The Politics of Social Policy for Social Justice in the Context of Development

Development Research Seminar Series

Theme: Social Policy After the Financial Crisis

The politics of social policy for social justice in the context of development

My talk will explore current thinking on social policy from a gender perspective and set this in the context of the impact of the 2008 crisis.  It will draw on a review of efforts to promote social justice and gender equality in conflict-affected and fragile states and look at what interventions are likely to be effective in the current climate.  I will examine how the concepts of political settlement, legitimacy, accountability, responsiveness and capacity could be reconsidered to provide a framework for building political environments conducive to social justice.

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For further inquiries, please contact Tanya Kingdon kingdon@remove-this.iss.nl