Global Development Institute

Our last Community of Practice until the new year takes place tomorrow at 8am. Come along to hear Natalie Cunningham and Jaco Renken discuss capacity building in the development sector: https://lnkd.in/e9YYZ_7v

In a new open-access paper, GDI's Seth Schindler and co-author Steve Rolf consider the geopolitical rivalry between the US and China, which has 'intensified to a degree not seen since the Cold War.' How are multinational corporations responding these geopolitical risks and, in turn, shaping the global economy? Find out here: https://lnkd.in/e72DhzKB

We are very excited for GDI Professor Nicola Banks to deliver her inaugural lecture tomorrow, alongside Geography Professor Jonny Huck 🎉 Niki's lecture titled "When knowledge is not enough: bridging academia and global citizenship to make finance for development work for communities" will reflect on a question that has been at the centre of her academic career in recent years: what is the role of an academic when it becomes clear that knowledge alone cannot change the systems that are holding us back from long-term and transformative outcomes? If you haven't already, make sure to get your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/e8atkjgK All details in the poster below!

Congratulations to all our GDI graduates celebrating today on campus! 🎉 We recognise all of your hard work and wish you the very best for the future. Do stay in touch, and send us any photos from your celebrations!

📣 We are looking for someone to join us part-time at GDI to manage our new Research for Transformation Lab. The Research for Transformation Lab is a new initiative to forge direct links between the research and teaching of GDI and real-world solutions for global development challenges. ✏️ Closing date 06/01/2025 💼 17.5 hrs per week 🏢 University of Manchester, hybrid 🪙 £36,924 - £45,163 pro rata per annum, depending on experience As this is a new role and initiative, we are looking for a self-starter who can help to finalise the strategy and approach of the Research for Transformation Lab, as well as getting activities off the ground. You will have worked at the interface of development research, policy and practice and will be able to identify opportunities for GDI academics and their work. Learn more about the role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gSDii9Uy

In our latest 'GDI in Conversation', we spoke with PhD candidate Kibui Edwin Rwigi, who is currently conducting fieldwork in Nairobi. Joining us via Zoom, Edwin talked about his career before GDI, his work with the African Cities Research Consortium, and his research on urban informality. In the clip below, Edwin tells us about his current work in Mathare, Nairobi. Don't miss out on watching the video in full on our YouTube: https://lnkd.in/exr67nDr

Congratulations to GDI's Charis Enns and Johan Oldekop on receiving a significant grant from the Ford Foundation to develop a new research observatory 🎉 The observatory will study the role land rights play in transitioning to a just decarbonised future. The team from GDI will lead activities alongside co-investigators at the University of Ghana, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and the Federal University of Pará in Brazil. Learn more about the news here: https://lnkd.in/ei4cF_ug

Don't forget to sign up for our next Community of Practice happening next Thursday 12th December 👇

Join us next Wednesday, 11 December to celebrate inaugural lectures from Nicola Banks, Professor of Global Development, and Jonny Huck, Professor of Computational Geography 🌍🙌 Following the lectures, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions to our speakers before being invited to join us for drinks and networking from 6pm - 6.30pm. Please register via TicketTailor ✍️  https://lnkd.in/d98vy6cc

Delivered between The University of Manchester and The University of Melbourne, the part-time Master of Leadership for Development aims to help students become confident leaders in the development space. In a new blog, the academic leaders of the course write about leadership for development as a catalyst for transformation: https://lnkd.in/eWCnsbeB Learn more about this flexible online course here: https://lnkd.in/eteVSXAE