Event Archive for September 2017

Save the date - 30th May 2018

Wed, 2018-05-30 13:00 - Wed, 2018-05-30 15:00

The Open University, Milton Keynes,
Betty Boothroyd Library, Seminar Room 4 (Second floor)

Lunch 1200-1230 - Discussion and presentation 1230-1400

Speakers: To be confirmed

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Save the date - 2nd May 2018

Wed, 2018-05-02 13:00 - Wed, 2018-05-02 15:00

The Open University, Milton Keynes,
Oak Seminar Room, Learning & OD Centre (Wilson) C Block

Lunch 1200-1230 - Discussion and presentation 1230-1400

Speakers: To be confirmed

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Save the date - 11th April 2018

Wed, 2018-04-11 13:15 - Wed, 2018-04-11 15:00

The Open University, Milton Keynes:
Betty Boothroyd Library, Seminar Room 4 (Second floor)

Lunch 1200-1230 - Discussion and presentation 1230-1400

Speakers: To be confirmed

More information to follow...

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Securing Africa’s ‘Mobile Revolution’: policing, cybercrime, and the politics of development in Tanzania

Wed, 2018-02-14 12:00 - Wed, 2018-02-14 14:00

The Open University, MK :
Betty Boothroyd Library, Seminar Room 4 (Second floor)

This paper explores the relationship between increased digital connectivity and security in Tanzania. Whilst the expansion of access to information and communications technologies (ICTs) in Africa and other parts of the Global South has led to a large amount of research investigating its developmental potential, under the label ‘ICT4D’, the security implications of Africa’s ‘mobile revolution’ have received very little attention. Based on recent research conducted in urban Tanzania, this paper firstly explores how security providers construct and act upon narratives of cyber security in relation to the broader politics of development in Tanzania, whereby accusations of ‘cybercrime’ have been used as a means to stifle political dissent. Secondly, the paper considers cyber security ‘from below’, outlining how citizens use their phones in the interests of safety, the impact of new technologies on local policing, and the everyday risks and challenges that emerge from phone and internet use.

Diaspora remittances, social policy and development: Nigerian and Ghanaian senders’ perspectives and experiences

Wed, 2018-01-31 12:00 - Wed, 2018-01-31 14:00

The Open University, MK,
Oak Seminar Room, Learning & OD Centre (Wilson) C Block

Drawing on a qualitative study of senders of remittances among a group of UK-based senders, this presentation spotlights key aspects of sending practices and the social contexts (including of social protection) that generate, propel and sustain sending. We draw attention to the importance of transnational family and kin networks as a factor in sending dynamics and international development finance more generally, and highlight the importance of a transnational perspective for understanding contemporary work and welfare in Britain and beyond.

Rethinking Labour’s international development policy: opposition, policy process and challenges

Wed, 2017-12-13 12:00 - Wed, 2017-12-13 14:00

The Open University, MK,
Oak Seminar Room, Learning & OD Centre (Wilson) C Block

This paper outlines the policy process by which Labour has conducted its UK development policy rethink, the key initiatives and policy changes it pursued between 2010 and 2017, and the significant current challenges the party faces.

Exploring Attitudes towards HIV testing amongst wealthy men in Tanzania

Wed, 2017-11-15 12:00 - Wed, 2017-11-15 14:00

The Open University MK
Holly Seminar Room, Learning & O D Centre (Wilson) D Block

Using the SDGs to create change: data production and use

Wed, 2017-11-01 12:00 - Wed, 2017-11-01 14:00

The Open University MK
Library IL Suite - Seminar room 4 (second floor)

Lunch provided from 12pm  (please register your FREE place)

12.30 - 2pm  Discuusion and presentation

Speaker: Dr Claire Melamed

Genital mutilation in contemporary Kenya

Wed, 2017-10-18 13:00 - Wed, 2017-10-18 15:00

The Open University, MK
Oak Seminar Room, C Block

Lunch provided from 12pm  (Please register your FREE place)

12.30 - 2pm - Discussion and presentation

Speakers: Dr Lotte Hughes and Dr Mark Lamont will discuss "Genital mutilation in contemporary Kenya"

More information to follow...

Sanctuary in Sweden: Workshop to discuss support for refugees

Fri, 2017-09-29 13:00 - Fri, 2017-09-29 18:00

Sofielund Folkets Hus, Rolfsgatan 16, 214 34 Malmö, Sweden

A workshop organised by The Open University and funded by the ESRC will address the evolving challenges faced by organisations supporting refugee groups in Malmö, Sweden.

More information about the event can be found in this news story.

Places can be booked through Victoria Canning.

Regional Dimensions to Industrial Strategy Workshop - Belfast

Thu, 2017-09-28 14:30 - Fri, 2017-09-29 14:00

The Open University in Ireland, Belfast

For more information, or to book your place, please contact Leslie.Budd leslie.budd@open.ac.uk

Day 1: Industrial Strategy in Global Context

13.30 Registration

13.45 - 14.00 Welcome John D’Arcy (The Open University)

14.00 - 14.15 Inventing New Strategies for an Old Problem

Leslie Budd (The Open University) Lisa de Propris (University of

Institutional child - and youthcare in interdisciplinary perspective

Wed, 2017-09-20 13:00 - Wed, 2017-09-20 15:00

The Open University
Library, Seminar 4 *** Please note change of Venue***

LIBRARY, SEMINAR 4 ***Please note change of room***

Lunch is provided from 12pm 

12.30pm - 2pm Discussion and presentation.

To book your FREE place please click on this link and register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/international-development-amp-ikd-the-open-university-12853345986

Speaker: Sylvia Meichsner - Sheffield University

In defence of the balance of payments constrained growth hypothesis: some insights from a multi-sectoral approach

Tue, 2017-09-19 13:30 - Tue, 2017-09-19 14:30

The Open University, Milton Keynes
CMR06 (Central Meeting Room 06)

Organised by the Open Political Economy Group (OPEG) 

Starts at: 12.30pm until 13.30pm

Speaker: Ricardo Araujo (University of Brazilia)

Subject: In defence of the balance of payments constrained growth hypothesis: some insights from a multi-sectoral approach

***Spaces are limited to 14, so please email socsci-ikd-events@open.ac.uk to book your place***