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@KevMofokeng discusses the disproportionate environmental cost of economic development in Africa, asking the question why should the least responsible for environmental harm suffer the most?
Full article here-->>https://t.co/Q65VfTmaNB
Lookman Kargbo defines Racial-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) as the psychological and emotional pain people feel as a direct result of experiencing racism, discrimination or racial violence, with the trauma leading to deep ...
emotional scars from the cumulative effect of being treated unfairly due to one's race. The article discusses what is RBTS, the causes, its impact on mental health, coping mechanisms and what society and institutions can do to combat it. Emphasising the importance of listening...
Mofokeng details the need for stronger environmental policies locally and globally to prevent the environmental damage from Multinational Corporations and the need for the Global North to support Africa’s transition to a more sustainable future.
Mofokeng argues environmental pollution in Africa is a profound social injustice and represents a human rights issue, with premature deaths resulting from pollution across the continent, being higher than the global average. by @KevMofokeng
This is used by Wanami to make the case that localisation can shape better project management as mediocracy and dissatisfaction are rare and unheard of in projects organised by the local community in the past, as localised projects are more accountable
https://t.co/zfGCOVs15y
How Localisation Can Shape Better Project Management in the Context of Africa
Wanami challenges the foreign conception of project management, which is described as “conceptually synonymous with colonialism” and requiring formal education.
@MosesWanami
Code-Switching: A Multifaceted Phenomenon in Linguistics and Society:
In this weeks LPFDev Community contributions, Moses Lookman Kargbo provides an overview of code switching and People of Colour. To read more, click here--->https://t.co/TSYFc6LGpP
Kimberly explores the assumptions, stereotypes and perceptions of the terms expats and locals.
Link to full article--->https://t.co/rZFtTsI74y
#expat#decolonisation#internationaldevelopment#lpfdev
You can follow Kimberly here: https://t.co/c0IjtohIrD
10 Kenyan Climate Justice Initiatives to follow 👇🏻👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿curated by Bisieri Nyaboga
1. Action For Climate Resilient Solutions (ACRES) @acresforaction
2. Springs of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SASAL)
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3. Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa @CYNESA
4. African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC) @AYICC
5. Blue Earth Organization @BlueEarthOrgan1
6. Community Action for Nature Conservancy
7. Pan African Climate Justice Alliance @PACJA1