Unpacking Development

We work in global development. We have questions about the industry. We talk to each other and to smart people who know more than us. That's about it.

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

"The Field" is a ubiquitous bit of jargon which is used across a number of...fields (anthropology, journalism, etc.) But in international development, it holds particular (often problematic) significance.

Tune in as we discuss with our guest @mwalukere! https://t.co/CU5KjtLvai

[Courtney Tolmie @CourtneyTolmie]

Just a few more days until the newest episode of @UnpackingDevPod drops! Don't miss this chance to catch up on the old ones ... where @plautdaniel + I + great guests unpack Development, Beneficiaries, Gender Mainstreaming and more! https://t.co/HftbBDLO6F

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

@Research2Action @CourtneyTolmie @plautdaniel Appreciate the shout out! For anyone interested in our pilot episode (and others!) see tweet below!
https://t.co/wFmfGvf8iW

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

Our pilot episode discusses the international development industry, its history, legacy, and objectives. It's all a bit messy and definitely needs some unpacking. https://t.co/nfhnq5Ee2N

[Research to Action @Research2Action]

The #GlobalDevelopment world can be jargon heavy.

Hosted by @CourtneyTolmie & @plautdaniel, @UnpackingDevPod gets to the nub of what development is really all about, what the jargon means & what really matters.
#R2ARecommends
https://t.co/pUsFsGT5in

[Jurnian Tirnner @plautdaniel]

After a brief hiatus, we're coming back with new @UnpackingDevPod episodes in a few weeks.

If you haven't checked us out yet see the thread below! All current episodes can be found here: https://t.co/gMXV4lYM84

[Jurnian Tirnner @plautdaniel]

Our third episode of @UnpackingDevPod is about "Gender Mainstreaming" a bit of a jargon mouthful that is often used to refer to the many different ways that development programs seek to bridge equity gaps along gender lines.

https://t.co/Gbc3ZqHU49

[Courtney Tolmie @CourtneyTolmie]

In case you missed it ... our newest @UnpackingDevPod episode is UP, featuring me + @plautdaniel + the amazing Nani Zulminarni, founder of PEKKA Indonesia ... talking #gender mainstreaming in development! Great convo and insights from Nani - check it out! https://t.co/tcOljSrEzk

[Jurnian Tirnner @plautdaniel]

For our second @UnpackingDevPod episode, we tackled the "Beneficiary" a pretty common jargon in the industry which usually refers to recipient(s) of goods and services produced through development programming. We're not the first to wonder about this term. https://t.co/5hCchDUEKK

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

Our second episode has dropped! Check out @plautdaniel + @CourtneyTolmie + our friend @MohMohammed02 from @CDDGha talk about one of the most used words in #development ... BENEFICIARY! Love it or hate it, it deserves some unpacking: https://t.co/vhJLtbDP8S

[Jurnian Tirnner @plautdaniel]

Our 2nd episode of @UnpackingDevPod is up! This one focused on the term "Beneficiary" a pretty pervasive jargon/pet-peeve of many in the industry. 😊https://t.co/5hCchDUEKK

[Courtney Tolmie @CourtneyTolmie]

Thanks for all of the amazing feedback and downloads of @UnpackingDevPod - @plautdaniel + I are floored by the response! And a preview for next Tues - the jargon is "beneficiary" and our guest is the fantastic Mohammed Awal (@MohMohammed02 ) from @CDDGha! See you next wk!

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

Should "development" have a geographic focus? Or is it more important to focus on improving the lives of marginalized communities everywhere?

Check out @plautdaniel and @CourtneyTolmie's discussion on last week's episode.
https://t.co/G9BzX2g3z2

[Jurnian Tirnner @plautdaniel]

Feeling officially welcomed to the podcast community because I too can spot my “umm”s just by the waveform when editing.

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

Our pilot episode discusses the international development industry, its history, legacy, and objectives. It's all a bit messy and definitely needs some unpacking. https://t.co/nfhnq5Ee2N

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

Also, a quick disclaimer on who is accountable for this podcast and the challenging nature of having critical conversations about development. https://t.co/jECe8qhjLl

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

For our first episode we unpack "Development". What is it is exactly? How did it start and how is it does it shape/reflect our global power structures? Listen now on @ApplePodcasts or @spotifypodcasts. https://t.co/G9BzX2g3z2

[Courtney Tolmie @CourtneyTolmie]

Episode 1 has DROPPED! Check out the first episode of our podcast Unpacking Development @unpackingdevpod where @danielplaut + I start at the beginning … why unpack dev? (1/5) 🧵https://t.co/4uMT9OfEpk

[Jurnian Tirnner @plautdaniel]

Ahh it's out! First episode of @UnpackingDevPod! This one focuses on unpacking..."Development"! While we imagine many listening will be industry insiders, we wanted to start fresh and welcome folks less familiar. Of course, we still hope dev-heads enjoy! https://t.co/gp1O1rBgjN

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

If there is anything dev professionals love more than jargon (which is debatable), it is giant post-its. Tune into the podcast to see how many episodes we can have before unpacking this truth.

[Shit Nonprofits Say @nonprofitssay]

We’ve written all your BIG IDEAS on giant pieces of paper stuck to the walls. You will each get five colored sticky dots …

[Unpacking Development @UnpackingDevPod]

Preview also available on @Spotify!
https://t.co/hg6BlaUbV8