Giles Mohan course on Displacement and Development

Giles Mohan is a senior lecturer in development studies. He teaches on the Open University's development studies programme as well as in geography. Giles' research examines politics in Africa, particularly ways in which rural communities access the government as well the role of diasporas in national politics.

Read more on http://www.open2.net/development/displacement_.html

*****Introduction to Displacement by Jenny Robinson and Vandana Desai, is an edited extract from the course International Development: Challenges for a World in Transition (Course Code: U213), published by the Open University (2001).

BBC's Discovering Uganda

BBC tackles issues around development in Africa on Africa lives on BBC

Uganda was described by Churchill as "the Pearl of Africa". Discover more about this diverse country with Uganda: Biography of a nation.

African SchoolThis summer, BBC FOUR spends time getting to know the staff and pupils at two typical schools in the Ugandan town of Masindi. We'll introduce you to the staff and children from the series.African School is just part of Africa Lives on the BBC.

African School is on BBC FOUR, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.30 & 11.30 from June 21st

'Empowering Children'

Well Shakil Ismail has kickstarted his project - 'Empowering Children'
This project is still in very early stages.

A look at the link below gives you an insight into the project and touches upon some aspects of what the project will attempt to deliver for children in deprived regions in the world.
http://www.rso.it/solco/en_home.html

Watch this space for more on Mr Ismail's work.

Exquisite view of Wortley Hall - where Champions were made. 

Tea break during the International Development Champions network 2-day workshop in Wortley, South Yorkshire 

Development Champions 2005

Project Update.

I guess everyone is going about their projects. Do let me know how you're progressing.
I await your updates asap.
Regards,

Yomi