Humans and Waste: Reconfiguring the city through recycling
by For almost a decade, in the center of the city of Copenhagen, a community has established themself in the area of «Fredens Havn» (Port of …
Swedish Development Research Network (SWEDEV) launched!
by The strong tradition of development research in Sweden dates about six decades back. Both internationally and in the Nordic context, Swedish development researchers have made …
Migration in the context of conflict and resource struggles: Experiences of Burmese migrants in Thailand
Why do people migrate? – Having stayed in Europe for almost two years now, this question becomes a point of reflection for me. As a …
Food communities build solidarity in times of crisis
In many ways Chile and Denmark are very different. Denmark is a country with a well-functioning welfare system in the Global North, while Chile despite …
The impact of the corona crisis is uneven – women are hit hard
The corona pandemic is like a magnifying glass making visible a range of problems. Vulnerable groups are becoming even more vulnerable, in Denmark and in …
Sexual violence against refugees – South Sudanese women and girls in the Bidibidi settlement, Uganda
Women and girls fleeing from conflict or crisis areas mostly experience or witness crimes and violence in their home country as well as during the …
What will Covid-19 mean for the future of development aid?
Covid-19 is the single biggest challenge which has confronted the planet since the second world war and its effect has been nothing short of devastating. …
Green Charcoal: Could Research at Gulu University Ignite a Biomass Energy Revolution in Uganda?
On a quiet Friday evening in March, Miriam Ajak, 23, stoops over the traditional three-stone stove in front of her hut in Lawiyeadul village, Laliya …
COVID19 impacts and opportunities for biodiversity research in India
With the COVID19 pandemic gripping the whole world, it has changed the way we learn, work, and socialize. As we get used to living in …
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) research capacity programs
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) The DAAD is an independent organisation of German higher education institutions and their student bodies, devoted to internationalising the …