‘Pro-poor’ pathways and the politics of development
A showcase of the ADAPTED research group at ISS
[Registration link: https://www.iss.nl/en/registration-pro-poor-pathways-and-politics-development]
On November 14, 2024, Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) based at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam will present insights from their field research in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and Zambia. Ahmed El Assal, Guido Maschhaupt, Kate O'Donnell and Petronilla Wandeto have collected data around the political and institutional dynamics of development policy implementation and will discuss their research findings: What are pathways of ‘pro-poor’ policymaking across the different African contexts amid power dynamics and competing ideologies? The event is free to attend and open to everyone interested in the ADAPTED research agenda. You can either join at ISS where the event will take place in Aula B, or online.
The session will start with an introduction by ADAPTED consortium member Prof. Wil Hout. Ahmed, Kate, Guido and Petronilla will then present three-minute pitches. Following these inputs, Prof. Rosalba Icaza will chair a question and answer session with the ESRs and audience joining on site or online.
This hybrid event offers a unique opportunity to dive into the findings of the ADAPTED project team at ISS. PhD researchers will take the stage to share their personal journeys in conducting fieldwork across the Global South—and occasionally in the Global North. They will tackle key topics such as:
- Researcher positionality in development studies
- The role of varied actors in ‘pro-poor’ policymaking
- Societal impact of research
From social protection to education and agri-industrial policies, researchers will debate the mainstream development policymaking in African contexts.
The discussion is closely tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in the areas of poverty eradication and reducing inequality. This event will investigate the power dynamics and competing ideologies that influence policy outcomes, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that affect ‘pro-poor’ governance. Whether you're a researcher, student, civil servant, or NGO worker, this event promises fresh perspectives on poverty-related research and policy.
Programme
• 16:00-16:05 – Introduction by Professor Wil Hout
• 16:05-16:25 – Three-Minute Thesis Pitches by panellists Ahmed El Assal, Guido Maschhaupt, Kate O'Donnell, and Petronilla Wandeto
• 16:25 17:10– Moderated Discussion with Rosalba Icaza
• 17:15 – Networking at the Butterfly Bar, IS