A most-relevant theme for the current times will be unpacked next week: The politics of #inequality & the rise of the illiberal right

Incl. a lecture by Walden Bello, renowned for insightful analysis of the politics of inequality & leader of the policy think-tank Focus on the Global South ⬇️

🇬🇭 Our April webinar focuses on changes in consumption inequality in Ghana over the past 2 decades & the consequences for household multidimensional poverty

Based on a study by colleagues from the ACEIR Kenya node Economics UON University of Nairobi

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Some thoughs on Ecuador’s raid on the Mexican embassy and why President Noboa hopes voters may approve theconversation.com/ecuador-raid-o…… for the
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co-written with palaciomg #Ecuador #Mexico
ARUA ACEIR UCT Research UCT

Looking forward to talking about our collaborative LSE Inequalities LSE Sociology SALDRU ARUA ACEIR research in Australia soon! Do come along if you are in Sydney on 10th April.

This hybrid talk in two weeks' time with one of the world's longest-serving Minister of Finance is bound to be most interesting. Hosted by colleagues at SALDRU and DataFirst

Be sure to register to attend!⏬

Interested in theories of #wealth generation, wealth #data analysis, and wealth #inequality research?

📢If so, the good news is you can still apply for this summer/winter school as the deadline was extended to Wednesday, 27 March! ⬇️

WeDSSS Wealth Data Science Summer School Jan Lorenz @[email protected] Murray Leibbrandt

How large is #inequality of opportunity in #SubSaharanAfrica - the poorest region in the world?

Using the consumption per capita data from most recent representative household budget surveys from 18 countries, this World Bank Policy Research Working Paper by Aziz Atamanov,

An exciting interactive poster session celebrating pathways of change and innovation in climate action. While these projects couldn't fit into our packed conference schedule, their contributions are invaluable. #ARUANISANSAconference2024 #ClimateAction #Innovation

Embracing local context is key to effective climate adaptation. Michaela Meurer from the University of Marburg, explores the diverse strategies to secure and sustain life in a changing world during the #ARUANISANSAconference2024 'Earth' session

#ClimateAction #PathwaysofChange

Exciting panel discussion from Malebo Seleetse, David Lam, Belynda Petrie and Fabio Andres Diaz on pathways of livelihoods and a 'good life' in a #climatecrisis in #unequalsocieties

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'You can't deal with poverty, unemployment and inequalities without using more energy, more water and other resources. That's the tension when considering transitions to a thriving net-zero society': David Lam

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David Lam University of Michigan ARUA-CD TSITICA

As Africa's working age population and income levels rise, it's crucial to consider the implications on water, food, energy & carbon emissions. Understanding Africa's trajectory is key for sustainable solutions 🌍 Key insights from presenter David Lam #ARUANISANSAconference

🪘 You can join the #ARUANISANSAconference2024 conference online for the rest of the day, and some sessions tomorrow

📽️Find the Zoom link here:

bit.ly/ARUA-NISANSA-2…

#ClimateAction #inequality

SALDRU ARUA-CD TSITICA ARUA SDG2030

Regions most vulnerable to climate shocks are developing countries in the global South. The added burden of (increasing) armed conflict creates vicious cycles of vulnerability, esp. in Africa & southern parts of the Indian continent: Fabio Andres Diaz

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Positive pathways of change amidst a #ClimateEmergency & increasing #inequalities hinge on a collective ability to harness and steer mechanisms for sustainable, inclusive development: Prof. Erika Kraemer-Mbula, University of Johannesburg

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