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–  What should, then, Malawi do? Is it really the case, as some claim, that Malawi is “policy rich but implementation poor”? asks Banik.

–  In appreciating “what works” in development, we must continue to better understand not just how “problems” are identified and solved, but also the types of measures that we choose to undertake and how the desired goals of such interventions are achieved, writes Banik.

Dan Banik var konferansier under lanseringen av FN-rapporten 9. desember. Gjesteskribent J.K. Baltzersen gir sin omtale av lanseringen.

Benedicte Bull i Studio 2 på NRK.

—  Larger groups of people throughout the world are now achieving basic forms of human development. However, the world is simultaneously witnessing an increase in inequalities related to enhanced capabilities. Individuals and groups are increasingly dissatisfied with the choices made by their leaders, writes Banik.

–  Perhaps it is the reputation of being one of the world’s fastest growing economies, despite its landlocked status and an economy not dependent on a natural resource boom, that has made the world notice Ethiopia’s rise as potentially the only true “developmental state” in Africa, writes Banik.

Dan Banik participated in a panel Dec 9th as a part of the Oslo Peace Days on Ethiopia’s potential role as a regional peacemaker.

Dan Banik participated in a panel discussion on developments in Ethiopia and possible regional implications. The panel also discussed Ethiopia’s potential role as a regional peacemaker.

– Suksessen til den opprinnelig chilenske flashmobben mot seksuelle overgrep og statlig undertrykking #VoldtektsmannenErDeg, forteller mye om det som beveger seg under den siste tidas politiske uro i Latin-Amerika, skriver Bull.

— No system is foolproof and supporters of cash argue that digital technology is vulnerable to hackers, pointing to serious data breaches in recent years, which have also affected banks, writes Banik.

–  There is growing frustration, especially among Africa’s youth, on the inability of the current political system to provide them with better representation and a stronger say in how their countries are governed, writes Banik.

— With the world’s largest share of arable land, Africa began to witness increased interest from foreign investors, who were optimistic of their ability to transform the continent’s agriculture sector while ensuring that their own countries would enjoy a steady supply of food. A decade later, and with hindsight, such ambitions appear to have been rather naïve, writes Banik.

- En sterk medvirkende faktor til urolighetene som har oppstått nå er at korrupsjonen på høyt nivå avsløres, sier Bull.

- De siste årene har vi sett at tilliten til politikere og politiske institusjoner er svekket, blant annet som følge av korrupsjonsavsløringer. I stadig flere situasjoner har også militære trådt inn og tatt kontroll, sier Bull.

I Chile økte billettprisen på metroen med 4 prosent og folk gikk av skaftet i gatene. Hva er det som ligger under - når 40 øre ekstra setter landet i brann? Benedicte Bull intervjues på NRK Urix.

— The high market prices of meat and fish typically prevent people living in poverty from diversifying their diets, writes Dan Banik.

Benedicte Bull i podcastserien Aftenposten Forklart.

Over 52 millioner i Afrika kan nærme seg kritisk sult-nivå. Klimaendringer gjør ting verre, sier Banik.

Benedicte Bull intervjues på NRK Ekko (13.11.2019).

– Dette er ekstremt viktig - spesielt symbolsk - siden det er snakk om en endring av grunnloven som ble etablert under Pinochet, sier Bull.

– Selvsagt har idealismen og det humanitære etos vært viktig. Men selv om disse hensyn ofte trekkes frem i festtaler og politisk retorikk, skal man ikke glemme at norsk utviklingsengasjement helt fra sin spede begynnelse i sin allsidighet har tjent en rekke hensyn, skriver Hegertun.

Benedicte Bull er gjest i Dagsrevyen 12. november 2019.

Alexander Dunlap discusses his new book Renewing Destruction: Wind Energy Development, Conflict and Resistance in a Latin American Context.

Alexander Dunlap discusses the term fossil fuel + as a replacement for "renewable energy."

– The world is lagging behind in achieving most of the Sustainable Development Goals, including that of health, writes Banik.