Working Group 9: Poverty, Inequality and Human Security
Chair: Prof. Marja Järvelä (marja.jarvela[at]jyu.fi)
Coordinator: Mr Mikko Perkiö (mikko.perkio[at]uta.fi)
This working group discussed how diverse issues such as tourism, income grants, as well as informal and formal groups can improve livelihoods in various parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. A debate was held on the multiple levels of governance, for example at the global level (HIV/AIDS policies and gender education) or at the local level (managing peace and resettlement after certain conflicts). One of the presenters critically evaluated a basic income initiative in Namibia. Especially insightful was an analysis on how global development issues can be used – besides actual problems – as a means of producing liberal subject.
- Proceedings by Mikko Perkiö