International Development: Global Trends via Local Cases Perspectives

As the world changes and becomes more interconnected, there is an increasing need for experts who know how to tackle global challenges. Globalisation has brought prosperity to countries in many parts of the world, but in recent years there has been increasing concern about the negative aspects of globalization, and especially whether the world's poorest countries will share in its benefits.

In this course we focus on the Global South, i.e. the economically disadvantaged regions, and how people can empower themselves to improve their well-being and tackle the inequalities and global challenges we are facing. From a global perspective we will discuss the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (2016-2030) including the position and role of the Global North.