Dear YSI Sustainability WG Member, We - Your YSI Sustainability WG Co-Coordinators - warmly invite you to the next Mandate Meeting for 2025. In our meeting, we will reflect on our 2024 and plan for 2025. If you have a project you would like to run, or a process you would like to join, this […]
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is a force that cannot be ignored. It has permeated various forms of business, particularly those aligned with globalisation. While the integration of AI into traditional business models has been gradual, its impact is now essential for effective and efficient entrepreneurship. This is especially true for cooperatives, where adopting […]
Submitted By Ajibola Akanji Format A one-time zoom Description Reading group Tentative Title Reading group for Ariel Guarco: Cooperative Principles in Action Motivation   Ariel Enrique Guarco is the President of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) from 2017 till date. He is an avid reader and prolific author with publications to his credit.  […]
This fast-paced, hands-on workshop is designed to help scholars create engaging video content about their research. In just two hours, participants will learn how to craft compelling research videos, film with minimal equipment, and edit for social media rearch. Program 9:00 - 9:50 AM ET | Best practices for scripting and filming - Why video? […]
The international women’s day is marked annually in recognition of the sterling contributions of women to humanity. The day also serves to bring to the front burner, the institutional challenges that women are confronted with across the globe. In keeping with this laudable tradition, 8th of March 2025 has been designated as the international women’s […]
This fast-paced, hands-on workshop is designed to help scholars create engaging video content about their research. In just two hours, participants will learn how to craft compelling research videos, film with minimal equipment, and edit for social media rearch. Program 9:00 – 9:50 AM ET | Best practices for scripting and filming – Why video? […]
Submitted By Ajibola Akanji Format A one-time zoom Description Lecture Tentative Title International Solidarity Economy, Indo-African Relations and Contemporary Economic Development in the Global-South Motivation The relevance of Indo-African relations in contemporary global-south relations cannot be overemphasized. The assertion is more pronounced in African countries with British colonial history. In these countries, the history of […]
Sound Policy System, Sectoral Institutions, and Community Capability Management for Sustainability Among other things, sustainable development is contingent upon how government agencies deliver, how the social system organizes citizens, and how people respond to, participate in, and contribute to the development process and, thus, avail themselves of benefits to raise their quality of life, thereby […]
Scholars on Screen An interview with Lynn Parramore on sharing research beyond the academy How can scholars communicate their work clearly, confidently, and compellingly on social media? In this live Q&A, cultural theorist and journalist Lynn Parramore joins us for a conversation on what it takes to make complex ideas resonate with broader audiences. We’ll […]
We invite early career scholars working on theoretical and practical insights within the field of institutional theory related to the emergence of AI and the interaction between institutions and AI. Projects based in or relating to the Global South are of particular interest, as well as work related to or concerning the semiconductor, chip, or […]
Canadian Bank Whistleblower Solution to Identity Theft Tony Crawford is a Canadian bank system Whistleblower since 2017 and longtime advocate to criminalize confidence tricks that steal title to property and money from private and public bank accounts. He tabled a Private Members Bill discussed with his MP Anita Anand on Canadian radio in 2021 when […]
As the world gather to celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives which coincides with the flagship event of International Year of Cooperatives 2025 proclaimed by the United Nations in recognition of the crucial importance of the cooperatives to the advancement of economic development, social inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods, it is pertinent to lend a voice […]
