Humans of ID

About Humans of ID

Inspired by the "Humans of.." concept of sharing stories originated by photoblogger Brandon Stanton in New York, Humans of ID is a podcast where students in the LSE Department of International Development sit down with classmates, instructors, and alumni to learn about their stories and how they are interacting with issues in, and approaches to, development.

Publisher

LSE Department of International Development

Category

science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Feb 2022

Latest episode

11 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jun 2025

   S4, E2: Professor Deborah James: an anthropological perspective on ethical development

   Professor Deborah James shares her anthropological perspective on ethics and ethical development, arguing that ethics constantly evolves rather than remaining fixed, in this interview episode.

2. 

   27 May 2025

   S4, E1: Power, Practice, and Principles: Dr. Duncan Green on Ethical Development

   Dr. Duncan Green explores the practical application of ethics within the development sector, emphasizing the influence of context and relationships on ethical considerations in an interview with the host.

3. 

   18 Sept 2024

   S3, E10: Interdisciplinarity – From Paralysis to Practice

   As we approach graduation, we students are now faced with the task of combining academic learning with practical development work. Discussions with classmates have revealed shared uncertainties about translating interdisciplinary knowledge into practical applications. Thus, this panel discussion emerges from our shared interest in understanding how interdisciplinarity translates into action in the field of development. This discussion encourages interdisciplinary, thought-provoking conversations regarding how to navigate between development academia and practice, while challenging different notions and paradigms in development thinking. Topics covered include both the theoretical differences and practical implications in development approaches across disciplines in the field while providing LSE students with practical insights on navigating such complex terrains of development practice post-graduation. This podcast episode was developed and recorded by LSE ID students Lena Stefan and Sabrina Salameh. Speakers: Thana’a Al-Khasawneh Transformative leader in the private and non-profit sectors in Jordan, and is currently the Executive Director of the Business & Professional Women Association in Jordan with a Master’s in Diplomacy and Foreign Services. Her expertise includes advocating for gender equality and women’s inclusion in the workforce and across fields. Dr. Tom Aston is a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning consultant and Honorary Associate of the Institute of Development Studies in Sussex with a Master’s and PhD in Development Planning. Having worked with a wide range of clients including CARE, Oxfam, World Bank, or UN Women, he specialises in participatory, theory-based, and configurational approaches to MEL. Dr. Tom Kirk is an LSE Researcher and consultant based at the LSE. With an Master’s in Security Studies and a PhD in International Development, his interests include the provision of security and justice in conflict affected regions, protection, social accountability, civil society, activism, governance and public authority. Student hosts: Lena Stefan is a recent MSc graduate in Development Studies at the LSE, with a strong passion for locally-led development, feminist economics, and the global political economy. She is currently working at UNICEF's Social and Behaviour Change Unit in Kathmandu, Nepal, as part of the prestigious DAAD fellowship. Lena holds a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Humboldt University of Berlin and has gained diverse work experience across development consultancies, governmental institutions, and NGOs. Sabrina Salameh is a recent MSc graduate in Development Management at the LSE and a 2023/2024  Saïd Foundation Scholar. She is currently a consultant at Shared Planet, with a strong background in inclusive trade, gender equality, and social issues, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Sabrina has three years of experience in Jordan's development sector, and earned her bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Jordan.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

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Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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