DevNet

14 hours ago

Here's another great example of research that was enabled by a New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Field Research Award in 2019!

Bridget Payne - Master of Development Studies, Victoria University - How do communities exercise agency in forest carbon? A case study of the Loru project in Vanuatu

“The highlight of my fieldwork was the time spent living in Khole village – home to the traditional landowners of the Loru forest carbon project. I worked closely with the project’s partner, Live & Learn Vanuatu, and surveyed over 40 community members to monitor the project’s social impact. I spent my days storian (yarning) with the community, bushwalking through the conservation area, and drinking countless fresh coconuts! I planted several young trees which will generate carbon offset credits and ultimately fund community infrastructure. It was humbling to feel so welcomed and live alongside the community I have been studying from my desk in Wellington all year - waking up to roosters and frequent earthquakes, enjoying local produce and attending community events such as dinners and church services. Tankyio tumus long Khole mo MFAT!” ... See MoreSee Less

DevNet

4 days ago

Another great piece of research from the recipient of an New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Field Research Award!

Akisi Nailaba Ravono - PhD Candidate Massey University Massey University Pasifika@Massey - Patients and nurses’ vision for the care of people living with diabetes and associated conditions in Fiji: an iTaukei (indigenous) community context

“I am overwhelmed by the findings from my participants’ stories about a topic that concerns a third of the adult population in Fiji. My experiences as a health care professional has risen to another level through my research on understanding patients and nurses’ description of the ideal care they want to be delivered for a patient that has diabetes and associated conditions. The iTaukei culture of silence lands a big load of responsibility to the medical person whose judgement is critical in determining patients’ wellbeing, in particular when they (patients) try to fit back into the community after accessing healthcare services. All in one, there is a need for a compassionate and understanding nature of care. These two powerful words appeared in every focus group discussion and interview I conducted and will be used in my thesis as key themes of discussions.” ... See MoreSee Less

DevNet

5 days ago

Celebrating the fieldwork of students who were awarded New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Field Research Awards for 2019!

Tessa Bardsley - Master of Development Studies, Victoria University of Wellington - Understanding the impact of a Menstrual Health Management programme on the Thai-Myanmar border

“I recently returned from Thailand, where I was researching the impact of an NGO programme that provides reusable menstrual pads and menstrual health education to women and girls in the conflict-affected areas on the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This photo shows young medic students – both guys and girls – really getting into their training of teaching the menstrual and sexual health content. Research shows that men’s involvement in menstrual health education reduces stigma which is the root cause of many of the problems within menstrual health. Stigma-free access to menstrual products and corresponding education equals better mobility, school attendance and agency for women and girls." ... See MoreSee Less

DevNet

2 weeks ago

Researching Post-Capitalist Possibilities:
What role can the humanities and social sciences play in
making other worlds possible?
What capacities do we have as scholars to shape the world?
What ethical responsibilities and earthly cares come with this work?

PhD Short Course in Sydney, Australia 15-17, 20-22 January 2020
Followed by One Day Conference on With 23rd January 2020
J.K. Gibson-Graham, Stephen Healy and Members of the Community Economies Research Network ... See MoreSee Less