The LIDN Weekly Roundup #39
In a week where democracy in the UK throws further challenges at the development sector in the form of a sizable majority for the conservatives, below are five links to how challenges to and opportunities for democratic institutions around the globe are being highlighted in the sector.
Something to read… Are INGOs ready to give up power?
Something to listen to… a new report on the global crackdown on civil society but how cash transfers rock!
Something to watch… From Dictatorship to Democracy: the role of women in Politics. IDS annual lecture, Isatou Touray, Gambian vice president
Something to follow… The Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Something to do… Arundhati Roy will in discussion with Amartya Sen around her literary and political work at LSE on Valentines day. What’s not to love? ❤
and don’t forget to join us this Tuesday (17th) for the LIDN December meet up at the Draft House, Chancery, EC4A 1DE from 6pm onwards
ALL WELCOME free eventbrite tickets link — see you there!
