Civil Society Futures And Innovation Podcast
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -The International Civil Society Centre helps the world’s leading #ICSOs maximise their impact for a sustainable & more equitable world.
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KCDF_The Power of (Making) Futures
May 22, 2024 09:56 - 54 minutes - 99.1 MBThe Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) is a philanthropic foundation supporting sustainable community driven development. It introduces an innovative approach to grant-making by focusing on local fundraising and participatory grant making to ensure the communities’ voices are integrated into the grant.
The LAM Sisterhood_The Power of (Making) Futures
May 22, 2024 07:48 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MBThe LAM Sisterhood, established in 2019 in Kenya, is a content studio founded by three creative feminist women. They aim to fill the world with stories for African women to feel seen, heard, and beloved. This podcast is part of our Innovation Report 2024, The Power of (Making) Futures.
Digital Dialogue #12: What would a gender-equal approach to remote working look like?
May 19, 2023 12:04 - 53 minutes - 46 MBIn our twelfth dialogue, moderated by malebo sephodi, our panellists discussed how working remotely doesn’t just offer women the possibility to find a balance between their work life and their family duties, but it also comes at a cost. For example, women are still less likely to be promoted, are underrepresented in leadership positions, get paid less and experience disadvantages after having children. Plus, our speakers faced challenging conversations around stereotypes, cultural norms and g...
Digital Dialogue #11: Transcontinental Gig Work The Next Round In Global Exploitation
May 19, 2023 11:15 - 52 minutes - 34.9 MBThis time our panellists dived into the implications of Transcontinental Gig Work. Gig workers, both in the Global North and South, work as online contractors for the benefit of large companies mainly based in the Global North. Given its transnational nature, what kind of self-organisation or regulation does this new labour relationship require? Should it, yet again, privilege workers from the Global North over those from the Global South? Could opportunities for online work stem from illegal...
Digital Dialogue #10: Exploring ChatGPTs Opportunities And Risks For CSOs In The Global South
April 24, 2023 10:44 - 51 minutes - 37.8 MBThis time our panellists dived into the implications of ChatGPT for ICSO's in the digital space. This exciting discussion addressed questions like 'How do we integrate AI chatbots without losing people-centred approaches to CSO work?' and 'What are these AI chatbots likely to do for us in the future?' Guest Speakers -Nkosinathi Mcetywa, Communications and Community Organiser at Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN), Moderator -Adeboro Odunlami, Programme Director at Resilience Technologies -...
Digital Dialogue #9: Countering Misinformation And Manipulation - Anything CSOs Can Do?
April 04, 2023 09:51 - 41 minutes - 36.8 MBThe internet and social media have become the main stage for manipulation, misinformation and disinformation. Listen to our panel of new media and civil society experts discuss the effects on societies across the globe. Guest Speakers -Barbara Iverson, Digital Education Consultant, Moderator -Valerie Khan, Digital Equity Association -Simone Toussi, Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) -Melyn McKay, Coala Pay -Download the transcript: https://b...
Digital Dialogue #8 'Legitimate Self Defence – Civil Society Digital Surveillance'
December 19, 2022 09:50 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIn our eighth dialogue, we discussed the political, legal, and technological lines of legitimate self defense against digital surveillance. Guest Speakers -Francesca Bosco - Senior Advisor at the CyberPeace Institute -Matt Mahmoudi - Researcher/Adviser - Amnesty Tech Big Data, Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights at Amnesty International -Download the transcript: https://bit.ly/3hC55QY -Find out more about the Decode Surveillance NYC project: bit.ly/3zcwo9U -Read the Cybersecurity guid...
Digital Dialogue #7 'How to move from consultation to co-creation with (user) communities'
November 25, 2022 12:28 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn our seventh dialogue, we discussed ways to move from consultation and customisation to co-creation with (user) communities and partners. This was the second dialogue featuring case studies from our latest Innovation Report on Civil Society innovation and digital power shift, moderated by Nyambura Mbugua, lead author of the report. Guest Speakers -Fadia Elgharib - Operations and Community Lead at the Global Innovation Gathering -Ibraheem Saleem - Director of Fellowships at Code for Pakist...
How does a modest cyber café become an Internet powerhouse?
November 11, 2022 11:10 - 38 minutes - 22.3 MBFor the Centre’s 2022 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Digital Power Shift’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations around the world to hear the stories of their inclusive innovation approaches to advance people-centred digitalisation, to either address system power imbalances or capitalise on emerging people power and technological capabilities. In this episode, Michuki Mwangi, Verengai Mabika, and Joseph Bishi, talk about how a community networ...
Using a ‘forgotten’ technology to connect isolated communities
November 10, 2022 12:50 - 35 minutes - 21.9 MBFor the Centre’s 2022 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Digital Power Shift’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations around the world to hear the stories of their inclusive innovation approaches to advance people-centred digitalisation, to either address system power imbalances or capitalise on emerging people power and technological capabilities. In this episode, Rafael Diniz, Lead Developer and Project Manager at Rhizomatica, talks about how the...
Integrating technology into children’s daily lives
October 26, 2022 16:54 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBFor the Centre’s 2022 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Digital Power Shift’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations around the world to hear the stories of their inclusive innovation approaches to advance people-centred digitalisation, to either address system power imbalances or capitalise on emerging people power and technological capabilities. In this episode, Maria Berenguer, Co-Team Leader, Youth & ICT for Development at SOS Children’s Villa...
Digital volunteers disrupt asymmetrical power dynamics
October 25, 2022 11:55 - 35 minutes - 23.9 MBFor the Centre’s 2022 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Digital Power Shift’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations around the world to hear the stories of their inclusive innovation approaches to advance people-centred digitalisation, to either address system power imbalances or capitalise on emerging people power and technological capabilities. In this new episode, Nyambura Mbugua speaks with Sophie Dyer, Product Manager at Amnesty Internationa...
Community-based solutions to rainforest destruction
October 20, 2022 14:57 - 30 minutes - 28.9 MBFor the Centre’s 2022 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Digital Power Shift’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations around the world to hear the stories of their inclusive innovation approaches to advance people-centred digitalisation, to either address system power imbalances or capitalise on emerging people power and technological capabilities. In this new episode, Susan Pelletier, Executive Director of the Rainforest Foundation US and Cameron ...
Digital Dialogue #6 'Equality Tech - Empowering Women And Girls Through Technology'
October 13, 2022 17:57 - 45 minutes - 62 MBIn our sixth dialogue, we showcased successful approaches on empowering women and girls through technology. Our panellists presented their projects showing that digital marginalisation can and should be overcome. Plus, we introduced the Centre's new report on civil society innovation and digital power shift, where civil society actors routinely demonstrate the power of innovation. Guest Speakers -Jessica Herrera - Equality Tech Programme Lead at Plan Internation -Anne Waweru - Head of Digi...
How to translate the idea of Equality Tech into concrete digital products
October 06, 2022 11:36 - 29 minutes - 21.6 MBFor the Centre’s 2022 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Digital Power Shift’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations around the world to hear the stories of their inclusive innovation approaches to advance people-centred digitalisation, to either address system power imbalances or capitalise on emerging people power and technological capabilities. In this episode, Jessica Herrera, Equality Tech Programme Lead at Plan International and Lirisha Tula...
How to help under-resourced government agencies innovate and improve public service delivery?
October 06, 2022 11:04 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBFor the Centre’s 2022 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Digital Power Shift’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations (CSOs) around the world to hear the stories of their inclusive innovation approaches to advance people-centred digitalisation, to either address system power imbalances or capitalise on emerging people power and technological capabilities. In this episode, Ali Raza, the Director of Technology, Mahwish Khan, who is Head of Communicat...
Digital Dialogue #5 'Hacking for Good?'
July 15, 2022 13:30 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBWe have partnered with the Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) for our new series of digital dialogues. We will continue to explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month starting at 16:00 CEST / SAST. In our fifth dialogue, moderated by malebo sephodi, our panellists discussed if there is such a thing as ethical hacking, where it occurs, what it entails, and how it could be justified? Guest Speakers -Alex Strimbeanu - Creative Direc...
Digital Dialogue #4 - Ensuring Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities into the Digital Space
June 20, 2022 13:13 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBWe have partnered with the Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) for our new series of digital dialogues. We will continue to explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month starting at 16:00 CEST / SAST. In our fourth dialogue, moderated by Barb Iverson, our panellists discussed the importance of digital inclusion for people with disabilities. They highlighted the need for more support from governments and multilateral organisations to ensur...
Leading Strategy as a Journey of Not Knowing
May 17, 2022 12:18 - 44 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, Philip Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) talks with Vicky Tongue, the Centre’s Head of Futures and Innovation, sharing insights and organisational experiences of uncertainty, strategy, leadership and narrative. We learn how VSO operates in framing strategy and action, using the principles of dispersed leadership, connecting logic, emotion and action as a way of aligning people, and above all being reflective in practice – constantly assessi...
Digital Dialogue #3 - Making Data Accessible
May 13, 2022 15:32 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBWe have partnered with the Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) for our new series of digital dialogues. We will continue to explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month starting at 16:00 CEST / SAST. In our third dialogue, moderated by Tolulope Adeyemo, civic actors shared insights and lessons from their experiences in making data accessible and comprehensible through partnership with the government. Our panellists: Adenike Aloba - Data...
Digital Dialogue #2 - How can international CSOs help – or hinder – grassroots tech innovation?
April 29, 2022 09:35 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBWe have partnered with the Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) for our new series of digital dialogues. We will continue to explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month starting at 16:00 CEST / SAST. Our second dialogue, moderated by Barbara Iverson, discussed how ICSOs could avoid risking potential co-option or takeover of grassroots innovations. Our panellists: -Arran Leonard, Technology Manager, Integrity Action -Gabriella Razzano, ...
Digital Dialogue #1 - Building Inclusive Civic Tech Communities
April 28, 2022 13:52 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBWe have partnered with the Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) for our new series of digital dialogues. We will continue to explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month starting at 16:00 CEST / SAST. This first session, moderated by malebo sephodi, unpacked the role of digital innovations in facilitating inclusivity and diversity within civic tech. Our panellists: -malebo sephodi - Writer and Researcher -Astha Kapoor - Aapti Institue, ...
Power Shift: Seizing the Window of Opportunity for True Transformation
March 17, 2022 11:02 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBListen to Nana Afadzinu, Wolfgang Jamann and Miriam Niehaus reflect on the latest progress the sector has made on powershift, how it has changed over the years and which key actors are pushing the powershift agenda. Plus, get inspired by their recommendations on how to seize the momentum and take action to bring about true transformation. Links: -The RINGO Project: https://rightscolab.org/ringo/ -WACSI: https://wacsi.org/blog/ -Time to Decolonise Aid report: https://bit.ly/3iggsux -Civil Soc...
#GlobalPerspectives2021, De-concentrating data and digitalisation
February 23, 2022 12:56 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBNanjira Sambuli, UNSG's High-Level Panel For Digital Cooperation, tells us about acceleration in data-driven and digitalisation approaches, especially in light of the global pandemic, and reflects on the challenges and opportunities for the civil society sector and how we work with communities, citizen-generated data and civic tech initiatives.
#GlobalPerspectives2021, Decolonising the future of the sector and aid
February 23, 2022 12:43 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, our speaker Melissa Wainaina, Feminist Republik Creative Facilitator, Urgent Action Fund - Africa, will take us to explore how CSOs around the world are reimagining, redefining and reshaping practices to stay relevant and functioning and what further contemplation and action are required to challenge current institutional structures and monopolies of information and aid.
#GlobalPerspectives2021, Engaging New Power Actors
December 10, 2021 12:23 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBListen to our speakers Shannon Paige, Policy Associate at Peace Direct, Rita Panicker, CEO of Butterflies and a Member of Family for Every Child Alliance, Casey Harden, General Secretary at World YWCA, moderated by Alisha Bhagat, Futurist and Senior Strategist at Forum for the Future, discussing how to support and advocate for communities through their organisations and how we as a sector can better understand and engage with network actors to challenge powerful privileging forces.
Debate 9: Climate Justice and Digital Transformation
December 08, 2021 23:40 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CET. Moderated by Barbara Iverson, the 9th debate discussed what strategy the civil society sector needs to reconcile social and climate justice and turn digital into a tool to promote climate justice. Our panellists: -Alfred Schumm, Director Innovations-Sciences, Technologies at WWF-Germany -Syed Kazi, Senior Advisor and Consultant at ...
Debate 8: Joining the Public Discourse on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
December 06, 2021 12:25 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CET. Moderated by our ED Wolfgang Jamann, the 8th Digital Debate discussed what CSOs should do to understand technological trends and outcomes, know what conversations to have, how to influence technological developments and regulatory frameworks, and, eventually, what technology to challenge or use for themselves and with their communit...
#GlobalPerspectives2021, Decolonising aid discussions in East Africa
December 02, 2021 10:15 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBListen to Stella Agara, Strategic Advisor Global Partnership and Programmes at YouLead Africa, John Kitui, Country Director at Oxfam International and Tim Dagori Muiruri, Governance and Digital Security Practise at GovLab, discuss how international civil society organisations can contribute to, but not colonise, local civil society spaces through more equitable partnerships.
#GlobalPerspectives2021, Decolonisation: practical approaches from other sectors
December 02, 2021 09:57 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBListen to the panel discussion: Decolonisation: practical approaches from other sectors, featuring Aleem Ali, CEO of Welcoming Australia, Natalia Revelo La Rotta, Junior Designer at Colloqate, and Irène Bahati, Teaching assistant at ISP-Bukavu, moderated by Caroline Harper, CEO of Sightsavers, and learn from organisations and initiatives outside the civil society sector that are also attempting to dismantle racist and colonial power structures.
#GlobalPerspectives2021 opening panel: Power Shift: Past and Future
November 18, 2021 12:47 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBListen to GlobalPerspectives2021 opening panel: the present and future aspirations on power shift discussed by Jose Viera, Chief Executive Officer at BlindUnion, Dr Githinji Gitahi, Global Chief Executive Officer at Amref Health Africa, Viveka Carlestam, Senior Policy Specialist at Sida, moderated by our ED Dr Wolfgang Jamann.
#GlobalPerspectives2021, Reframing risk: new visions for trust in financial management
November 12, 2021 14:35 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBListen to this exciting conversation between Kimberly McClain, Regional Director for the Americas at the Global Fund for Children; Annie Murthi, Head of Finance and Compliance at Purposeful and Muhammad Shahzad Khan, ED at Chanan Development Association, about reframing financial risk and the importance of rethinking why certain processes exist and whether we are really protecting our organisations or rather limiting the grassroots groups we are trying to support. Links: -Accountability M...
#GlobalPerspectives2021, How bilateral funders can accelerate power shift
November 12, 2021 14:34 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this new episode, our Head of Collaboration and Partnerships, Miriam Niehaus, speaks with Viveka Carlestam, Senior Policy Specialist for Civil Society at SIDA, about the recent OECD DAC recommendation and the prevailing capacity building narrative. So how can donors embark on the power shift journey and make a significant change? Links: -DAC-recommendation: https://bit.ly/3pvYjOb
#GlobalPerspectives2021, How to co-create a grassroots solidarity revolution
November 12, 2021 14:34 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBListen to this inspiring conversation between Clara Bosco, Senior Civil Society Resource Advisor, and Elisa Novoa, Head of Youth Engagement at Civicus, Dumi Gatsha, Founder of Success Capital Organisation, and our host Nihal Helmy. Learn about the initiatives Civicus is pushing to create power shift and the challenges and decisions the organisation has made over the last few years to transform itself and remain relevant to a generation seeking change. Plus, be moved by Dumi's powerful words a...
Integrating technology into children's daily lives
November 02, 2021 11:17 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBFor the Centre’s 2021/22 Report on “Civil Society Innovation and Digital Power Shift’’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations (CSOs) around the world to hear the stories of their inclusive innovation approaches to advance people-centred digitalisation, to either address system power imbalances or capitalise on emerging people power and technological capabilities. In this episode, María Berenguer, co-leader of the Youth&ICT4D department at SOS Children'...
Debate 7: Cyber Security – A Blind Spot for Civil Society Actors on the Internet?
October 14, 2021 12:13 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CET. Moderated by Vicky Tongue, the 7th Digital Debate discussed whether cybersecurity is a blind spot for civil society actors on the internet. Our panellists: -Suha Mohamed, Strategy and Partnerships Lead at Aapti Institute, India -Adrien Ogée, Chief Operations Officer of the CyberPeace Institute, Switzerland -Anthony Wadlow, Controll...
Debate 6: On ethical red lines for the use of digital tools by Civil Society Organisations
September 13, 2021 07:42 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CET. Hosted by Barb Iverson, the 6th Digital Debate discussed ethical red lines in the use of digital tools in civil society. -Zara Rahman: Deputy Director, The Engine Room, UK -Tim Dagori Muiruri: Project Manager, Governance and Digital Security Practise (GovLab), Co-creation Hub (CcHub), Kenya -Matt Mahmoudi: Researcher/Advisor on Ar...
Strategic Decision-Making in a Whirly World
September 10, 2021 13:18 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBListen to Miriam Niehaus and Vicky Tongue discuss our Scanning the Horizon Sector Guide on ‘Strategic Decision-Making in a Whirly World’, the culmination of our 18-month learning journey on complex and uncertain futures. The Guide brings together insights from interviews with strategy leads from 14 ICSOs and global movements from this community, and a review of more than 60 management and academic literature resources on leadership, complexity, uncertainty, strategy and systems thinking from...
How can social changemakers get better at not just adapting to change, but actively engineering it?
August 13, 2021 14:35 - 40 minutes - 33.8 MBForesight practitioner Krizna Gomez has written JustLabs’ new ‘Guide to Foresight in the Social Change Field’ and is a passionate advocate of why foresight needs to become part of the DNA of the social change field. In this episode, Krizna shared some of her insights from leading futures work with organisations in the social change field around the world, as well as activists and creatives, and why this new guide is needed to ‘demystify’ foresight. Krizna also presented some simple visual out...
Debate 5: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Digital Vaccination Certificates for Safe Travel
August 05, 2021 08:42 - 53 minutes - 27.6 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CEST. Hosted by Barb Iverson, the 5th Digital Debate discussed the pros and cons of digital vaccination certificates, the opportunities and risks. -Astha Kapoor: Co-Founder and Director, AAPTI Institute, India -Rémi Tell: Co-Founder and Director, Peuple Libre, France -Dakota Gruener: E.D. at ID2020, Digital and Blockchain Specialist, ...
Debate 4: How Safe are Safe Digital Spaces?
June 24, 2021 09:58 - 48 minutes - 66 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CEST. Hosted by Wolfgang Jamann, the Centre's Executive Director, the fourth debate discussed the pros and cons, opportunities and risks of working online. Civil society practitioners from RNW Media, World YWCA and Paradigm Initiative, presented a wide range of their experiences. -Dr. Suchi Gaur: Director of Global Engagement and Impact...
Solidarity still matters: #SolidarityPlaybook case studies
May 31, 2021 16:56 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBOur new episode discusses the key findings of our Solidarity Playbook, putting forward the challenges and lessons learned through our study. Listen to Deborah Doane, Sarah Pugh and Eva Gondorová discuss the Solidarity Playbook case studies' key take-aways, understand the correlation between building resilience and acting in solidarity with others, and discover why solidarity needs to be negotiated. Read and share these case studies: https://bit.ly/3dMPPwb
Negotiating solidarity: #SolidarityPlaybook case studies
May 31, 2021 16:56 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBOur new episode discusses the key findings of our Solidarity Playbook, putting forward main lessons learned and recommendations for building more solidarity in civil society. Listen to Deborah Doane, Sarah Pugh and Eva Gondorová discuss the Solidarity Playbook case studies' key takeaways, understand the correlation between building resilience and acting in solidarity with others, and discover why solidarity needs to be negotiated. Read and share these case studies: https://bit.ly/3dMPPwb D...
#GlobalPerspectives2021 - ‘Let's Talk About Power!’
May 31, 2021 16:06 - 2 minutes - 3.12 MBIn this teaser, Nihal Helmy, Communities and Knowledge Manager at the Centre, shares the latest news about our upcoming #GlobalPerspectives 2021 hybrid event, from 25 October to 04 November 2021. You are invited to the Global Perspectives 2021 hybrid experience, see link below. https://bit.ly/3uOHzkN
Debate 3: Cyber Conflicts, Mediation, And Peace Building
May 14, 2021 10:50 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CEST. Our third Digital Debate discussed how to transform cyber conflicts into opportunities to engage in cyber mediation, inter-communal reconciliation, and peace building. Academics and practitioners showcased a wide range of experiences. -Dr. Sylvia Brown: Conflict Advisor, Islamic Relief Worldwide -Sausan Ghosheh: Political Communic...
Debate 2: Is Africa ‘falling prey’ to Data Colonialism?
April 29, 2021 08:55 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CEST. Our second digital debate explores: who is afraid of African digital sovereignty? How can data be collected and managed in the Global South for stakeholders' needs? • Jean-Louis Corréa: Lawyer, teacher and researcher • Karen Isabel Guevara: President of Equanimity Foundation, Board Member at WCAPS • Sally Nduta: Programmes Mana...
Between Power and Irrelevance: Are ICSOs actually looking at shifting their roles?
April 15, 2021 08:32 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this episode, our four guests discussed the big issues of power, relevance and legitimacy of international CSOs with each other and far more widely across the sector. We spoke with: • George: a professor of non-profit management at Baruch College, City University of New York. • Hans: a professor of leadership studies at the University of San Diego. • Barney: ex-Director of Strategy Oxfam International, consultant on INGO strategy and transformation. • Tosca: consultant at Five Oaks Consu...
Debate 1: The Digital Gender Gap
March 19, 2021 13:58 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBOur exciting new series of online debates will explore civil society perspectives on the emerging digital world every first Thursday of the month from 16:00 CEST. Civil Society Organisations around the world are committed to the idea and principles of social and gender justice. Every person should have equal opportunities and the freedom to lead the life they want, regardless of their biological gender and social background. We know from history that even in an analogue world, reality doesn'...
Girls claim their right to safer cities - ‘Civil Society Innovation and Urban Inclusion’ #15
February 11, 2021 15:14 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBFor the Centre’s 2020 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Urban Inclusion’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations (CSOs) around the world to hear the stories of their advocacy and programming work to make cities more inclusive. In this episode, Plan International colleagues and young women activists from the Safer Cities for Girls programme, from India, Peru, Uganda and Vietnam, tell us what this globally-united but locally-implemented initiative l...
Collective action in the indian informal economy-‘Civil Society Innovation and Urban Inclusion’ #14
December 22, 2020 09:33 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBFor the Centre’s 2020 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Urban Inclusion’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations (CSOs) around the world to hear the stories of their advocacy and programming work to make cities more inclusive. In this episode, KT Suresh, National Lead – Urban & Labour, Action Aid Association India, tells us about the complexity and dynamism of urban labour and informal sector work in India, how traditional rural-urban migration an...