Happy New Year everyone, from the Center on Global Poverty!
Check out NILANJAN RAGHUNATH’s new initiative on “Artificial Intelligence and Economic Empowerment” here:
SAHELI NATHi s working on an initiative to put together an edited volume on the use of process tracing methodology in the analysis of economic development. Economic development and persistent poverty are complex phenomena deeply embedded in historical power structures, cultural frameworks, and institutional arrangements. This edited volume seeks works using process tracing methodologies to illuminate how different mechanisms produce and reproduce patterns of economic development or stagnation across various geographical contexts. Those interested in collaborating on this book project as co-editors or contributors should contact Saheli Nath at [email protected] by January 31st, 2025.
RAHARDHIKA UTAMA is preparing an annotated bibliography on published problem-solving research. The idea is to synthesize research findings into accessible policy pointers for policymakers and practitioners, to enhance the visibility of research that could contribute to addressing global poverty. He is starting with the topics of global health and agricultural development. Please email him at [email protected] if you are interested in collaborating. Dhika is creating a pilot for this project, and looking forward to sharing it with the community in a few weeks.
RINA AGARWALA is leading a research cluster that employs a critical sociological lens to redefine standard meanings and measures of poverty used in development policy and practitioner settings. In particular, we aim to insert issues of economic and social insecurity into the discussions. We are having an initial meeting on January 15th. If anyone is interested in joining the meeting or hearing more about the cluster, please email Rina at [email protected].
MONICA PRASAD is spearheading internships for Johns Hopkins University undergraduates with D.C. international development organizations. If you are an undergrad at JHU and might be interested in this, please email her at [email protected].
MONICA PRASAD is heading up an effort to put together an edited volume on sustainable development. If you are interested, please fill out your preferred meeting time here: https://www.when2meet.com/?28260409-hhTTv
AARUSHI BHANDARI and RYAN CALDER are arranging brief interviews with Center affiliates about their research related to global poverty. Recorded interviews will appear on the Center’s website over the coming months. If you are a grad student or undergrad interested in conducting or editing interviews, or a Center affiliate interested in being interviewed, please e-mail [email protected] and [email protected]