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| NADEL – Center for Development and Cooperation |
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| NADEL newsletter October 2023 |
Talking to children about global inequality? The complexity and gravity of the topic often makes us think it is overwhelming and will not work. But we should not underestimate young minds. They are naturally curious. And empathetic. At Scientifica, the science fair in Zurich that attracted over 20’000 visitors, kids could play the “Lottery of Life” at our booth. By spinning a simple lottery machine, one of the hundred balls, reflecting the global income distribution by the number of balls of the same color, went down a slide. We had really engaging conversations, looking at the $10-a-day ball that most of the kids drew, reflecting on what most of the world’s children have to live on a daily basis, and realizing that there was only one “golden” ball in the machine. And we discussed how privilege works in our own lives. What we learned: Kids want to talk about difficult issues. They don’t want adults to sugarcoat them, but they expect adults to explain them and provide solutions – that’s the real challenge.
For the NADEL team,
Fritz Brugger and Isabel Günther |
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| NADEL courses Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Registration is open for NADEL courses during the Autumn Semester 2023. Participants can choose from 11 different courses on sustainable development and project management. |
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The SDGs in an Urbanising World, 20/11 – 22/11/2023
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| Cities are hubs of innovation, economic activity and rising prosperity. However, the unprecedented speed and scale at which cities are growing is a challenge. In this course participants gain insights on designing urban-focused development interventions. |
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| Info sessions: MAS ETH in Development and Cooperation |
The Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) ETH in Development and Cooperation combines studies at NADEL and on-the-job training with international organizations abroad, providing students with both the scientific background and practical experience necessary to successfully pursue a career in international cooperation. MAS graduates are in high demand: over 80 percent of our alumni found a job in international cooperation within three to six months of graduation. Know someone who is interested to kick-start their career in international cooperation? Share this invitation!
NADEL MAS info sessions: 6 November 2023, 17:30 CET, at NADEL, CLD A1, Clausiusstrasse 37, Zurich; and 14 November, 17:30 CET, online via Zoom. |
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| Public events on the Sustainable Development Goals |
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Open Your Eyes Photo Festival
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| Until 15 October, the city or Zurich will be transformed into an open-air exhibition on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The photographs are being exhibited in streets, squares and parks around Zurich. At General Guisan Quai, learn about how NADEL’s Isabel Guenther, Fritz Brugger and Adina Rom are committed to SDG1, No Poverty; at Münsterhof, find out about NADEL’s Joschka Proksik's contribution to SDG 12, Responsible Consumption; and at Seebad Enge discover NADEL’s Medinat Malefakis' contribution to SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. |
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Public Lecture Series
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| Join us for the fourth edition of ETH Zürich’s Public Lecture Series “The Sustainable Development Goals in Context”. The series consists of ten sessions scheduled between September and December 2023. On 11 October, NADEL's Isabel Günther will present a scientific perspective on Global Inequalities. Further sessions are dedicated to topics including food systems and food policy, energy and energy access, conflict mediation, transitional justice and collective memory. The lecture series is free of cost. Register online to reserve your place! |
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| Resource: Words matter |
| Does language shape thoughts, perception, and practice, or is it our own beliefs and actions that determine the language we use? NADEL's mission is to inspire students to take action for a more sustainable and inclusive world. In this spirit, we have developed an internal Words Matter guide to help us reflect our language in view of our mission and values. Language and the meaning associated with language can change over time. Hence, this glossary is an on-going project and new words and resources will be included in subsequent iterations. We hope this first version can also be useful to others! |
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| Research: Public health policies in large-scale mining |
| Large-scale resource extraction can have harmful effects on the environment, social well-being, and public health. While environmental impacts are generally assessed, public health consequences are often ignored, especially in African resource extraction projects. A study in Burkina Faso by NADEL’s Joschka Proksik, Fritz Brugger and colleagues, explores policy options to address this gap. A consensus between public officials, mining companies and civil society emerged on the need to regulate public health impacts of large scale mining, but also revealed differing priorities. The study provides a framework to understand shared and varying policy preferences among stakeholders, offering insights for initiating policy discussions and reforms. |
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| Fairtalk: Decolonisation in Visual Communications |
| Images can influence our perceptions of the world - describing relationships and hierarchies between groups of people. When used thoughtfully, they can also challenge power structures, uncover hidden histories, amplify marginalized voices and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive society. Hear from NADEL Senior Lecturer and Fairpicture board member, Medinat Malefakis, and other experts about what decoloniality means for visual communications. |
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| New DEC member: Welcome to Arnaud Schuele |
| In August, Arnaud Schuele joined the Development Economics Group (DEC) as a PhD student. Arnaud’s research focuses on social impact investing in lower-income countries. He also works part-time for elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization, where he recently graduated from the two-year elea Talent Program. Previously, he worked at Terre des Hommes Suisse, BlueOrchard Finance Ltd., and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Arnaud holds a B.A. in Economics and a M.A. in Quantitative Economics and Finance from the University of St.Gallen (HSG). |
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