How are different actors shaping the pathways of ‘pro-poor’ policymaking across diverse African contexts?
Join us for an engaging showcase where early career researchers will present a three-minute pitch on cutting-edge research on the political and institutional dynamics behind development policy implementation in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia and beyond.
About the event
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.
What’s more, their research 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.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and the chance to engage directly with these emerging experts as they showcase their findings and reflect on their experiences. Whether you're a researcher, student, civil servant, or NGO worker, this event promises fresh perspectives on poverty-related research and policy.
About the ADAPTED Framework
The Eradicating Poverty: Pathways towards achieving the SDGs (ADAPTED), funded by the European Union through Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, is a unique training network that empowers PhD students to produce research with real-world impact. Their work contributes directly to poverty eradication efforts, with a focus on identifying social protection mechanisms and job creation schemes that can help people escape poverty in Africa and beyond.
Event overview
- Introduction by Professor Wil Hout
- Three-minute thesis pitches by panelists
- Discussion and Q&A by Professor Rosalba Icaza
- Closing and reception in the Butterfly Bar
Event participants
Ahmed El AssalPhD researcher and panelist
Guido MaschhauptPhD researcher and panelist
Kate O'DonnellPhD researcher and panelist
Petronilla WandetoPhD researcher and panelist
Professor Rosalba IcazaEvent moderator
Professor Wil HoutHost
Register now
The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Don’t miss the chance to meet and network with fellow attendees at our post-event reception. For accessibility concerns, contact us at events@iss.nl.
- Date
- Thursday 14 Nov 2024, 16:00 - 17:15
- Type
- Presentation
- Spoken Language
- English
- Room
- Aula B and online
- Location
- International Institute of Social Studies
- Ticket information
This is a hybrid event (in-person and online). Those who attend in-person are invited to join a networking reception following the event.
- More information
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 956909.
