Poverty reduction, security, climate change and governance are critical issues for the 21st Century. Study with us to gain the skills and knowledge essential for working in international development. Flexible programme design and individual fieldwork for the Masters dissertation (on-campus degrees) ensure that International Development Department (IDD) meets a wide range of students' interests. http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/index.aspx?NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/jose-van-oosten-msc-idd.aspx I chose to study at Birmingham because for me it offered a great balance between being at the heart of a dynamic city, having a really large campus, a really large university with lots of activities, the politics department which I'm involved in is in the top ten of the country and of course, Birmingham is in the top three of the British University sports rankings, which is a big seller for me. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/jose-van-oosten-msc-idd.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews idd international development department http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/modules/global-cooperation-in-practice.aspx This exciting taught module is offered as part of our new Global Cooperation and Security MSc. Taught by Professor Mark Webber Global Cooperation in Practice examines how academic debates on cooperation and policy-making stand up against the actual experience of implementation. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/modules/global-cooperation-in-practice.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews Global Cooperation and Security videos and podcasts professor mark webber http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/modules/theories-of-global-cooperation.aspx This exciting taught module is offered as part of our new Global Cooperation and Security MSc. Taught by Professor Nicholas Wheeler this module provides advanced theoretical training in how to think about the challenges of building security in an uncertain world characterised by multi-level interactions and unprecedented levels of global interconnectedness. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:15:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/modules/theories-of-global-cooperation.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews Global Cooperation and Security Professor Nicholas Wheeler videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/05/evaluating-impact-aid.aspx IDD's Claire Mcloughlin was part of a panel of experts who took part in a Guardian Live debate on the best ways to evaluate the impact of development assistance. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/05/evaluating-impact-aid.aspx Claire Mcloughlin idd international development department http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/05/international-studies-association-conference.aspx Heather Marquette and Jonathan Fisher organised a panel called 'Politicising or Depoliticising Aid? The Political Economy of Political Economy Analysis', and presented a joint paper on 'Donors Doing Political Economy Analysis™: From Process to Product (and back again?). Claire Mcloughlin gave a paper on '(Re-) building State Legitimacy via Service Delivery: Beyond Institutional Approaches'. Nicolas Lemay-Hebert gave a paper on 'The Unfulfilled Potential of the Light Footprint Approach for Peace Missions'. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/05/international-studies-association-conference.aspx Social Sciences http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2013/may/02/uk-revisit-decision-south-africa-aid Ending support for middle-income countries shows a misunderstanding about the role aid can play in increasingly better-off areas. Guardian "Poverty matters blog" written by Siân Herbert and John Glennie. Fri, 03 May 2013 13:01:00 GMT http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2013/may/02/uk-revisit-decision-south-africa-aid Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/04/mo-ibrahim-foundation-msc-scholarship.aspx The International Development Department is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to undertake the MSc in Governance and State-building, followed by a six-month internship at IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London with a full scholarship. Applicants must have the equivalent of a first class UK bachelors degree and be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:57:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/04/mo-ibrahim-foundation-msc-scholarship.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/2013/brazil-workshop-accounting-accountability-service-delivery.aspx From 15-19 April, the University of São Paulo (Ribeirao Preto campus) and the University of Birmingham are collaborating in a one week workshop which considers the development of new approaches to public accountability and accounting in service delivery. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/2013/brazil-workshop-accounting-accountability-service-delivery.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/2013/making-politics-practical.aspx We welcome papers that further our understanding of the politics of development, whether this is within developing countries or the development community. Although we would like to keep this call for papers as open as possible, we have preference for papers that address one of the following: the politics of aid; political settlements within developing countries; political analysis/political economy analysis; new governance challenges; the politics of service delivery; state-building; and the challenges of delivering aid in fragile states. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/2013/making-politics-practical.aspx researchnews idd international development department http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/kyaw-pyone.aspx Pyone Kyaw describes her experience of studying an MSc in Development Management at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/kyaw-pyone.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/maria-anna-belka.aspx Maria Anna Belka describes her experience of studying an MSc in Development Management at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/maria-anna-belka.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/woods-chris.aspx Chris Woods describes her experience of studying an MSc in Development Management at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/woods-chris.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/algeo-leisl.aspx Leisl Algeo describes her experience of studying an MSc Poverty, Inequality and Development by distance learning at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/algeo-leisl.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department distance learning videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/townsend-anna.aspx Anna Townsend describes her experience of studying an MSc Poverty, Inequality and Development by distance learning at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/townsend-anna.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department distance learning videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/gething-anthony.aspx Anthony Gething describes his experience of studying an MSc Public Administration and Development by distance learning at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during his recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/gething-anthony.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department distance learning videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/libya-two-years-on.aspx Professor Paul Jackson's perspective piece, reflecting on Libya two years after the NATO's military intervention in the country. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:52:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/libya-two-years-on.aspx libya security UN NATO resolution idd international development department Professor Paul Jackson africa perspective govsoc alumninews researchnews military intervention African politics http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/03/dsa-conference-2013.aspx IDD is pleased to announce that the 2013 conference of the Development Studies Association will be held at the University of Birmingham on 16th November. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/03/dsa-conference-2013.aspx govsoc alumninews researchnews studentnews idd international development department DSA Development Studies Association anniversary conference http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/idd/podcasts/2013/ngo/duncan-green.mp3 Dr. Duncan Green, Director of Research, Oxfam and author of 'From Poverty to Power' gave a talk on 'What's Hot and What's Not: what's changed in development thinking in the last five years?' at the NGO Seminar Series, Spring term 2013. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:36:00 GMT http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/idd/podcasts/2013/ngo/duncan-green.mp3 Social Sciences https://www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/schools/government-society/events/public/2013/03/annual-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx This event is a brilliant opportunity for staff and students to find out what the School's PhD students are working on, as well as an opportunity for all our PhD students and staff to get together and discuss on-going research. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:04:00 GMT https://www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/schools/government-society/events/public/2013/03/annual-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx The University of Birmingham is joining forces with Yale to support the development of a pioneering global justice programme at the University of Delhi. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx govsoc researchnews studentnews alumninews global justice Government and Society http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx Our Undergraduate Open Days offer you the perfect opportunity to hear first-hand from our current undergraduates and teaching staff about living and learning at Birmingham. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews undergraduate open days http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx The College of Social Sciences is proud of its extensive links with universities and other strategic partners throughout the world. Through our network of global partnerships, we engage in a wide range of activities including staff and student exchange and collaboration in research and teaching. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:52:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx govsoc Research News alumninews studentnews alumni research student exchange Partner Universities teaching Ambassadors consultancy international collaboration Interactive map Social Sciences Government and Society University of Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/brami-van-crombrugge-model-nato.aspx The general aura that surrounded the ongoing debates in the Defense Planning Group was indescribable. While certain delegates were returning to their 2nd/3rd Model NATO conference, others (such as Felix and I) were experiencing our very first. It was an absolute honour to be part of such an invaluable event and to be able to learn from such a diverse variety of students. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/brami-van-crombrugge-model-nato.aspx POLSIS Political Science adn International Studies International Relations Spanish politics Model NATO govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/felix-cairns-model-nato.aspx All delegations stayed in the same hotel, so were advised to remain "in-role" throughout the conference. And we found ourselves becoming embroiled in fascinating debates over meals and drinks with some very capable students from universities across America, Canada and Europe. It became evident to me that diplomacy requires a constant engagement in and consideration for major world issues, and that productive discussion can occur anywhere, from the formal debates in the conference, to the less formal encounters in lifts and at the bar! Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/felix-cairns-model-nato.aspx POLSIS Political Science and International Studies politics International Relations Model NATO studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspx This exciting degree programme is offered exclusively through the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS), comprised of a number of leading scholars in the field of security who regularly produce cutting edge, internationally renowned research. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspx Global Cooperation and Security MSc ICCS Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Security Theories of Global Cooperation Global Cooperation in Practice Transforming Conflict in Global Politics masters Postgraduate international conflict transformation govsoc studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/02/john-makumbe.aspx Professor John Makumbe died on 24 January aged 63. Professor Makumbe was a member of the Department of Political and Administrative Studies of the University of Zimbabwe. The University of Birmingham awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2004 on the strength of his brave and principled commitment to truth and integrity in Zimbabwe and in Africa more broadly. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/02/john-makumbe.aspx Social Sciences http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/idd/pdfs/idd-annual-report-2012-13/0.html Browse an overview of IDD's recent research, teaching, consultancy and publications. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:28:00 GMT http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/idd/pdfs/idd-annual-report-2012-13/0.html Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/01/researchers-examine-the-politics-of-public-services-in-conflict-affected-countries.aspx How can politics enable, as opposed to constrain, better public services in conflict-affected countries? IDD and ODI researchers have collaborated to examine the politics of progress on water and sanitation in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/01/researchers-examine-the-politics-of-public-services-in-conflict-affected-countries.aspx idd international development department ODI public services politics conflict columbia Sri Lanka Claire Mcloughlin Overseas Development Insitiute researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2013/01/balkans-visit.aspx A University of Birmingham delegation visited the Balkans from 04-08 December 2012. The delegation was headed by Professor Mark Webber, Head of the School of Government and Society, and its members included Professor Stefan Wolff, Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer (College of Social Sciences), Dr Graham Timmins, Director of Education in the School of Government and Society, and Dr Gëzim Alpion Director of Joint Honours Programmes (POLSIS). Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2013/01/balkans-visit.aspx govsoc Government and Society http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/12/rethinking-the-institutional-approach-to-statebuilding.aspx Nicolas Lemay-Hébert highlights the importance of a neglected question: what type of state does statebuilding seek to promote? Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:42:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/12/rethinking-the-institutional-approach-to-statebuilding.aspx researchnews idd international development Nicolas Lemay-Hébert statebuilding http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx The University of Birmingham's China Institute celebrates its official opening today in the presence of His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UK. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx University of Birmingham UK china Social Sciences govsoc researchnews alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Students from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx University of Birmingham distance learning Online Learning govsoc studentnews alumninews https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/studentservices/graduateschool/funding/competitions/esrc.aspx The University of Birmingham is now accepting nominations for ESRC funding starting in October 2013. The University of Birmingham ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) is one of 21 across the UK that has been accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:33:00 GMT https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/studentservices/graduateschool/funding/competitions/esrc.aspx studentnews govsoc scholarships http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/What-should-we-vote-for.aspx Is there an ideal electorate system? As a recent Birmingham Brief demonstrated, we are often faced with a simple binary choice: do we want 'strong government' which can claim an empowering mandate, or do we want a government that represents, however messily, 'the will of the people'? If we want the former, in the UK at least, we have persisted with a first-past-the-post system. From time-to-time, though, we have had a dark night of the soul, wondered at the fairness of governments' claiming a mandate from a minority of voters actually supporting them, and flirted with alternatives. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/What-should-we-vote-for.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/autumn-statement-2012.aspx Ahead of the government's Autumn Statement on Wednesday December 5, we ask six leading academics what they hope will be included and what the impact might be for everything from business and manufacturing to the high street and personal wealth. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/autumn-statement-2012.aspx Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/managing-the-consequences-of-joanna-lumleys-campaign-gurkhas-and-development-in-nepal/ Both Jeremy and I were aware that the decision to allow Gurkhas to settle in the UK following their service in the British Army, famously fought for by Joanna Lumley, had had a negative impact on Nepal. Gurkhas now look towards their future in the UK and therefore no longer send large amounts of money home to Nepal to be invested there. Anna Townsend is a military wife and founder of Women Without Roofs – Nepal. She recently completed an MSc in Poverty Reduction and Development Management with IDD. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:47:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/managing-the-consequences-of-joanna-lumleys-campaign-gurkhas-and-development-in-nepal/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx The University Graduate School is pleased to announce that it has ten Doctoral Elite Researcher Scholarships which will commence in the 2013-2014 academic year. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx doctoral research scholarships govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/ug-opendays.aspx Our November Open Day will support students who are making their university choices for 2013 entry. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the campus, view accommodation and attend talks on the University Experience, Student Life and Tips for UCAS Applications. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/ug-opendays.aspx undergraduate open days govsoc studentnews http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/workshop-on-research-and-evidence-in-international-development/ On 17 October 2012, the International Development Department at the University of Birmingham brought together leading experts on research communication to share experiences and lessons learned about managing knowledge and evaluating the uptake and impact of research and evidence on policy and practice. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:59:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/workshop-on-research-and-evidence-in-international-development/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/andrew-mitchell-dbeswick2.aspx "The question that must be answered is this: on what basis did Andrew Mitchell make the decision to restore UK aid to Rwanda?" by Dr Danielle Beswick, lecturer in International Development Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/andrew-mitchell-dbeswick2.aspx idd international development department Rwanda aid politics Danielle Beswick govsoc researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/09/brinkerhoff-visiting-fellow.aspx Dr Derick Brinkerhoff will join the College of Social Science for one week from 15th October as a Visiting Fellow under the Advanced Social Science Collaborative (ASSC) scheme. He will be hosted by the International Development Department (IDD) and the Centre for International Education and Research (CIER). Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/09/brinkerhoff-visiting-fellow.aspx idd international development department govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/10/university-league-table-rise.aspx The University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/10/university-league-table-rise.aspx govsoc alumni studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx The next University of Birmingham Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 20 November 2012 from 11.00am. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx postgraduate open day studentnews govsoc http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/statebuilding-challenges-for-the-future-timorese-government/ Nicolas Lemay-Hébert is a Marie Curie Experienced Researcher at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham and research group leader, "State-building, Security and Development," at the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security, University of Birmingham... Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:49:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/statebuilding-challenges-for-the-future-timorese-government/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia-david-anderson.aspx This podcast was part of the workshop on Somalia: Negotiating the balance between 'African Solutions' and international responses. This presentation by Professor David Anderson (Oxford University) explored the reasons for Kenya's decision to intervene militarily in Somalia in January 2012 and subsequently to join AMISOM. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia-david-anderson.aspx podcast idd international development department ICCS conflict coperation and security somalia researchnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia-paul-williams.aspx This podcast was part of the workshop on Somalia: Negotiating the balance between 'African Solutions' and international responses. This presentation by Professor Paul Williams (George Washington University) focused on how actors outside the continent have responded to crises in Somalia and particularly their support for AMISOM, outlining the challenges to AMISOM which remain for the most part unresolved. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia-paul-williams.aspx podcast idd international development department ICCS conflict coperation and security somalia researchnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia.aspx The School of Government and the Institute of Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) recently (11 July 2012) hosted an event on Somalia: Negotiating the balance between 'African Solutions' and international responses. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:57:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia.aspx researchnews idd ICCS international development department http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia-jonathan-fisher.aspx This podcast was part of the workshop on Somalia: Negotiating the balance between 'African Solutions' and international responses. This presentation by Jonathan Fisher (Research Fellow, IDD, University of Birmingham) linked to a previously published paper by Jonathan in African Affairs (July 2012) which explored the reasons for Uganda's 2007 intervention in Somalia as part of AMISOM. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:57:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia-jonathan-fisher.aspx podcast idd international development department ICCS conflict coperation and security somalia researchnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia-knox-chitiyo.aspx This podcast was part of the workshop on Somalia: Negotiating the balance between 'African Solutions' and international responses. This presentation by Dr Knox Chitiyo (Chatham House) reflected on African involvement in responding to crises in four case studies. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:57:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/somalia-knox-chitiyo.aspx podcast idd international development department ICCS conflict coperation and security somalia researchnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/sonia-boddie.aspx Sonia Boddie, who is studying a Masters in Public Administration, talks about her experiences at Birmingham and the opportunities she has has whilst studying for her Masters. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/sonia-boddie.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews videos and podcasts international development department Local Government Studies local government http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/expanded-professional-evidence-applied-knowledge-services-dfid.aspx The IDD-led Governance and Social Development Resource Centre (GSDRC) team has been selected by DFID to provide an expanded range of evidence and knowledge services. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/expanded-professional-evidence-applied-knowledge-services-dfid.aspx researchnews idd gsdrc Governance and Social Development Resource Centre international development department http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/why-legitimacy-matters-to-ngo-peacebuilding.aspx Donor support for national NGOs engaged in peacebuilding can damage NGOs' reputations. Oliver Walton suggests how donors could help to maintain NGO legitimacy and promote locally appropriate peacebuilding strategies. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/why-legitimacy-matters-to-ngo-peacebuilding.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/politics-governance-public-services-developing-countries.aspx A special of the journal Public Management Review edited by Richard Batley (IDD) and Willy McCourt (World Bank) examines how political factors affect the provision of public services such as health-care, water, social insurance and cash transfers. The special issue carries an article by the editors with Claire Mcloughlin (IDD). Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/08/politics-governance-public-services-developing-countries.aspx researchnews international development idd international development department Claire Mcloughlin Richard Batley http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/lesego-motlogelwa-ma.aspx Birmingham University is really a good place, you feel like home, there's no gap to miss home, to miss Botswana, you feel like wow…this is a good place to be! I have received a scholarship award called Congleton. It's for women who have passion to go back to their country to make some impact in the development of their country. I'm really happy about it and I'm glad to be part of it. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/lesego-motlogelwa-ma.aspx govsoc studentnews student profile postgraduate course masters international studies in education videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/06/public-administration-development.aspx A special issue of the journal Public Administration and Development for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development was launched on Monday 18th June, containing an article from staff of UoB's Government and Society. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/06/public-administration-development.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/06/making-environmental-mainstreaming-happen.aspx As the Rio+20 summit discusses the institutional framework for sustainable development, this brief – by Fiona Nunan, Adrian Campbell and Emma Foster – highlights lessons on how organisational structures can facilitate environmental mainstreaming. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/06/making-environmental-mainstreaming-happen.aspx researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/06/gender-development-topic-guide-published.aspx A new guide to current literature on gender and international development includes practical guidance, lessons learned and case studies. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:33:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/06/gender-development-topic-guide-published.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/06/finding-space-for-participation.aspx Fiona Nunan announces the publication of the article "Finding Space for Participation: fisherfolk mobility and co-management of Lake Victoria fisheries", written from her work on Lake Victoria, East Africa, with colleagues from the Fisheries Research Institutes of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda: J. Luomba, C. A. Lwenya, B. Ntambi, K. Odongkara and E. O Yongo. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/06/finding-space-for-participation.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/profiles/sippi-azarbaijani-moghaddam.aspx Sippi has worked for many years as a consultant and country expert on Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. From informing the military and UK Ministry of Defence to defending Afghan women's rights both before and during the reign of the Taliban, Sippi spent 16 and a half years working both in Afghanistan and all around the world imparting her wisdom on Afghan politics, development and culture. We recently caught up with Sippi to find out the impact the MSocSc has had on her life and career. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/profiles/sippi-azarbaijani-moghaddam.aspx alumninews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/05/simon-fraser-visit.aspx On Thursday 24th May 2012, Simon Fraser, Permanent Under Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visited the University to speak to staff and students. Tue, 29 May 2012 08:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/05/simon-fraser-visit.aspx highprofilespeakers studentnews govsoc alumninews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/visiting-researcher-from-uganda.aspx IDD welcomes Lawrence Bategeka, a visiting researcher from the Economic Policy Research Centre at Makerere University, Uganda Fri, 25 May 2012 16:18:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/visiting-researcher-from-uganda.aspx researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/largest-ever-eu-research-project-on-corruption.aspx IDD staff members Heather Marquette and Brian Lucas join the largest ever EU-wide multidisciplinary research project on corruption Fri, 25 May 2012 14:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/largest-ever-eu-research-project-on-corruption.aspx researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/social-repair-in-divided-societies.aspx How can societal relations be repaired after intergroup conflict? This brief by IDD's Huma Haider suggests that transitional justice and coexistence initiatives could be coordinated to enhance reconciliation. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/social-repair-in-divided-societies.aspx alumninews studentnews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/donors-global-war-on-terror-east-african-diplomacy.aspx IDD's Jonathan Fisher recently gave a speech on the evolving security roles of Kenya and Uganda from a donor perspective at the Center for International and Strategic Studies, Washington DC. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/donors-global-war-on-terror-east-african-diplomacy.aspx http://thinkafricapress.com/malawi/joyce-banda-another-president-providence-goodluck-jonathan-nigeria Zainab Usman has recently written an article in Think Africa Press entitled: "Joyce Banda: Another President by Providence". Zainab is currently studying International Political Economy and Development MSc at IDD, University of Birmingham. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://thinkafricapress.com/malawi/joyce-banda-another-president-providence-goodluck-jonathan-nigeria studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/Taylor-Verdict-is-a-Warning-to-Others.aspx The landmark verdict on April 26th against the former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, is an important warning for those who perpetrate war crimes. Finding Taylor guilty of war-time atrocities during the war in Sierra Leone between 1991 and 2002, shows that no-one can be above the law. Thu, 03 May 2012 19:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/Taylor-Verdict-is-a-Warning-to-Others.aspx birmingham brief alumninews studentnews govsoc researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/2011-multiparty-elections-uganda.aspx This project will examine every aspect of the 2011 elections, including the role of international donors, party financing, security personnel, ethnic politics and socio-cultural phenomena, in an attempt to assess whether it represents a step towards a consolidated, multiparty democracy for Uganda. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/2011-multiparty-elections-uganda.aspx Research http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/international-perceptions-african-agency.aspx This project investigates the place of African states in the international system and seeks to understand what space exists for aid-dependent governments to exercise agency in relations with donors. In exploring these issues it focus on the case of Uganda's NRM regime which has enjoyed very substantial international support despite its increasingly authoritarian nature, destabilising regional policy and questionable human rights record. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/international-perceptions-african-agency.aspx Research http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crilley-rhys-ma-polsis.aspx Rhys Crilley, MA International Relations (Terrorism and Political Violence), reflects on his experiences during the Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi. Each year, a group of Masters students from across the School of Government and Society are given the opportunity to travel to Delhi, India, to take part in a week-long international module entitled 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crilley-rhys-ma-polsis.aspx studentnews govsoc http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/diaspora-communities-in-transitional-justice/ Huma Haider is a research fellow in the Governance and Social Development Resource Centre. Her areas of interest include transitional justice in the context of peacebuilding; coexistence and reconciliation in divided societies; and the participation of refugees, IDPs and diasporas. This post is based on a paper she recently presented at the international conference on Relationships between Diasporas and their "Homelands" and Their Impact on the State, National Identities, and Peace & Conflict at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:01:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/diaspora-communities-in-transitional-justice/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/model-united-nations.aspx In February 2012 the School sent a delegation of students to the Harvard National Model United Nations conference in Boston, USA. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/model-united-nations.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/bergson-joseph-msc-idd.aspx Joseph Bergson (MSc International Development) reflects on his experiences during the Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi. Each year, a group of Masters students from across the School of Government and Society are given the opportunity to travel to Delhi, India, to take part in a week-long international module entitled 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/bergson-joseph-msc-idd.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/lisiguang.aspx The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce 18 PhD scholarships for students from China. This major new scholarship scheme is open to all fields and named in honour of Li Siguang, one of Birmingham's most famous Chinese graduates. Six scholarships a year will be awarded, on a competitive basis, for three years of PhD study at the University of Birmingham to include tuition fees and living costs. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:21:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/lisiguang.aspx http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/donors-still-cant-talk-about-the-c-word/ The UK's Independent Commission for Aid Impact issued a report yesterday on DFID's Programme Controls and Assurance in Afghanistan expressing strong concerns about DFID's control over its programmes and resources in the country, and about corruption in particular... Written by Heather Marquette, Senior Lecturer in Governance in IDD. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:04:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/donors-still-cant-talk-about-the-c-word/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/03/alistair-burt.aspx Alistair Burt MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO Minister with responsibility for Afghanistan) visited the School of Government and Society on Thursday 22nd March to provide his views on "UK Engagement in Afghanistan". Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/03/alistair-burt.aspx highprofilespeakers studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/building-integrity-in-fragile-contexts.aspx In this Policy Brief, Heather Marquette highlights the emergence of context-sensitive approaches to corruption in fragile situations as part of efforts to promote responsive statebuilding. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:27:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/building-integrity-in-fragile-contexts.aspx alumninews studentnews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/corruption-indicators-and-budget-support.aspx Sumedh Rao and Dr Heather Marquette have published a U4 Issues Paper on 'Corruption indicators in Performance Assessment Frameworks (PAFs) for budget support'. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/corruption-indicators-and-budget-support.aspx alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/politics-governance-public-services-developing-countries.aspx A Special Issue of Public Management Review puts the spotlight on the politics of public services in developing countries. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/politics-governance-public-services-developing-countries.aspx http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/stop-kony/ Jonathan Fisher is a research fellow in IDD, focusing on the relationship between Western aid donors and developing states, and how donors construct perceptions of foreign governments and key concepts in international development. He has recently completed an analysis of the role of international donors in Uganda's recent 2011 elections commissioned by the Deepening Democracy Programme, a donor 'basket fund' based in Kampala. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:43:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/stop-kony/ http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/kingsley-sheteh-newuh-msc-idd.aspx "I had high expectations when I arrived at IDD to begin an MSc in International Development, but my experience has been even better than I'd hoped. I have gained much more than a qualification: crucially, I have gained confidence." Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/kingsley-sheteh-newuh-msc-idd.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx Eight of the University of Birmingham's scholarship recipients met the University's Chancellor, Sir Dominic Cadbury, in a reception designed to introduce him to scholarship students funded by his generous support of the University's Access to Birmingham Scholarship Scheme. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/scholarships.aspx Including the Shared Commonwealth Scholarship. The deadline for the Shared Commonwealth Scholarship is the 30th of March and the IDD Bursary deadline is the 14th of May. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/scholarships.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/02/relationships-between-diasporas-and-their-homelands.aspx How are diasporas involved in transitional justice and reconciliation? How could their engagement in such processes benefit diaspora and 'homeland' populations? Huma Haider recently presented on these issues in Beirut. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/02/relationships-between-diasporas-and-their-homelands.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/02/between-war-liberal-peace.aspx A new research publication from Oliver Walton, GSDRC Research Fellow, examines the politics of NGO peacebuilding in Sri Lanka. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/02/between-war-liberal-peace.aspx http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/haiti-two-years-on/ 12th January 2012 marked the second anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. Over 200,000 people died and 1.5 million people were made homeless as a result of this disaster, caused by an earthquake which lasted just 30 seconds. Written by Moustafa Osman an expert in humanitarian relief, head of the Humanitarian Department of Islamic Relief Worldwide, and a lecturer in IDD where he teaches Introduction to Disaster Management. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/haiti-two-years-on/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/02/nodel-united-nations-campus-2012.aspx On Friday 20 January 2012 the School of Government and Society held two Model United Nations debates as part of its programmes of events to enhance student experience. Supported by staff from IDD and POLSIS and with additional help from the UN Society based in the Guild, the event involved almost 50 Undergraduate students being assigned country roles in two debates. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/02/nodel-united-nations-campus-2012.aspx govsoc alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/02/risks-security-led-statebuilding.aspx In this Policy Brief, Paul Jackson highlights the risks of prioritising short-term, 'hard' security in conflict-affected states. He outlines how Security Sector Reform interventions can contribute to statebuilding more effectively. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/02/risks-security-led-statebuilding.aspx alumninews govsoc studentnews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/01/employability-award.aspx Our Careers and Employability team are happy to announce their win at the National Placement and Internship Awards 2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2012/01/employability-award.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/wau-duman.aspx To What Extent Fair Trade Improves Cocoa Farmers' Life: A Case Study of Cocoa Farmers in Ghana. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/wau-duman.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internships/funding/index.aspx The Careers and Employability Centre offer a range of award schemes for students from a range of backgrounds that are looking to undertake a variety of work experience placements and internships. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internships/funding/index.aspx studentnews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/01/governance-report-paraguay.aspx The United Nations Development Programme, New York and its Oslo Governance Centre have published a critical evaluation report by Andrew Nickson that examined the 'lesson learnt' from a UNDP project that financed a survey of citizen views on governance in Paraguay and that sought to establish an associated regular governance monitoring system. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/01/governance-report-paraguay.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/01/vacancy-senior-lecturer.aspx IDD invites applications for the post of Senior Lecturer in International Development, preferably in the fields of public economic management or public administration. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/01/vacancy-senior-lecturer.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/future-aid-data.aspx Watch and listen to various talks from the recent workshop on A Future for Aid Data. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:29:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/events/future-aid-data.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/morris-dominic.aspx I work as a consultant for a consultancy in Bristol. We work with the British Government across DIFID and the foreign office and the Ministry of Defence in the Security and Justice arena and the stabilisation agenda at the moment. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/morris-dominic.aspx alumninews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/usman-zainab.aspx There were so many things I had learnt in my undergraduate degree but then as I was doing my Masters doing my research. It's like my brain was expanded I got to learn so much about so many different things, I met a lot of incredible people from all over the world, it was amazing. The people, the staff, my fellow students the close nit environment, all those counted. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/usman-zainab.aspx alumninews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/lacroix-virginie.aspx I choose to study at IDD mainly because they have Governance and State-building specialisation. They teach a lot about conflict and post-conflict it's one of the best schools for international development in the UK and it's very good for governance and civil servant management and that's what I was looking for so that's why I came here. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/lacroix-virginie.aspx alumninews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/littlewood-caroline.aspx What I enjoyed most I guess was first of all studying within a really international range, being able to work with students from all over the world. Also what I really liked about the IDD programme is that it allows you to do the research for your dissertation abroad so it's combined with very hands on field research which was really the deciding point for me why I choose this degree. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/littlewood-caroline.aspx alumninews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/swahili-seas.aspx The Swahili Seas project is based in Gazi Bay, Kenya, and aims to link local coastal communities with global carbon trading to support the conservation of an area of mangrove forest in exchange for payments which will be used to support community development. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/swahili-seas.aspx http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/rio20-the-future-we-want/ Drafting outcome documents from international conferences must be no easy task! Just how can you summarise the complex negotiations that have taken place, the diversity of views and interpretations of terms, and the range of commitments, or lack of them? There are just five months to go until the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking twenty years after the 1992 Earth Summit, also held in Rio. A couple of days ago, the 'zero draft' of the outcome document, "The Future We Want", was released. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:39:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/rio20-the-future-we-want/ Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/india-and-the-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/ The 2006 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities marked a watershed moment for the worldwide disability movement, but can it really make a difference to the lives of millions of disabled people around the world, many of whom are living in conditions of extreme poverty? This was one of the questions on my mind when I visited India, one of the first countries to sign and ratify the Convention, at the beginning of this year. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/india-and-the-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/ http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/01/eu-concept-note-anti-corruption.aspx IDD and GSDRC staff have published an Concept Note on anti-corruption that provides both a synthesis of current thinking on corruption and accessible, up-to-date guidance on corruption assessment for European Commission staff. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/01/eu-concept-note-anti-corruption.aspx govsoc alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/11/state-security-building-africa.aspx Inaugural lecture hosted by the College of Social Sciences and delivered by Professor Paul Jackson, Head of Department - International Development (IDD) Tuesday 22nd November 2011 at 5.15pm – 'States, Security and State Building in Africa' Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/11/state-security-building-africa.aspx govsoc alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/12/charities-legitimacy.aspx Oliver Walton, Governance and Social Development Resource Centre Research Fellow, recently attended an International Workshop on Charities and Legitimacy. The workshop, which was organised by the University of Hong Kong, featured a range of papers from anthropologists, historians and political scientists, focusing on contemporary and historical case studies of charities and NGOs across Asia and the Middle East. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/12/charities-legitimacy.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/12/moscow-urban-forum.aspx The event was held under the aegis of Moscow City Government and with an impressive array of Russian and European corporate sponsors. It was opened by Mayor Sobyanin and Deputy Prime Minister Kozak and featured a strong field of Russian federal and city policmakers, together a good number of urban specialists and politicians from Western Europe, North America and China. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:21:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/12/moscow-urban-forum.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx Our next Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 07 February 2012.The Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to the experts and find out more about the wide portfolio of taught and research opportunities available to you at the University of Birmingham. Whatever stage you are at with your career, a visit to the Postgraduate Open Day will clarify your options and help you plan your next step. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx business Economics marketing management accounting-finance govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/beyond-ethnicity-conflict-rwanda.aspx This project analyses strategies used to create 'new' national identities after violent ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka and Rwanda and explores their implications. Both states experienced civil wars ended by a military victory and the substantial defeat of armed opposition within national territory. Post conflict governments in both states expressed an intention to promote a new national identity, replacing and de-legitimising ethnicity. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/beyond-ethnicity-conflict-rwanda.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/12/factsheet-resource-flows-fragile-states.aspx The 2011 OECD Factsheet "Ensuring Fragile States Are Not Left Behind" on resource flows to fragile states has been launched at the Busan High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness with support from IDD. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:18:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/12/factsheet-resource-flows-fragile-states.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/11/capacity-development.aspx A new collection of case stories on capacity development has been officially launched at the Busan High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/11/capacity-development.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/devex.aspx Devex is working with the University of Birmingham to provide Individual Professional Membership to students and IDD graduates at no charge. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/devex.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/local-ownership-peace-missions.aspx A team of researchers at IDD has won EU funding for a project that could help transform international peacebuilding and statebuilding missions. Dr. Nicolas Lemay-Hébert, supervised by Professor Paul Jackson and Dr Heather Marquette, has begun a two-year Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship that will deepen understanding of 'local ownership'. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/research/projects/local-ownership-peace-missions.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/building-a-transparent-system-of-global-aid.aspx Having transparent mechanisms for distribution of global aid is hugely important. It allows scrutiny to ensure money is used effectively. The global aid landscape has changed drastically with the rise of southern donors like India and China. This makes it even more important that transparency for public flows of development aid should be non-negotiable, irrespective of whether or not they are official development assistance. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/building-a-transparent-system-of-global-aid.aspx birmingham brief http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/11/third-world-quarterly.aspx A special issue of the journal 'Third World Quarterly' has been published, focusing on 'State-building, Security and Development' and edited by IDD academics, Dr Heather Marquette and Dr Danielle Beswick. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/11/third-world-quarterly.aspx govsoc alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/dr/ESRC-research-council.aspx The University is pleased to announce that nominations for Economic and Social Research Council Funding for study starting in October 2012 are now open. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/dr/ESRC-research-council.aspx govsoc http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/does-brundtland%e2%80%99s-sustainable-development-need-a-human-dimension/ As anyone working or interested in environment and development will know, the most often cited definition of sustainable development is the one given in the 1987 report Our Common Future, produced by the World Commission on Environment and Development (more commonly known as the Brundtland Report, after the chair of the Commission, Gro Harlem Brundtland) Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:11:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/does-brundtland%e2%80%99s-sustainable-development-need-a-human-dimension/ http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/blogs/nepal-six-months-on.aspx Six months ago Professor Paul Jackson visited Nepal as part of a long term project for the UK's Department for International Development and an international NGO, Saferworld. As an adviser to the secretariat he was charged with managing the Maoist combatants following the ten year war in Nepal. Professor Jackson had previously spent a week in Nepal in March/April 2011|, the following blog is concerning his return to the country. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/blogs/nepal-six-months-on.aspx govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/our/news/items/Globalaid.aspx A conference hosted by the University this week brings together key players in the global effort to develop a transparent system of development aid. The Future of Aid Data Workshop (31 October - 01 November) highlights the importance of developing international aid transparency standards which include rising donor nations like China and India. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/our/news/items/Globalaid.aspx Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/10/29/a-future-for-aid-data/ Michael Hubbard, Reader in Development Economics, is an economist specialising in public economic and finance management, aid management and international trade. Pranay Sinha is a Research Fellow in aid management and public finance. They are currently collaborating on a research project on aid data funded by DFID through its Future of Aid and Beyond Research Competition 2010-11. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:51:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/10/29/a-future-for-aid-data/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2011/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx The University of Birmingham has announced that 10 scholarships are available for overseas applicants for 2012-2013 entry. If you fulfil the criteria and would like to be considered for nomination by IDD, POLSIS, CREES and INLOGOV you are strongly encouraged to submit your PhD application to the University by the end of November 2011. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2011/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/10/governments-non-governmental-service-providers.aspx Publication of a special journal issue on relations between governments and non-governmental organizations. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:40:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/10/governments-non-governmental-service-providers.aspx http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/conflict-security-and-development-an-introduction/ Paul Jackson and Danielle Beswick published a new textbook in June: Conflict, Security and Development: An Introduction. It is the first textbook to really address the core issues linking conflict and development. We asked Paul to describe the process of writing it and to talk about the issues it discusses. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:42:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/conflict-security-and-development-an-introduction/ http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/idd/pdfs/sharing-knowledge-shaping-futures/0.html Browse an overview of IDD's recent research, teaching, consultancy and publications. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:17:00 GMT http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/idd/pdfs/sharing-knowledge-shaping-futures/0.html http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/ambassadors-test/index.aspx The University of Birmingham is proud to have a network of Alumni Ambassadors that fulfil an invaluable role by offering support, practical advice and advocacy across the globe. This network has been developed to enable prospective and current students to connect directly with individuals who have fully experienced what the University, and city, of Birmingham has to offer. Please do take the opportunity to email our ambassadors with your questions regarding studying at the University, living in Birmingham / UK, their individual career pathways, living and working in their country of residence or origin etc. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/ambassadors-test/index.aspx alumninews govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/09/guest-lecturer-norwegian-university.aspx Brian Lucas, manager of the Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, has been invited as a guest lecturer in Development Management at the University of Agder. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/09/guest-lecturer-norwegian-university.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/index.aspx Applications are still being accepted from UK/EU applicants for on-campus programmes and from all applicants for the Distance Learning International Development programme, with its specialised pathways. Please do apply as soon as possible though, to join the programmes on their start dates of 19th September for distance learning International Development and 26th September for on-campus programmes. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/index.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/events/reportsandgalleries2011/informalalumnigatheringindelhi-1february2011.aspx On Tuesday 01 February, the University of Birmingham held an informal reception for alumni living or working in Delhi, India, to meet and network with a group of current University staff and students visiting the city. The visit was part of an international collaboration between the Universities of Birmingham, Delhi and Melbourne, Australia, under the Universitas 21 framework. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/events/reportsandgalleries2011/informalalumnigatheringindelhi-1february2011.aspx alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/08/dowry-violence-india.aspx Martin Rew and Dr. Geetanjali Gangoli (University of Bristol, School for Policy Studies) recently gave a seminar on the 24th of August at the Research Centre for Women's Studies at SNDT University, Mumbai (the only 'women's only' university in the country apparently!) in August. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/08/dowry-violence-india.aspx http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/religion-and-attitudes-towards-corruption/ There has been growing interest in looking at the underlying anthropological and cultural reasons for why corruption might occur, and a growing understanding that technical, management-led approaches to anti-corruption are not providing the level of success desired. There is a clear need to look as well at why individuals choose to be corrupt and how their values and attitudes towards corruption are shaped. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:20:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/religion-and-attitudes-towards-corruption/ http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/08/conflict-security-development.aspx This new book, co-authored by Danielle Beswick and Paul Jackson, brings together academic theory, practical examples from field research and an outline of relevant policy developments in the past two decades to provide an overview of the connections between conflict, security and development. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/08/conflict-security-development.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2011/08/traditional-new-security-challenges-south-asia-global-perspective.aspx Students in the School of Government and Society have the chance to study an intensive module in Delhi, India. 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. The module will encourage students to take a 'critical' approach to these debates, it will draw upon the diverse backgrounds of participants, and it will explore the South Asia experience – as well as other regions – to illustrate the topics discussed. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2011/08/traditional-new-security-challenges-south-asia-global-perspective.aspx studentnews http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/effects-of-the-arab-spring/ The Arab Spring has been widely seen as a watershed event which has irrevocably changed the region and the global political landscape and led to a seismic shift in the social contract governing the relationship between Arab ruling elites and their populations. The Spring has demonstrated a strong regional dynamic: protests have spread within the Arab world because of the cultural affinity felt by Arabs, and have not been matched in other parts of the world facing similar problems. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:38:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/effects-of-the-arab-spring/ http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/07/displacement-transitional-justice-reconciliation.aspx Has return been sustainable in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina? What factors undermine and contribute to reintegration, sustainable return and reconciliation? Huma Haider recently presented on these issues in Ottawa. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/07/displacement-transitional-justice-reconciliation.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2010/07/robert-kisanga-honorary-doctorate.aspx In recognition of a long and distinguished career in the judiciary in Tanzania following his initial law degree at the University of Birmingham in the 1960s, Justice Robert Kisanga has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:02:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2010/07/robert-kisanga-honorary-doctorate.aspx alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/distance-learning.aspx IDD will offer new distance learning pathways for the next academic year starting September 2011. Programmes include International Development with specialist pathways in 'Conflict, Security and Development' and 'Poverty, Inequality and Development'. Learn more about our distance learning programmes... Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/distance-learning.aspx Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/local-government-matters-the-%e2%80%98toilet-elections%e2%80%99-in-south-africa/ Local government elections are notorious for low voter turnout, but the turnout for last month's elections in South Africa was a record 58% of the 24 million registered voters. This was attributed to an exciting election campaign and tight contests expected in key municipal areas. Campaigning went on for weeks and received extensive coverage in the media. The elections were efficiently run by the Independent Electoral Commission, with plenty of independent civil society monitoring, and few allegations of intimidation, violence or malpractice. Is it coincidental, one commentator mused, that the IEC is run at a senior level by women? Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:39:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/local-government-matters-the-%e2%80%98toilet-elections%e2%80%99-in-south-africa/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/02/scholarships-bursaries.aspx The deadline for IDD bursary applications for taught programmes commencing September 2011 has been announced as the 16th May 2011. Chevening and other scholarship opportunities are also open. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:38:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/02/scholarships-bursaries.aspx Social Sciences All current and potential applicants to Masters programmes in the School of Government and Society are invited to our Applicant Visit Day.The day will give you an opportunity to find out more about the school, department and course you have applied for (or are thinking about applying for) and give you a head start before commencing your studies in October. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/05/gsdrc-collaboration-australia-renewed.aspx The Governance and Social Development Resource Centre will continue its research support activities for the Australian government's international development agency, AusAID, for another year. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:05:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/05/gsdrc-collaboration-australia-renewed.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2011/05/gender-sexuality-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx The Colloquium, co-hosted by the School of Government and Society, has been one of the biggest events in the field of Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Birmingham thus far. The event was a big success as it attracted more than 60 University staff members and postgraduate researchers from varied disciplines. Fri, 27 May 2011 12:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/school-wide-child/2011/05/gender-sexuality-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/edu/international-studies-education.aspx For 2011-12 IDD and the School of Education offer a new joint degree programme for anyone interested in Education in developing countries. Wed, 25 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/edu/international-studies-education.aspx Social Sciences http://www.ideaslab.bham.ac.uk/MP3s/Dr_Danielle_Beswick_Podflash.mp3 Lucy Vernall from the Ideas Lab talks to Dr Danielle Beswick, lecturer in International Development, and Research Associate for the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes of Central Africa, about news that the Metropolitan police have warned two Rwandan exiles living in London that they face an "imminent threat" of assassination by the Rwandan government. The men are believed to have been targeted because of criticisms made of President Paul Kagame, and now fear for their lives. The news could prove extremely embarrassing for the Conservative-led coalition, which ploughs millions of pounds of aid into Rwanda, and has continued to cultivate a strong relationship with the country ever since the 1994 genocide. Tue, 24 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ideaslab.bham.ac.uk/MP3s/Dr_Danielle_Beswick_Podflash.mp3 Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/05/07/the-ugandan-protests-and-why-museveni-will-not-be-joining-ben-ali-and-mubarak-anytime-soon/ Tunisia, Egypt, Libya…Uganda? This has been the rallying cry of many Kampala residents since anti-government protests broke out in the Ugandan capital in mid-April. The likelihood of 'Egypt-style' uprisings imperiling the continued tenure of the Museveni government has also been talked-up by a number of journalists, in the West and in Africa, particularly now protests have spread beyond Kampala to Entebbe, Mbale and other Ugandan towns. On the face of it, there is much to be said for such comparisons. Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/05/07/the-ugandan-protests-and-why-museveni-will-not-be-joining-ben-ali-and-mubarak-anytime-soon/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/04/transparency-accountability.aspx Dr Heather Marquette spoke at an event on 'Transparency and Accountability in Fragile States: Why it matters and lessons from experience' held at ODI in London on Friday 15 April 2011, 11:00-12:30. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/04/transparency-accountability.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/14apr-conflict-in-africa.aspx Recent events in Libya and Cote d'Ivoire have once again highlighted the issue of conflict in Africa, raising the question of whether the continent is capable of addressing crises without international intervention. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/14apr-conflict-in-africa.aspx Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/two-years-on-reflecting-on-a-victors-peace-in-sri-lanka/ The military victory of the Sri Lankan armed forces over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May 2009 marked the end of a civil war that had endured more than twenty five years. While it is arguably too early to draw clear lessons from the Sri Lankan experience, nearly two years on it is possible to generate some tentative conclusions about the kind of political settlement that is emerging in the post-war period. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/two-years-on-reflecting-on-a-victors-peace-in-sri-lanka/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/03/religions-development.aspx The Religions and Development Research Programme drew to a close on 31 March, 2011, after five years of collaboration with research colleagues in India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Tanzania. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/03/religions-development.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/03/gsdrc-core-funding-renewed.aspx The Governance and Social Development Resource Centre's core funding from the UK Government has been renewed to the end of 2011. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/03/gsdrc-core-funding-renewed.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/03/university-magazine-recognises-idd.aspx University magazine article reflects on the incredible stories and impact of some of IDD students and alumni. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/03/university-magazine-recognises-idd.aspx Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/ex-combatants-in-nepal/ Nepal has had a traumatic political history full of huge political transitions. Since its transition to democracy from an autocratic monarchy in 1990, Nepal has experienced more than its fair share of upheaval. In particular the failure of the post-democratic revolution Governments of the early 1990s to address the root causes of poverty and alienation in the areas beyond the Kathmandu Valley led to the development and rapid escalation of a Maoist insurgency that started in 1996 and was only recently ended with a Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2006. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/ex-combatants-in-nepal/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/01/contracting-out-in-fragile-states.aspx The Overseas Development Institute (ODI), in collaboration with OECD and the University of Birmingham, is holding a workshop on "Contracting out in fragile states: How to support governments in need of external service providers". Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/01/contracting-out-in-fragile-states.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/sudanese-independence-13jan.aspx On 9 January polling started in Southern Sudan in a referendum to determine whether one of the largest states in Africa will divide. The result of the referendum is so certain that the South's Independence Day has already been set for 9 July, six months after the start of polling. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/sudanese-independence-13jan.aspx Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/01/12/bemba-on-trial/ The vice-president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jean Pierre Bemba, is currently on trial in The Hague for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed while trying to put down a coup in the neighbouring Central African Republic in 2002. Bemba's trial is a key step in the search for justice for crimes committed following the coup, but also highlights an enduring challenge for international justice, and has potential implications for the stability of the fragile peace in DR Congo. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2011/01/12/bemba-on-trial/ http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/01/knowledge-sharing-partnership-australia.aspx The University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a knowledge sharing partnership between our Governance and Social Development Resource Centre (GSDRC) and the Australian Development Gateway. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/01/knowledge-sharing-partnership-australia.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/01/property-rights-fisheries-co-management.aspx Dr Fiona Nunan will be giving a paper at the 2011 conference organised by the International Association of the Commons (IASC) in Hyderabad, 10th-14th January on property rights and fisheries co-management. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/01/property-rights-fisheries-co-management.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/01/fellowship-fosters-future-world-leaders.aspx Working to promote democracy around the world, the University is helping to school the leaders of tomorrow through its involvement with the Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship Programme, and the UK Government Security and Justice programme. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2011/01/fellowship-fosters-future-world-leaders.aspx Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/11/15/state-society-relations-and-citizenship/ Huma Haider is a research fellow in the Governance and Social Development Resource Centre. Her areas of interest include transitional justice in the context of peacebuilding; coexistence and reconciliation in divided societies; and diaspora, identity and citizenship. This post is based on a new topic guide supplement published by the GSDRC on state-society relations and citizenship in situations of conflict and fragility. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/11/15/state-society-relations-and-citizenship/ Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/has-development-studies-forgotten-latin-america/ Attending the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) conference in Toronto – over 3000 papers in 850 sessions over three days – shows that academic endeavour on and in the region is alive and well. Why then does Latin America have such a low profile in the UK's development studies community? Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/has-development-studies-forgotten-latin-america/ Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/youth-armed-violence-and-job-creation/ Oliver Walton is a research fellow in the Governance and Social Development Resource Centre. His areas of interest include NGO legitimacy, civil society peacebuilding, conflict prevention, war-to-peace transitions, and Sri Lankan politics. This post discusses the findings of a new research report on Youth, armed violence and job creation programmes carried out for the Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/youth-armed-violence-and-job-creation/ Social Sciences http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/contracting-out-in-fragile-states/ Governments of fragile states need to deliver services, ensure security and maintain legitimacy in the most difficult circumstances. Populations may be displaced, infrastructure absent or impaired, the rule of law minimal, and government's own capacity weak. Donors, international NGOs and local informal service providers are often the first to intervene to satisfy basic demands, frequently bypassing government. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:12:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/contracting-out-in-fragile-states/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/AidandUKsecurity.aspx On 16th September Andrew Mitchell MP, Secretary of State for International Development, made a speech about conflict and development at the Royal College of Defence Studies. In this speech he argued that as part of the government's Strategic Defence Security Review (SDSR) there should be a reassessment of the UK's response to overseas conflict which puts development at the heart of an integrated approach that both protects the world's most vulnerable people and protects the UK from external threats. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/AidandUKsecurity.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2010/09/graduate-dissertation-published.aspx Carolyn Lamontagne, a recent graduate of the International Development Department, where she received her Master's degree in International Development. has had her dissertation published in Green Money Journal (Fall 2010 issue. volume 19, Issue 1, number 77). Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2010/09/graduate-dissertation-published.aspx alumninews studentnews http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/07/16/understanding-faith-based-organisations-in-pakistan/ This article outlines current research into the characteristics and activities of faith-based organisations in Karachi, Pakistan, carried out as one component of the Religions and Development Research Programme. More findings will be presented at the research programme's international conference in Birmingham from 21 to 23 July 2010. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:23:00 GMT http://iddbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/07/16/understanding-faith-based-organisations-in-pakistan/ Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/UKaid.aspx In a month of election campaigning the issue of international development and aid policy was barely referred to by any of the three major parties. So what will the new government mean for UK aid policy? Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/UKaid.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/women,religion.aspx Since 1996, when the then World Bank president spoke out against the 'cancer of corruption', foreign aid donors and national governments in many developing countries have been trying to find workable solutions to often systemic problems with corruption. Corruption has been seen by many as one of the biggest challenges facing the developing world: reducing funds available for poverty reduction, increasing inequality, destroying or stultifying democratic institutions and, at worst, leading to conflict and global insecurity. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/women,religion.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2010/03/alumni-dinner-dozen.aspx The dinner offered IDD alumni an opportunity to interact with current staff and students and share their experiences in terms of life at the University, entering the workplace and developing a career. It also presented an opportunity for the department to explore ways in which future alumni involvement could add value to academic programmes and student life within IDD. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2010/03/alumni-dinner-dozen.aspx alumninews