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It’s been a snowy week in the wilds of West Yorkshire! Kind of ready for it to melt now, but also kind of want it to stick around a bit longer because everything looks so magical ❄️
January 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Reposted by Hannah van Rooyen
New blog post by Prof Diana Mitlin, discussing talk of new 'development partnerships', decolonisation - and the urgent need for much more locally led development, particularly in urban contexts.

www.african-cities.org/why-do-we-ne...
Why do we need a “new development partnership”? - ACRC
Demands for equitable development partnerships are not new, but the Black Lives Matter movement has undoubtedly amplified calls for systemic change in the sector, which are making some progress.
www.african-cities.org
November 21, 2024 at 1:40 PM
A chilly WFH day made better with views like this (and homemade soup) 🤗
November 21, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Why does joining a new social media platform always feel a bit like the first day of school?

Here's hoping it's a nicer one than that other place 🙄
November 19, 2024 at 4:41 PM