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- Convenor:
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PB Anand
(University of Bradford)
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- Discussants:
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Anisha Samantara
(University of Bradford)
Eko Priyo Purnomo (Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta)
Serag El Hegazi (University of Bradford)
Des Gasper (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
- Format:
- Roundtable
- Stream:
- Politics in and of Global Development
- Location:
- B204
- Sessions:
- Thursday 27 June, -
Time zone: Europe/London
Short Abstract:
In this panel we want to explore the emerging social justice concerns and critically examine dimensions of ethical and practical considerations and how emerging economies such as India, Brazil, Indonesia, Republic of Korea and Turkey are navigating these new spaces in international development.
Long Abstract:
This Panel looks at de-centring development theory by focussing on emerging economies in the global order. It challenges existing ideas on global development and demands new ways of thinking about social justice. In this sense it seeks to answer the key Q: “What are the sites of alternative understandings of social justice, and do they challenge ideas around what it means to ‘be developed’?”
One such understanding is through strengthening the idea of ‘humane governance’ rooted in social justice. Sen’s (1999) vision of development being ultimately about enhancing capabilities in the form of substantive freedoms. The importance of ‘agency’ is central to this. Another alternative lens is to look at institutions- formal and informal (North 1990, 2003) to see whether they are emerging to provide stable equilibriums for policies of growth and policies of redistribution to promote equity and social justice.We would argue that this is both necessary and possible. BRICS countries have shown their ability to create some of these necessary institutions and environments to favour inclusive growth.
This panel highlights the conference’s strand on ‘Rights and Representation’ and flows into sub-questions around how rights are claimed at local and regional levels, further, how responsive are gatekeepers to such challenges. Including evidence and data from BRICS, allows space to examine south-south cooperations and also explore questions like “Do international agendas such as localisation represent genuine attempts to address imbalances in representation in global development, or are they perpetuating power imbalances and reproducing unequal power dynamics in new ways and in new locations?”.
Accepted contributions:
Session 1 Thursday 27 June, 2024, -Saradamoyee Chatterjee (University of Cambridge)
Contribution short abstract:
Debate the adverse impact of climate change and human-tiger conflicts on the well-being of tiger widows of the Sundarbans. BRICS and emerging economies being hotbeds of human-non-human conflicts, policies mitigating these conflicts are imperative to enhance the well-being of these widows.
Contribution long abstract:
‘Wellbeing unfreedom’ of widows in the Sundarbans, India: An impact of climate change, human-tiger conflict (HTC), and stigma
BRICS and other emerging economies are known for their biodiversity and are also hotspots for human and non-human conflicts. The impacts of climate change have only intensified these conflicts. However, the adverse impact of this conflict on a certain group of women, particularly widows are rarely discussed in academic research. For women in those countries, the distress of losing a partner often initiates a prolonged fight for their dignity, rights, and wellbeing. A prominent example is the case of 'tiger widows' (widows of men killed by tigers) of Sundarbans. Situated on a delta, the Sundarbans is a biosphere reserve in India and home to the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger. The delta is exposed to frequent disasters, resulting in livelihood losses, debt and displacement. Over the years, incidences of HTC have increased as deforestation and cyclones damage tigers' habitat and diminishing livelihood sources within the delta turn villagers towards forest resources, falling prey to tigers. Tiger widows are the group that HTC affects the worst. Their ability to achieve 'wellbeing freedom’ is substantially hindered as they are pushed into extreme poverty, neglect, abuse, social isolation, and destitution after their spouses death due to the stigma attached to tiger attacks. The study has further implications in other emerging economies, such as South Africa and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, where widows must follow severe widowhood rituals, impeding their ability to live a flourishing life.
Bonnie Ayodele (University of The Gambia)
Contribution short abstract:
The study investigates the motivations and strategies employed by BRICS countries in championing development initiatives within the Global South and how it has enhanced issues around social justice globally. It examines key thematic areas, including economic cooperation, and technology transfer.
Contribution long abstract:
This abstract explores the evolving roles of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) consortium in shaping the development discourse on social justice within the Global South. As major contributors to the global economy and influential geopolitical actors, the BRICS nations have increasingly influenced the contours of the emerging development agenda. The study investigates the motivations and strategies employed by BRICS countries in championing development initiatives within the Global South and how it has enhanced issues around social justice globally. It examines key thematic areas, including economic cooperation, technology transfer, sustainable development, and poverty alleviation, to discern the impact of BRICS collaboration on shaping the priorities of developing nations. Moreover, the research assesses the geopolitical implications of BRICS engagement in the Global South, analyzing the diplomatic and economic alliances forged by these nations. Special attention is given to the dynamics of South-South cooperation and how BRICS initiatives contribute to reshaping traditional power structures to the enhancement or at the detriment of the social justice development landscape. The study also explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from BRICS involvement in the emerging development agenda, including issues related to governance, transparency, and inclusivity. The research seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of the diverse approaches adopted by these countries in navigating the complexities of social justice. This abstract aims to contribute valuable perspectives to policymakers, scholars, and practitioners engaged in the field of international development by offering a nuanced analysis of BRICS involvement in shaping the emerging development agenda within the Global South.