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Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice

LSE Department of International Development
Developing Countries
Climate Change
Global Economy
South-South Cooperation
China
Us-China Trade War
Sahel
Green Transition
Refugee Rights
New International Economic Order
United States
Inequality
Economic Security Dilemma
Tariffs
Burkina Faso
Mali
Niger
Climate Crisis
Soybean Production
Citrus Production

These podcasts are recordings from the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice lecture series 2023/24, 2022/23, 2021/22 and 2020/21, a visiting lecture series coordinated by Professor of Development Studies, Professor James Putzel and Dr Laura Mann. The Cutting Edge series provides students and guests with fascinating insights into the practical world of international development. R... more

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Historical Roots of the Crisis in Gaza

Speakers: Anne Irfan, lecturer in Interdisciplinary Race, Gender and Postcolonial Studies at UCL | Myfanwy James, Assistant Professor in International Development, LSE

Chair: Professor James Putzel

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A feminist agenda for social change: from deregulated markets to the wellbeing economy

Speakers: Naila Kabeer, is Professor Emeritus at the Department of International Development, LSE | Diane Elson, is Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of... more

Infrastructure and Influence: China’s Digital Presence in the Global South  and Its Developmental Impact

Speaker: Tin El-Kadi, is a political economy researcher, Oxford

Discussant: Kenddrick Chan, Head of Technology and International Affairs project... more

Rethinking the future of development aid

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... more

A New New International Economic Order (NNIEO) for a New Global Economy

Speaker: Ha-Joon Chang, is an economist, author and lecturer on institutional economics and development, SOAS

Discussant: Richard Kozul-Wright, is a development economist, SOAS more

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 Bagu... more

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 Competit... more

A very light shade of green? Is the green transition perpetuating inequality?

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Annalisa Prizzon is a Principal Research Fellow at ODI. Her research interests are primarily focused on the reform of the architecture of development cooperation... more

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Recent Guests

Annalisa Prizzon
Principal Research Fellow focusing on public finance in development
Overseas Development Institute
Episode: S6, E6 A very light shade of green? Is the green transition perpetuating inequality?
Amir Lebdioui
Associate Professor of Political Economy of Development
University of Oxford
Episode: S6, E6 A very light shade of green? Is the green transition perpetuating inequality?
Parth Bhatia
Doctoral student specializing in climate, energy and environment
International Development Department
Episode: S6, E6 A very light shade of green? Is the green transition perpetuating inequality?
Aoife McCullough
Senior PhD student focusing on foreign militarization and its effects on Niger
London School of Economics
Episode: S5, E5 The Sahelian Question: The ultra-periphery in a changing world

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James Putzel
Host and Coordinator of the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice series; Professor of Development Studies.
Laura Mann
Host of the Cutting Edge Lecture Series; Co-coordinator of the Cutting Edge Lecture Series.

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S6 E3: Infrastructure and Influence: China’s Digital Presence in the Global South and it's Developmental Impact
Q: What can be done now for countries to maximize their domestic agency?
Developing countries need to reflect on the technology being adopted to ensure it aligns with their local capacity-building needs rather than seeking the latest technology for its own sake.
S6 E3: Infrastructure and Influence: China’s Digital Presence in the Global South and it's Developmental Impact
Q: What are the costs for developing countries of this type of business?
The primary cost is the potential for dependency on foreign technology providers, leading to limited local capabilities and economic sovereignty.
S6 E3: Infrastructure and Influence: China’s Digital Presence in the Global South and it's Developmental Impact
Q: How should the continent, how should African agency be exercised?
African countries can maximize their agency by leveraging their unique political and economic contexts to negotiate better terms with foreign investors.
S5, E7 Competition, trade, and sustainability in agri-food markets in East & Southern Africa: a comparison of citrus and soy
Q: What are uncertainties that researchers should investigate in regards to agricultural economics?
Professors suggest investigating the dynamics of trade policy and subsidies, the market power of incumbents, and the adaptation to climate change in agri-food sectors.
S5, E8 Authoritarian Sanctuaries: Refugee Politics in East Africa
Q: What is the relationship between demographics and liberalizing refugee policies in the context of refugee rights?
There should be a strong political argument linking demographic needs to labor immigration needs, suggesting that refugees can fill gaps left by dwindling local populations.

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The episodes present insightful discussions on pressing issues facing international development, featuring esteemed guest lecturers who explore topics ranging from global economic policies, refugee politics, sustainability in agriculture, and the politics of humanitarian crises. The emphasis is on the intersection of historical contexts and contemporary challenges, such as the dynamics of the US-China trade relations and the impacts of authoritarian regimes on refugee rights. A unique aspect is the inclusion of diverse perspectives, particularly on how global phenomena like climate change and economic transitions can exacerbate inequalities, offering listeners a critical lens on development issues that inform both policy and practice. With ... more

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