Blog posts
Governance and Inclusive Development
- Blog by Dija Forster
Aging migrant domestic workers in Malaysia face health checks, job insecurity, and financial strain, yet show resilience. Who cares for the women who sustain families and societies?
- Blog by Kathrin Deda
Research in Albania shows how rapid tourism growth impacts residents’ quality of life, highlighting the need for sustainable, community-focused development. Kathrin Deda is alumni of the master International Development Studies.
- Blog by Patricia Banoeyele
Patricia Banoeyele is a development practitioner from Ghana whose concentration lies on issues of gender equality and social inclusion, and women's empowerment. Patricia just graduated in the Master International Development Studies.
- Blog by Erik van der Lee
This blog post is based on Erik's Master’s thesis in International Development Studies, with fieldwork supported by Chiang Mai University in Thailand.
GID Seminar May 2025: Bridging Continents, Sharing Knowledge. Welcoming Ghanaian students to the Governance and Inclusive Development programme group.
Under the title Storying and Social Impact, this seminar brought together a vibrant and multidisciplinary group to reflect on how storytelling can drive social change, particularly in the context of climate mobilities.
The event combined a presentation of the project with a collaborative exercise aimed at reflecting on equitable strategies for phasing out fossil fuel extraction.
This workshop invited all staff members, as well as interested students, PhDs, and postdocs, to explore the added value and unique identity of our academic community in research, teaching, and societal impact.