in Global Value Chains: Capturing the gains? 1:46:18

1+ y ago1:46:18

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Gender and Work in Global Value Chains: Capturing the gains? Speaker: Stephanie Barrientos, Manchester University Discussant: Kate Meagher, LSE Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E5 Making Anti-Corruption Real: A strategy for feasible reform in adverse contexts 1:51:31

1+ y ago1:51:31

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Making Anti-Corruption Real: A strategy for feasible reform in adverse contexts. Speakers: Mushtaq Khan and Pallavi Roy, SOAS Discussant: Jonathan Di John, SOAS Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E4 The Russia-Ukraine War: Consequences for global security and development 1:39:46

1+ y ago1:39:46

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The Russia-Ukraine War: Consequences for global security and development. Panel: Mark Lowcock, UN, UK Yuliya Yurchenko, Greenwich University Anna Matveeva, King's College London David Luke, LSE Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E3 In search of repair: The necessity of community development to mental health improvements in contexts of adversity 1:48:34

1+ y ago1:48:34

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In search of repair: The necessity of community development to mental health improvements in contexts of adversity. Speaker: Rochelle Burgess, University College London Discussant: Philipa Mladovsky, LSE Chair: Laura Mann, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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So We Heard: Sanjana Discusses Children’s Welfare and Child-centric Development, part 2 16:48

1+ y ago16:48

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In the second part of our two-part discussion on children’s welfare and child-centric development, host Ragin Puri (CYHU Assistant Producer) and Sanjana Sunder (CYHU Assistant Producer) explore the intersections between child-centric development and gender. They dive into how poverty can be passed from generation to generation, leading to intergene…

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S4, E2 Confronting multiple Crises: A Conversation with Ha-Joon Chang on the State of the world economy 1:53:32

1+ y ago1:53:32

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Professor Ha-Joon Chang and Professor James Putzel discuss the state of the world economy. Speaker: Ha-Joon Chang, SOAS Chair: James Putzel, LSEBy LSE Department of International Development

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S4, E1 Book launch: Foreign Aid and its Unintended Consequences 1:51:45

1+ y ago1:51:45

1:51:45

Dirk-Jan Koch and Clare Short discuss Dirk-Jan Koch's new book 'Foreign aid and its unintended consequences' (Open access). Foreign aid and international development frequently bring with it a range of unintended consequences, both negative and positive. This book delves into these consequences, providing a fresh and comprehensive guide to understa…

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Icons, success and BIWOC a candid conversation with Shrayana Battacharya 1:30:53

2y ago1:30:53

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On this week’s episode of Can You Hear Us?, Monica and Ragini are joined by development economist and author Shrayana Bhattacharya. After completing her training from Delhi University and the Harvard Kennedy School, Shrayana worked on research projects with the Institute of Social Studies Trust, SEWA and Centre for Policy Research. At present, she …

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So We Heard: Sanjana explores children's welfare and child-centric development, part 1 19:11

2y ago19:11

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Prompted by our youngest team member’s desire for shorter podcasts on her regular commute to and from LSE, Can You Hear Us? is proud to present So We Heard, a series of bite-sized, informal chats dedicated to exploring academic theories, case studies, and current affairs within international development through the lens of black, indigenous, and wo…

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So We Heard: Dana Dives into Commodification and Gendered Labour Practices 13:22

2y ago13:22

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The Can You Hear Us Team is excited to Introduce So We Heard — an informal coffee chat series that, like Can You Hear Us, creates a space for black, indigenous women and femmes of color to discuss and understand anything related to international development without the pressure of having to sound intelligent while doing it. In the first episode, ho…

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Dualities in International Development a Conversation with Emonie Ayiwe 54:05

2y ago54:05

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“Duality is a useful lens to have for International Development because if we are not aware of these dualities, how can we work on improving the system and eliminating them?” - Emonie This week on Can You Hear Us, Monica and Madeira discuss dualities in International Development alongside Emonie Ayiwe; a Finnish-Nigerian Luxembourger with a master'…

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Meet the Team: A Conversation with Ragini, Sanjana and Doris 52:39

2+ y ago52:39

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“International development encourages us to view the world as a ‘bigger picture’.” -Doris Huang “When we are talking about international development, we do need to be mindful of the fact that the reason inequalities exist is because they were created. If the west is prosperous, they did so at the cost of someone else not being prosperous.” - Ragini…

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S3, E5 Panel on Platforms for deliberation or disinformation? social media and development 1:31:11

2+ y ago1:31:11

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This panel examines the record of digital technologies and asks what we might do to re-engineer them to fulfil their early promise. Fibre optic internet cables have now connected almost every part of the world into a giant web of networks. Pundits once claimed this infrastructure would allow everyone to raise her voice, speak her mind, learn from o…

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S3, E4 Jayati Ghosh on Why Inequality is the Basic Driver of the Climate Crisis 1:28:52

2+ y ago1:28:52

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National and global approaches to climate change alleviation are very inadequate because they ignore the important role played by wealth, income and consumption inequalities. Reducing these will be essential for humanity to meet the climate change — and there are feasible ways to do this. Speaker Jayati Ghosh taught economics at Jawaharlal Nehru Un…

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S3,E3 Naomi Hossain on The Popular Politics of 21st Century Food and Fuel Riots 1:26:06

2+ y ago1:26:06

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Development studies frames food and fuel riots as the crowd response to the stimulus of price changes, as indicators of impact of economic shocks or policy reforms. In this dashboard view of the world, the masses respond automatically to spikes in the price of gas or bread, sending signals to governments and the international community that inflati…

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S3,E2 Dr Rafeef Ziadah - Working Palestine: COVID-19, labour and de-development in Palestine 1:25:54

2+ y ago1:25:54

1:25:54

This presentation explores the impact of the pandemic on workers across four key sectors of the Palestinian economy: health, education, agriculture, and construction. As with elsewhere around the world, Palestinian workers have experienced multiple challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated mitigation measures. In the occupied Pales…

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S3,E1 Ha-Joon Chang – Economics vs Science Fiction – what can each learn from the other? 1:19:50

2+ y ago1:19:50

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Economics and science fiction share many interrelations that are rarely recognised. Firstly, a lot of economics is science fiction. Many economists believe in the fiction that they are practising ‘science’, while many also believe in the fiction that progress in ‘science’ (and thus technology) is the solution to virtually all economic problems. Say…

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Activism and Artisans: A conversation with Arushi Chowdhury Khanna 1:14:57

3y ago1:14:57

1:14:57

In today’s episode CYHU expands on the definition of activism as we embark on a season-long theme, by highlighting the sector of artisans and their work. Integral to many developing economies and to consumers in the global north, artisanal work has persevered as a gateway to culture preservation and an income opportunity for the majority of women t…

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Media and Activism: An interview with Adaora Oramah, CEO of AMAKA Studio 1:04:57

3y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

In today’s Episode CYHU continues to explore its theme: Activism, by looking at the role of the media - both traditional and social - in the construction, perpetuation, and deconstruction of biases. We are so excited to be joined by Adaora Oramah, fellow LSE alumna and CEO of AMAKA Studio, a pan African digital media platform. We chat about how to …

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S2,E13 Isabella Weber – How China Escaped Shock Therapy: The Market Reform Debate 1:23:24

3+ y ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Isabella Weber on How China Escaped Shock Therapy: The Market Reform Debate. The lecture is part of the LSE ID Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice series.By LSE Department of International Development

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Environmental Activism: An interview with Kavita Purohit and Dipa Patel 1:02:03

3+ y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Back again from both the chaos and peace of finishing our MSc programmes and adjusting to the next chapter of becoming LSE alum, the Can You Hear Us team is back to begin an ongoing series of interviews and discussions surrounding activism. In light of the commitments and global discussions marking the COP26 Climate Summit in late 2021, typhoon Rai…

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S2,E12 Lise Grande – Peacebuilding in Today's World 51:57

3+ y ago51:57

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Lise Grande on Reflections on Peacebuilding in Today's World. The lecture is part of the LSE ID Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice series.By LSE Department of International Development

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S2,E11 Irungu Houghton – Human rights organising in Africa during a global pandemic 1:00:37

3+ y ago1:00:37

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Irungu Houghton on Human rights organising in Africa during a global pandemic: Trends and Insights. The lecture is part of the LSE ID Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice series.By LSE Department of International Development

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S2,E10 Tasneem Essop – Outcomes of COP26 and Where Next on Climate? 56:53

3+ y ago56:53

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Tasneem Essop on Outcomes of COP26 and where next on Climate? The lecture is part of the LSE ID Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice series.By LSE Department of International Development

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