Kehitystutkimuksen seura j\u00e4rjest\u00e4\u00e4 politiikkaseminaareja s\u00e4\u00e4nn\u00f6llisesti. Tapahtuman tarkoituksena on pureutua ajankohtaisiin kehityskysymyksiin, luoda dialogia eri kehitystoimijoiden v\u00e4lille, avata uusia n\u00e4k\u00f6kulmia kehitystutkimukseen sek\u00e4 tavata j\u00e4seni\u00e4 vapaamuotoisen keskustelun parissa.<\/p>\n
FSDR organises policy seminars on regular basis. The aim of the seminars is to discuss topical development related issues, create dialogue between different actors, open new perspectives to development policy and research, and to meet FSDR members.<\/p>\n
Policy Dialogue 2024: Finland\u2019s Development Policy for Today: Past Lessons, Future Visions<\/strong><\/p>\n The recent government plans and actions for Finland’s development policy have alarmed development practitioners and researchers alike. In this Policy Dialogue, we gather speakers from the parliament, government, third sector, and academia, to discuss the recent development policy trajectories and their future implications.<\/p>\n Event structure and resource persons:<\/p>\n INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE: Bonn Juego<\/strong> (Chair, Finnish Society for Development Research & Senior Lecturer, University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4)<\/p>\n PANELISTS:<\/p>\n MODERATOR: Eija Ranta<\/strong> (Academy of Finland Research Fellow, University of Helsinki)<\/p>\n See the recording of the online event on YouTube<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2021: The Politics of Conflict and Development: Myanmar, Ethiopia and Palestine in Focus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n When: 19th November 2021, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm This seminar provides an in-depth analysis of the complex power dynamics and longer-term trajectories that underpin conflicts dominating the media headlines. The three speakers are internationally prominent experts who have carried out long-term field research in Myanmar, Ethiopia and Palestine. In addition to shedding light to the situated conflict dynamics, the event aims at identifying resonance: 1) in the shifting (in)visibilities and temporalities from slow to fast and immediate violence, 2) in the ways conflicts are entangled with access to and control over resources, and 3) in the aspirations for self-rule and complicated state formation processes.<\/p>\n After the presentations we expect to have lively discussion with perspectives from scholars, peace-movement activists and other civil society representatives and policy-makers.<\/p>\n Program: Further information: Mira K\u00e4k\u00f6nen (mira.kakonen@tuni.fi) and Karim Maiche (karim.maiche@tuni.fi) 2020: Financing for Sustainable Development in Africa<\/strong><\/span> PROGRAMME The video of the event can be watched here: https:\/\/www.helsinki.fi\/fi\/unitube\/video\/21249<\/a> 2018: Human meets Machine \u2013 bright or bleak future?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Thursday 18 October 2018, 13:00-16:00 hrs. Tiedekulma, Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki. The seminar will be held in English.<\/p>\n Digitalisation advances forcefully, renews industries and services, offering numerous opportunities to everyday life. Automation may profoundly transform global labour markets. Will democracy disappear in a control society made possible by the total reach of Internet? Will singularising artificial intelligence enable sustainable development or is it a seed of catastrophe? How will the so called Fourth Industrial Revolution affect the Global South?<\/p>\n The organizers are Development Studies, University of Helsinki, Finnish Society for Development Research, Pekka Kuusi Ecofoundation, and Demos.<\/p>\n Part 1: Technology, surveillance and democracy<\/p>\n Speakers: Dr. Matti Aksela, F-Secure, Dr. Elina Sinkkonen, Senior Research Fellow, FIIA, Dr. Michael Laakasuo, University of Helsinki, Prof. Barry Gills, University of Helsinki<\/p>\n Part 2: Technology, labour and development<\/p>\n Speakers: Prof. Samuel Jones, WIDER, Doctoral candidate Anna Salmivaara, University of Helsinki, Dr. Nikodemus Solitander, Hanken Svenska Handelsh\u00f6gskolan, Dr. Franklin Obeng-Odoom, University of Helsinki<\/p>\n The event will be chaired by Lyydia Kilpi, Finnish Society for Development Research 2017: <\/strong><\/span>Private-sector driven development: Views from Academia and Activists<\/strong><\/p>\n Time<\/em>: Wednesday, the 7th of June, 13.00-16.00 This seminar, organized by the Finnish Society for Development Research, will explore the drivers and implications of the current \u201cprivate turn\u201d in development policy and aid practice. The global Agenda 2030 for sustainable development is paving the way for an increased role of the private sector in development. In Finland, the government has made substantial budget cuts in development cooperation, while the funds channeled to the Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation (Finnfund) were raised to record height. The seminar addresses questions that are widely discussed among development scholars and activists, Including: Is the private sector taking over the development agenda? How should this private turn be understood in relation to trade policies? Can profit driven activities work for the impoverished? Is knowledge production on development being challenged in new ways? How are development researchers and activists reflecting upon their position and working agendas amidst these changes? Is there a need for new kinds of north-south solidarities and links between researchers and civil society actors?<\/p>\n PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n 13.00-14.30:<\/p>\n Business as usual is bad for development: the case of tax responsibility in Finnfund’s forest fund, New instrumentalism in development finance, Matti Yl\u00f6nen<\/strong>, University of Helsinki<\/p>\n The new private turn in Nordic development cooperation: A question of ethics or opportunities?, Commentators: 14.30-16.00:<\/p>\n A roundtable discussion with the speakers and commentators. Seminar participants are encouraged to take part in the debate. Moderated by Dr. Minna Hakkarainen, the chair of FSDR.<\/p>\n Registration<\/u><\/strong> by 1.6.2017: https:\/\/elomake.helsinki.fi\/lomakkeet\/80125\/lomake.html<\/a> <\/p>\n\n
\nWhere: Tampere University, Linna building (lecture hall V\u00e4in\u00f6 Linna), Kalevantie 5.
\nZoom: Zoom link will be provided to those registered day before the event<\/p>\n
\n10:00-11:00 Presentations
\n\u2022 Opening remarks by Mira K\u00e4k\u00f6nen<\/strong> (FSDR) and Hanna Tuominen<\/strong> (FPRA)
\n\u2022 Kevin Woods<\/strong> (East-West Center, University of Hawai’i): Transformation of Resource Conflicts and Rebellion in Myanmar from Ceasefires to Military Coup
\n\u2022 Gutu Wayessa<\/strong> (University of Helsinki): State building, Development, and Conflict in Ethiopia
\n\u2022 Mikko Joronen<\/strong> (Tampere University): Politics of speed in Palestine
\n11:00-12:00 Q&A, Discussion and Dialogue
\n\u2022 Chaired by Marjaana Jauhola<\/strong> (University of Helsinki)<\/p>\n
\nOrganisers: Finnish Society for Development Research and Finnish Peace Research Association together with the Tampere University
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\nAfrica\u2019s prominence as the main development partner of Finland and the European Union is becoming ever more evident. Within the past five months, both the Government of Finland and the new President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, have announced that they will start drafting respective new Africa strategies. With the importance of Africa and financing for sustainable development on the rise, we want to ask:
\n– Is there a shared vision between the EU, Finland and Africa on development financing?
\n– Where is the geographic and sectoral added value of Finland\u2019s and EU\u2019s development financing in Africa?
\n– How can we ensure that the financing strengthens democratic principles and respects human rights?
\n– Where private sector financing can and should be leveraged?
\n– What is the role of civil society organizations in this puzzle?
\n– How to effectively bridge development research and the new policy initiatives?
\nThe event invites academics, policy and decision makers and civil society representatives to debate how the future relations between Africa and Finland and the EU should evolve.<\/p>\n
\n09:00 Welcoming words
\n09:05 Africa on the rise in Finnish Foreign Policy
\nJohanna Sumuvuori<\/strong>, State Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs
\n09:20 The EU-Africa Puzzle: Reflections from the Africa Platform
\nPaul Okumu<\/strong>, Secretary General, the Africa Platform
\n09:45 Financing for Sustainable Development and Partnerships in Africa \u2013 Panel discussion
\nSaara-Sofia Sir\u00e9n<\/strong>, Member of Parliament and Vice-Chair of the Development Policy Committee
\nGutu Wayessa<\/strong>, University lecturer, Development Studies, University of Helsinki
\nLeena Vastapuu<\/strong>, Visiting researcher, Tampere Peace Research Institute
\nJannika Ranta<\/strong>, Senior Adviser, Confederation of Finnish Industries
\nKatja Ahlfors<\/strong>, Director, Unit for Development Policy, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
\nPaul Okumu Secretary General, the Africa Platform
\nThe panel discussion is moderated by journalist Reetta R\u00e4ty. The seminar will be held in English.
\nFurther information: Marikki Stochetti (marikki.stocchetti@formin.fi), Mira K\u00e4k\u00f6nen (mira.kakonen@helsinki.fi)<\/p>\n
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\nPlace<\/em>: House of Science and Letters, Kirkkokatu 6, Hki (Hall 505; 5th floor, lift available)<\/p>\n
\nSonja Vartiala<\/strong>, Finnwatch<\/p>\n
\nDr. Bonn Juego<\/strong>, University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/p>\n
\nDr. Marikki Stocchetti<\/strong>, Development policy committee
\nDr. Zerfu Hailu<\/strong>, Finnish Agri-Agency for Food and Forest Development (FFD)
\nProf. Barry Gills<\/strong>, University of Helsinki<\/p>\n
\nContact person: Mira K\u00e4k\u00f6nen, mira.kakonen@helsinki.fi<\/a>
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