Development studies student resources
Students Speak: What's your verdict on Ban Ki-moon's reign at the UN?
At the end of this year, Ban hands over the baton as UN secretary general. What was his greatest achievement? Or failure? We want your views
Students Speak: peace can guarantee sustainable development
We asked, you answered. Students say that social progress is possible in conflict, but peace-building is crucial to the development process
Students Speak: is peace a prerequisite for development?
Why are the least peaceful countries often among the poorest? What’s the link between peace and progress? We want your views
Students Speak: the Rio Olympics come at a cost to Brazil's poorest
We asked, you answered. Students say the Games could have led to investment in poor communities, but are instead exhausting Brazil’s development reserves
Rio Olympics: benefit or burden for poor communities in Brazil?
With favela residents complaining of forced evictions, police violence and waste, the jury is out on whether Rio is ready for another major sports event
Students Speak: the UN's 'famous five' security council must change
We asked, you answered. Students say they would change the security council and sort out tax havens if they landed the UN top job
Students Speak: if you were head of the UN, what would you do?
As the UN prepares to choose a new leader to replace Ban Ki-moon when he steps down this year, we want to know how you’d approach the top job
Students Speak: urbanisation is one of the greatest challenges to health
We asked, you answered. For World Health Day, students shared their views on the biggest health crises facing the world
Students Speak: what's the biggest health crisis facing the world?
With type 2 diabetes on the rise, should poorer countries refocus on treating lifestyle diseases? Or do we need to end Aids, TB and malaria first?
Students Speak: rich countries must engage with the global goals
We asked, you answered. In the latest addition to our series, students suggest how wealthier nations can contribute to the sustainable development agenda
Students Speak: what's the role of rich countries in the new global goals?
We want to hear your views – how can wealthy countries help to deliver the sustainable development goals? Will they take the agenda on board?
Open thread: which books on development would you recommend?
Share your suggestions on the titles that development students could benefit from reading as they prepare for their studies
Students Speak: Volunteer holidays can be a powerful tool for development
We asked, you answered. As part of our Students Speak series, students share their thoughts on the merits and pitfalls of ‘voluntourism’
Students Speak: Can volunteer holidays be a force for good?
‘Voluntourism’ is a hotly debated issue, but what do you think are its merits or pitfalls? Are there more effective ways to bring about change? Let us know your thoughts
Are there too many sustainable development goals?
We asked, you answered. As part of our Students Speak series, students share their thoughts on the effectiveness of the new set of goals and targets
Students Speak: are there too many development goals?
Social media without grassroots action not enough for a winning campaign
Students Speak – is social media still a campaigner's best friend?
Aid without faith – is there a place for religious NGOs in the 21st century?
Students Speak – is there a place for religious NGOs in the 21st century?
In an age when development agencies deal with culturally sensitive issues and aid workers are attacked due to perceived religious allegiances, we want your thoughts on faith-based NGOs
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