The Development Dilemma

@S_Zarita @humentum_org Completely agree about these truths. Sadly busy with other priorities but keen to return to more of these later in the year!

@dev_dilemma @humentum_org Just discovered this podcast @dev_dilemma are you coming back??? The world needs these hard truths about humanitarian aid with and its impact in communities it exists

Going beyond buzzwords! Newest episode is out (kite.link/buzzwords) and we dig into the practical tools needed to transform the INGO sector to be more inclusive, transparent and accountable. ️Listen in with Christine Sow from @humentum_org #development #NGO #accountability

@m_ogada @YouTube We always say at MSJC, 'poverty is violence' and we need to recognise 'poverty' is not an excuse, its our collective crime

@m_ogada @YouTube The Development propaganda machine prevents true understanding and alternative intellectual ideas. I would love to have a podcast conversation with you on these topics, would you be interested?

Material poverty is something that most people want to escape from, but the the Comfort of Intellectual and spiritual poverty in Kenya is a totally different proposition youtu.be/FyktlgM0qjg?si… via @YouTube

@haugejostein @davidpilling Better yet, it is about political representation and agency for people to define for themselves what development should look like and how to approach it

Development economics has gradually become dominated by the idea that 'microinterventions' will solve global poverty. It's a dangerous idea because, well, it doesn't solve global poverty. In this article in the FT, David Pilling (@davidpilling) criticises this idea really well. He rightly argues that the route out of poverty is not through micro-entrepreneurship, smallholder farming, or microfinance. It's through large-scale job creation, business development, and productivity growth. ft.com/content/90b13a…

Hear from three fearless and inspiring intellectuals, Mary Njeri, Minoo Kyaa and Wanjira Wanjiru on their book: Breaking the Silence on NGOs in Africa by the Organic Intellectuals Network: darajapress.com/2023/03/14/bre… Episode link: kite.link/silence

I loved summiting Mt Kenya but isn't it time to decolonize these names? - Delamere Peak - Krapf - Thomson - Macmillan - Lake Ellis - Lake Michaelson - Mackinders Camp What did the Kikuyu, Meru & Embu people call these places before the white man?

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Just wanted to take a moment to share an important life update with all of you who have been here through thick and thin, probably unaware of the heavy struggle I've been dealing with offline. I closed fifteen of the 700 tabs open on my computer today *after* reading them.

Where is the Dignity in Aid? Listen to our latest episode: kite.link/dignity I tackle these questions with fantastic guests @caroline_teti from @givedirectly , @wybanmusic from @matharegreenmovement and @tom_wein from @IDinsight. Give it a listen and share your thoughts!

Let's nurture a world where understanding triumphs over division. #MondayMotivation #Development #PEACE

Are You Bridging the Gap or Building Walls? 🌏🚧 As we welcome the new month, take some time to reflect on this checklist and question whether you're actively breaking biases and nurturing inclusive relationships with the local community. #Development #Africa #culture #expat

It's definitely a collective effort 💯💯 #development #aid #developmentissues #Growth

10) Mis-measuring Our Lives: Why the GDP Doesn't Add Up - with Joseph Stiglitz and Jean-Paul Fitoussi GDP gets a lot of criticism, some warranted. This great work re-examines GDP, focusing on: undercounting production, quality of life, and environmental sustainability.

Throwing it back to a couple of months back @afnairobi moderating a panel discussion on the dignity of aid. Can you spot a familiar face? Mention them in the comments 👇👇 #aid #DevelopmentIssues #development #Nairobi

Professor Funmi Olonisakin had great insights to share about the development space around the world. Here's a glimpse of how the conversation went. Tap link on our bio to listen to the impactful conversation & subscribe to stay up-to-date. #DevelopmentIssues #podcast #africa

This episode of The Development Dilemma has Arnav Kapur in conversation with @FunmiOlonisakin about Power, how it is created and could be disrupted by young African leaders Listen in: open.spotify.com/episode/47XBF4…

Do you agree with Mr Kumar's words? Who are the real beneficiaries in the development sector? Do leave a comment and let us know your thoughts this fine Monday. No blues for us that's for sure 💪 #development #mondaymotivation #poverty #developmentsector

Some dashing Afro-tech. Innovating and building systems and structures to make living comfortable in a particular context. And this is created in a way that also guarantees the lives of other creatures, aka, eco-sustaining.

This is River Gulu in London. Please update your maps. Are we together?

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