Causes and consequences of Darfuri migration to Europe
The panel discusses the trends, drivers and causes of migration and displacement from Darfur as well as the conditions and experience of Darfuris in Europe.
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 37 min
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Breaking the silence: promoting action on aid worker mental health
To mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, ODI convenes an expert panel to discuss breaking the silence and promoting action on mental health affecting aid workers and volunteers. Humanitarian aid workers are routinely exposed to traumatic events linked to the cause of mental health issues including depression, burnout and anxiety. But increasingly, work stress including extremely heavy workloads, long hours and limited time for self-care are being highlighted as major causes. Among volunteers...
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Improving mental health care in humanitarian crises
What are the opportunities and challenges to providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies? This event launches the latest Humanitarian Exchange magazine.
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Life under the Taliban
Taliban governance is more coherent than ever before for the tens of millions of Afghans living under its rule. Their control and influence over finance, education, health, justice, taxation and everyday life extends far beyond areas the Taliban is said to control or contest. The provision of public goods, together with systemised violence and coercion, garner a combination of support, complicity and fear. The scale and extent of Taliban governance is a reality with which few in the internationa...
Jun 22, 2018•1 hr 47 min
Managing development agencies: from reform to renewal
This event brings together researchers and officials to discuss how development agencies should be governed and structured.
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Disaster risk reduction in fragile and conflict-affected contexts
This event explores why disaster risk reduction policy, programming and financing have yet to be sufficiently applied to conflict-affected and fragile contexts.
Jun 18, 2018•57 min
Do we need a new approach to support fragile states?
This event discusses the extent to which external financial support to fragile states is working, and reasons why it isn't.
May 23, 2018•1 hr 32 min
ODI in conversation with Achim Steiner
United Nations Development Programme Administrator, Achim Steiner joined ODI in conversation on UN reform, sustaining peace and how to deliver more effective and integrated support to realise the 2030 Agenda.
May 02, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Being accountable to people affected by armed conflicts
Panellists discuss the challenges and opportunities for humanitarian agencies in better engaging with affected communities in armed conflicts and violence.
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Bangladesh’s development story: policy, progress and prospects
Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh delivers a keynote speech on the country's progress and future development prospects.
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Australia's vision for international development
The Minister for International Development Senator the Hon. Concetta Fierravanti-Wells sets out Australia's vision for aid cooperation and the Pacific region.
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Urban humanitarian response: challenges and opportunities
Drawing on articles in the latest Humanitarian Exchange and their own research and experience, our panellists discuss what is different about providing humanitarian assistance in urban areas and which tools and approaches can help to make responding to crises in urban environments more effective.
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Shifting norms for gender justice: evidence on what works
The event explores the latest evidence on discriminatory and harmful gender norms and highlights the work of NGOs and programmes trying to change them.
Mar 23, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Somalia: resolving the crisis and sustaining peace
Panelists address four key questions at this event on Somalia's future: - How should we address the conflict drivers in Somalia? - What should the Government of Somalia do to mitigate the risk of uncertainty with the pending withdrawal of Mission (AMISOM)? - Should the African Union play a bigger role in containing and defusing conflicts caused by al-Shabaab? - How can the international community support Somalia to foster peace and national reconciliation?
Mar 16, 2018•1 hr 27 min
How 'smart' trade policy can help Africa industrialise
Despite promising signs of economic growth, many African countries are struggling to develop the strong industrial sector required for economic transformation and job creation. Fresh thinking is needed on how to achieve Africa’s industrialisation objectives, with trade and trade policy increasingly being looked to as key tools for the task. Much recent research has explored this idea by analysing the extent to which current trade policies and tariff structures are positively contributing to the ...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Creating hope in conflict - a Humanitarian Grand Challenge
Mark Green, Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development and Penny Mordaunt, Secretary of State for International Development of the United Kingdom launch the Humanitarian Grand Challenge at ODI.
Feb 20, 2018•59 min
The politics of growth: transformative ideas in economics
Why do some countries enjoy steady and sustained growth, others, periods of boom and bust, while others hardly experience growth at all? The answer to this question affects the rise and fall of nations and the life chances of billions of people—yet until recently economists have failed to answer it. This event brings together ground-breaking researchers providing new approaches to this important conundrum. Among them are Kunal Sen and Yuen Yuen Ang, whose recent work offer radical explanations f...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 32 min
The paradox of aid: lessons from Afghanistan
Supporting so called ‘fragile states’ to build capacity and exit fragility is one of the most pressing challenges for the world today. Soon most of the world’s poorest people will be left behind in countries affected by conflict. In response, the share of aid to fragile states is growing. But is more aid the right answer? This event explores the case of Afghanistan. While western economies built states and the social contract around tax, modern Afghanistan has been built around aid. Although int...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Sustaining pathways out of extreme poverty: Panel 3
The event provides the latest evidence on policies and programmes that can assist in achieving positive poverty outcomes.
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Sustaining pathways out of extreme poverty: Panel 2
The event provides the latest evidence on policies and programmes that can assist in achieving positive poverty outcomes.
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Sustaining pathways out of extreme poverty: Panel 1
The event provides the latest evidence on policies and programmes that can assist in achieving positive poverty outcomes.
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Yemen's economic future: from survival to reconstruction
Panellists discuss the impact of bank-derisking on local Yemenis, humanitarian operations and the private sector. Contributing chair: Nawal Al-maghafi @BBCNawalMaghafi - Journalist and producer, BBC News Speakers: Dr Noel Brehony CMG - Author for Yemen Divided, and Former Chair of British-Yemeni Society Imran Madden @imranmadden - Director, Islamic Relief UK Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy @staraboulsi - Research Fellow, Humanitarian Policy Group, ODI Baraa Shiban @BShtwtr - Yemeni activist and c...
Feb 09, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Cash Transfer Programming: taking stock and looking ahead
Expert panellists take stock of the current state of CTP, analyse the fast-moving successes and obstacles and discuss ways to accelerate impact.
Feb 02, 2018•1 hr 34 min
'Building back better': a resilient Caribbean
This event discusses the policies and innovations needed to 'build back better' in the Caribbean post-hurricane Irma & Maria.
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 59 min
#GlobalChallenges: providing decent jobs for all
The President of Mauritius leads discussions on providing decent jobs for all, women and the informal economy.
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Measuring the hard to measure in development
In partnership with CARE International, our expert panel leads an interactive session on ‘how to measure the hard to measure’ in development. The event explores and compares learning from three projects tackling these challenges, based on four dimensions of ‘hard to measure’ aspects of development interventions.
Jan 17, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Understanding refugee and migrant journeys to Europe
What is it like to travel to Europe over land and sea in order to secure a future for yourself and your family? Why are so many people willing to risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean? What are their hopes and fears? And how is Europe responding? Our expert panel unpacks these questions, drawing on interviews with hundreds of refugees and migrants who have reached Europe in recent years. The event explores the messy reality of refugee and migrant journeys, and delves into the decisions peo...
Jan 17, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Aid and multilateralism in an era of populist politics
Gayle Smith discusses the future of humanitarian aid and multilateralism in an era of populist politics and global volatility.
Jan 08, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Non-state actors in governance systems: friend or foe?
This event explores the opportunities and challenges of improving accountability through working with non-state actors.
Jan 08, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Agreeing a global response to migration
UN Special Representative for International Migration Louise Arbour delivers the keynote speech at this #GlobalChallenges debate.
Nov 23, 2017•1 hr 37 min
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