Podcast Episodes

Cityscapes and Sanctuaries: Exploring the Socio-Spatial and Religious Dynamics of Johannesburg and Lagos — Obvious Katsaura

Season 5 Episode 20

The African continent is projected to have the fastest urban growth rate in the world: by 2050, Africa’s cities will be home to an additional 950 mil…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Voices and Votes: Shaping the Democratic Landscape in Africa — Boniface Dulani

Season 5 Episode 19

The landscape of democracy in Africa is characterized by a dynamic interplay between achievements and obstacles, particularly as the continent approa…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Democracy in the Balance: Navigating Latin America's Political Landscape — Gerardo Munck

Season 5 Episode 18

The political landscape of Latin America has undergone major transformation since the democratization wave of the 1980s and 1990s. During this time, …

2 years, 8 months ago

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The Globalization of Finance and Its Impact on State Building — Didac Queralt

Season 5 Episode 17

An increasing number of countries are struggling with rising debt and facing defaults. A recent World Bank report revealed that developing countries …

2 years, 8 months ago

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The Genesis of the Human Development Report and Index — Meghnad Desai

Season 5 Episode 16

The landscape of development theory, measurement, and policy was transformed in 1990 with the publication of the first Human Development Report by th…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Global Structural Reform: Poverty, Freedom, Justice, and Innovation — Thomas Pogge

Season 5 Episode 15

We explore the idea that the gravest deficits in freedom are intrinsically linked to poverty, impacting individuals and nations worldwide. We also ex…

2 years, 8 months ago

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The Future of Industrialization – Jostein Hauge

Season 5 Episode 14

Few events have transformed society as profoundly as the Industrial Revolution. The introduction of the factory system not only revolutionized the pr…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Development as a Right: Unpacking Principles and Practices — Surya Deva

Season 5 Episode 13

The right to development enables individuals and communities to actively participate in and benefit from various forms of development — economic, soc…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Shifting Paradigms: The Global South and Feminist Political Economy Unveiled — Sara Stevano

Season 5 Episode 12

The term "Global South" has seen an exponential rise in both academic discourse and international policy dialogues, having evolved from a mere synony…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Beyond Trade: China's Cultural and Political Relations in Africa – Joshua Eisenman

Season 5 Episode 11

China's burgeoning relationship with the African continent has been characterized by significant economic investment, trade, and infrastructure devel…

2 years, 9 months ago

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