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We hope you enjoy these programs. Our previously released Southern Perspectives podcast series has been featured on several community radio stations across Canada including in
Fredericton (CHSR), Montreal (CKUT), Ottawa (CKCU) and Winnipeg (CKUW).
Police Reform in Southern Sudan
While the police and the army both seek to keep the
peace, it is understood that their jobs differ. In
Southern Sudan however, the roles of the police and
the army often overlap largely due to decades of
civil war. This overlap has affected the ability of
the police to uphold the law, police accountability,
as well as the public’s sense of security.
Addressing this issue, The North-South Institute has
completed a locally-led policy research project on
security sector reform in Southern Sudan as part of
its work on peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
In this podcast, host Lois Ross, NSI Director of
Communications, interviews Researcher Abraham
Sewonet Abatneh on the need for police reform in
Southern Sudan.
Time:
15:31
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The Currency Transaction Tax: New funding solutions for development
One of the fundamental issues in international development is how best to finance development. There are many demands ... climate change, affordable food, health, education ... These demands require new ideas and initiatives. In this podcast, we look at a possible solution to financing development and reducing poverty and inequality. The North-South Institute has completed compelling and innovative research on a new source of financing for development: The Currency Transaction Tax or CTT. The CTT proposes a small levy on foreign exchange transactions using the money for international development and other projects addressing global issues. In this episode host Lois Ross, NSI Director of Communications, interviews Principal Researchers Rodney Schmidt and John W. Foster on the feasibility of the Currency Transaction Tax.
Time: 27:46
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Southern Perspectives on Aid and Development – a series of documentary podcasts
Episode #3 – This episode considers some of the alternatives to the current practices in international development assistance. What changes need to be made? What new models of development might be pursued to ensure fairness and cooperation? Listen in to hear more...
Time: 13:33
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Episode #2 – This episode covers several themes of the Southern Perspectives project and attempts to define key issues. What's wrong with the current development aid structure? What is the role of Northern donors in delivering international aid? What attitudes and belief systems have shaped the current aid structure?
Time: 13:09
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Episode #1 – During the past few years, The North South Institute has been engaged in a project called “Southern Perspectives on Reforming the International Development Architecture”. Typically, decisions about international aid and development are made by northern donors. Too often, southern voices are not a significant part of the dialogue. This project turns that model upside down, and asks researchers in the South what needs to be changed.
This first episode takes a look at the Southern Perspectives Project, why it was started, the issues it reveals, and some compelling thoughts by participants from the South.
Time: 16:22
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