Transforming health markets in Asia and Africa
Results for Development 1100 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, United StatesA panel discussion on the dramatic spread of health markets in developing countries, and the role of the private sector. This event will also launch the new book Transforming Health Markets in Asia and Africa: Improving Quality and Access for the Poor. Chair Christian Baeza, Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population, World Bank Panellists David Peters,...
Not another nexus? Critical thinking on the ‘new security convergence’ in energy, food, climate and water
Nunn Hall, Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way, London, United KingdomThis colloquium will focus on critical perspectives on the ‘securitisation’ of water, land, food, energy and climate change debates. It is organised by the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and the Institute of Development Studies / STEPS Centre. See a short report of the symposium, including video interviews with the speakers Download the...
STEPS Seminar: Dr David Reubi – On the Economisation of Global Public Health
Convening Space Institute of Development Studies, United KingdomDr David Reubi, Centre for Global Health Policy, Sussex University ‘On the Economisation of Global Public Health: A Genealogy of Tobacco Taxes in International Health and Development’ Convening Space, Institute of Development Studies all welcome Over the last twenty years, economic rationalities have become increasingly influential in global public health. The usual story found in...
Panel at Globelics 2012: science, technology & innovation and the green economy
Globelics 2012 Hangzhou, ChinaThe STEPS Centre is convening an international panel on ‘Post-crisis STI policies for a green and fair economy: comparing approaches in North and South’ at the 10th international Globelics conference. Chair: Adrian Ely, Head of Impact & Engagement, STEPS Centre Panel: Mariano Fressoli, Researcher, University of Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina Mariana Mazzucato, Professor of Economics...
Culture clash – bridging the divide between science and policy
Institute for Government London, United KingdomSeminar Series: Future directions for scientific advice in Whitehall November 2012 – February 2013 A series of four seminars asking how policymakers can make more effective use of scientific advice in the context of Civil Service Reform will begin on 20 November at the Institute for Government. This shared initiative of five partners – The...
Book launch: Pastoralism and Development in Africa
London House Large Common Room Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square, London, United KingdomBook launch PASTORALISM AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: Dynamic Change at the Margins edited by Andy Catley, Jeremy Lind and Ian Scoones 29 November 2012 London House Large Common Room Goodenough College Mecklenburgh Square London WC1N 2AB 6.00 pm, followed by refreshments Limited places available. To register, email Harriet Dudley: [email protected] Chaired by Dr Camilla Toulmin...
STEPS Seminar: Oliver Greenfield
Institute of Development Studies Library Road, Falmer, United KingdomOliver Greenfield, convenor of the Green Economy Coalition will give a STEPS Centre Seminar, one in our current series focusing on the post-MDGs landscape. This event will be livestreamed: see below for an embedded video, which will appear when the seminar begins. The Green Economy Coalition brought together a diverse network - civil society and...
Broadening the evidence base: science and social science in social policy
NESTA London, United KingdomSeminar Series: Future directions for scientific advice in Whitehall November 2012 – February 2013 A series of four seminars asking how policymakers can make more effective use of scientific advice in the context of Civil Service Reform will begin on 20 November at the Institute for Government. This shared initiative of five partners – The...
Pandemic Flu Controversies: A Workshop to discuss lessons, policy implications and future challenges
IDS , United KingdomSince the first human deaths from H5N1 were recorded in Hong Kong in 1997, avian influenza has spread across the world, concentrating in southeast Asia. Billions of dollars have been spent on control measures, contingency plans and policy measures. In 2009 another influenza virus, H1N1 (popularly named ‘swine’ flu), was recorded in Mexico, and spread...
Experts, publics and open policy
Forum Theatre, Level 1, Arts West The University of Melbourne, Parkville campus Forum Theatre, Level 1, Arts West The University of Melbourne, Parkville campus, Melbourne, AustraliaSeminar Series: Future directions for scientific advice in Whitehall November 2012 – February 2013 A series of four seminars asking how policymakers can make more effective use of scientific advice in the context of Civil Service Reform will begin on 20 November at the Institute for Government. This shared initiative of five partners – The...