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The latest updates from the development research community in Sweden

SweDev Amazon Forest series (1/3): A win-win for resource utilization and climate mitigation
In the upcoming SweDev series, Roksana Rotter, intern at SweDev, will share insights into her participation in a research project in the Amazon Forest.
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SweDev’s first PhD conference: ‘a space for critical and dynamic discussion’
Experiences from the first PhD conference organised by the School of Global Studies and SweDev.
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New PhD courses by the Development Research School
Apply to new PhD courses by the Development Research School latest 18 December.
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Water, sanitation and hygiene are crucial to maintain health and create sustainable livelihoods
SweDev member Nelson Ekane highlights solutions to sanitation and hygiene challenges in an interview with Ylva Rylander.
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Citizenship as a social contract
Summary of SEI and SweDev’s dialogue on development research held online on 29 November.
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New anthology on how to change the world
The Expert Group for Aid Studies has published a new book about change theories in development work.
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Engaging youth to improve livelihoods and the environment through sustainable forestry in Kenya
Young Kenyan forestry entrepreneurs and activists met forest scientists and community leaders.
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The pursuit of modern cities and affordable housing in Tanzania
Most African countries will have over 50% of their population living in urban areas by 2050 according to estimates. Dr Tatu Mtwangi Limbumba’s gave her view on this topic.
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PhD students’ perspectives on the COP27 negotiations
Fabiola Espinoza Córdova and Alicia N’Guetta, PhD students at Lund University share their insights from their experience as researchers at COP27 in Egypt.
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