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International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
As an international academic agency the Institute of Social Studies (ISS) accumulates and exchanges knowledge and know-how on human aspects of processes of economic and social change. The ISS works with and for a multicultural community, in a critical and pluralistic, interdisciplinary and comparative approach based on a rich experience with development and transition processes. The ISS aims at widening civil participation in the process towards just and sustainable development in the context of global change. ISS is active in teaching, research and projects and advisory services.
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Master of Arts in Development Studies; International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
This MA in Development Studies track is available through cooperation between various faculties and schools in Leiden, Delft and Erasmus universities, including ISS.Students will take several courses on Governance of Migration and Diversity, from the five participating schools, plus follow other courses and study activities within the ISS MA in Development Studies. They will acquire an ISS MA in Development Studies, with a specialization in migration and diversity. Students will benefit from an exceptional study experience through mixing with professors and students from four other Netherlands university programmes, in addition to with their ISS professors and fellow-students.
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BLISS - ISS Blog
Back to basics: embracing frugality in high-resource contexts and beyond
The use of rather rudimentary wicker shields by Dutch police during recent anti-lockdown protests is surprising given the availability of resources in the Netherlands to invest in more high-tech protection gear. This act of frugality in a context where it isn’t considered ‘necessary’ can help us better understand frugality as ...
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What Biden’s Presidency Could Mean for Children
As soon as US president Joe Biden took office in January this year, he set about signing dozens of executive orders with the aim of reversing some of the most egregious policies instituted under the Trump administration. One was to reverse an order issued by Trump that had led to ...
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India’s farm ordinances: fuelling a famine
India’s countless farmers have rallied together en masse over the past few months to protest farm ordinances imposed by the Indian government. These ordinances may have severe implications for agriculture in India, including reduced state support for agriculture, the increased domination of corporate interests, and a threat to food security, ...
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Cryptocurrencies and cypherpunks: leading a scientific rebellion against the mainstream economy
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular, especially among young ‘digital natives’ who are living a significant part of their lives online. But besides helping smooth the transition to a physical-digital life, cryptocurrencies are also changing the world in a different way. This article, part of a two-article series ...
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