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World in transition: Migration and Trade - for iPad/Mac/PC
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 14 years ago -What does it mean to be poor, or an immigrant? What form should Aid take? This album begins to explore the complex issues of international development in a globalised world, starting with a look at schemes which attempt to alleviate poverty. Small business owners are empowered by micro-financing in Glasgow, while in Argentina a disastrous economic collapse has led to people taking matters into their own hands by creating an alternative social exchange currency. Migrant communities, such as Greek Cypriots and Ethiopians in London, and Sierra Leonians in Liverpool, have a chance to reveal the issues they’ve faced; while we also hear from experts who are working to expand the contribution that African migrants abroad can make to Africa’s development. Finally, a Chinese “beer pioneer” and China trade experts discuss issues surrounding China’s membership of the World Trade Organisation.In the bonus material Dr Helen Yanacopulos, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Development at The Open University, provides insight into the educational value of the audio-visual material and explains the course structure.
This material is taken from The Open University Course U213 International Development: Challenges for a World in Transition.
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Episodes
World in transition: migration and trade
February 23, 2010 03:28 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBIntroducing the album's content
Transcript -- World in transition: migration and trade
February 23, 2010 03:28 - 19.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Introducing the album's content
Small change for a better world
February 23, 2010 03:21 - 12 minutes - 131 MB VideoMicro-credit unions, how they work and how they are empowering women in Glasgow to start their own small businesses.
Transcript -- Small change for a better world
February 23, 2010 03:21 - 34.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Micro-credit unions, how they work and how they are empowering women in Glasgow to start their own small businesses.
Argentinas Poor: Surviving without money
February 23, 2010 03:20 - 20 minutes - 225 MB VideoThe poor of Argentina are trading goods and services in replace of currency in a global exchange network.
Transcript -- Argentinas Poor: Surviving without money
February 23, 2010 03:20 - 44.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The poor of Argentina are trading goods and services in replace of currency in a global exchange network.
Establishing migrant communities in London
February 23, 2010 03:19 - 2 minutes - 22.3 MB VideoWhy Greek and Ethiopian migrants came to London and what has made them stay.
Transcript -- Establishing migrant communities in London
February 23, 2010 03:19 - 20.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Why Greek and Ethiopian migrants came to London and what has made them stay.
Londons Greek community
February 23, 2010 03:18 - 4 minutes - 46.8 MB VideoHow Greeks in London are keeping their cultural identity and how this is changing.
Transcript -- Londons Greek community
February 23, 2010 03:18 - 27 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How Greeks in London are keeping their cultural identity and how this is changing.
Keeping in touch with home
February 23, 2010 03:17 - 3 minutes - 34.1 MB VideoEthiopian refugees are using the internet to keep up to date with events, at home and in the Uk, and to help campaign for change for Ethiopians.
Transcript -- Keeping in touch with home
February 23, 2010 03:17 - 20.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Ethiopian refugees are using the internet to keep up to date with events, at home and in the Uk, and to help campaign for change for Ethiopians.
Challenges faced by Ethiopians in London
February 23, 2010 03:16 - 3 minutes - 34.4 MB VideoA look at the a challenges Ethiopians are facing in London and how they are coping with them.
Transcript -- Challenges faced by Ethiopians in London
February 23, 2010 03:16 - 22.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A look at the a challenges Ethiopians are facing in London and how they are coping with them.
Moving to England
February 23, 2010 03:15 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBTwo Sierra Leonean women on their experiences of arriving in England, and their experiences as immigrants in England.
Transcript -- Moving to England
February 23, 2010 03:15 - 33.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Two Sierra Leonean women on their experiences of arriving in England, and their experiences as immigrants in England.
Internationally organised AFFORD
February 23, 2010 03:14 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBChukwu-Emeka Chikezie, Director of AFFORD, explains the role of his organisation within the African diaspora
Transcript -- Internationally organised AFFORD
February 23, 2010 03:14 - 30.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie, Director of AFFORD, explains the role of his organisation within the African diaspora
Developing for the future
February 23, 2010 03:13 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBChukwu-Emeka Chikezie, Director of AFFORD, describes his hopes for the future of the African diaspora
Transcript -- Developing for the future
February 23, 2010 03:13 - 26.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie, Director of AFFORD, describes his hopes for the future of the African diaspora
Doing business in China
February 23, 2010 03:12 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBHow entry into the World Trade Organisation will help both businesses in China and those trying to export to China.
Transcript -- Doing business in China
February 23, 2010 03:12 - 26.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How entry into the World Trade Organisation will help both businesses in China and those trying to export to China.
Negotiating China's accession
February 23, 2010 03:11 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBWhy the negotiation for China's accession to the WTO has taken so long.
Transcript -- Negotiating China's accession
February 23, 2010 03:11 - 30.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Why the negotiation for China's accession to the WTO has taken so long.
Is China a developing country?
February 23, 2010 03:10 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBThe importance of the categorisation of China as a developed, or a developing, country
Transcript -- Is China a developing country?
February 23, 2010 03:10 - 30.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The importance of the categorisation of China as a developed, or a developing, country
Studying international development
February 23, 2010 03:09 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBDr Helen Yanacopulos talks about The Open University course and some of the case studies on this album.
Transcript -- Studying international development
February 23, 2010 03:09 - 26.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Dr Helen Yanacopulos talks about The Open University course and some of the case studies on this album.