On Thursday 16 March, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Jewel Kumar Roy for the Development in Action webinar series. Jewel shared a presentation on ‘FinTech: its uses and impact on sustainable development in Asia Pacific’.
Development Impact Stories
Parasport Awareness Day in Botswana
On 18 February 2023, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Kagiso N Tlhabano-David delivered a one-day event to raise awareness of parasport. The event was held at the University of Botswana, Botswana. The activity promoted the 2022/23 ACEF theme, Sport for development.
Design of foundation systems for offshore wind turbines – Indian perspective
On 4 February 2023, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Pradeep Kumar Dammala delivered an online workshop on, ‘Design of foundation systems for offshore wind turbines’ in Jodhpur, India. The workshop promoted the 2021/22 ACEF theme: Clean Energy, Air and Oceans.
Promoting Housing Rights and Improving Access to Bone Marrow Donations for Cancer Patients in India
The CSC is excited to bring you the first new Case Study of 2023, continuing its series of published in 2022, as part of our ongoing work exploring the individual trajectories of Commonwealth Alumni, the wide-ranging impact that they are having, and the contribution...
Development in Action webinar series: Developing a spaceborne atmospheric CO2 monitoring device
On Monday 20 February, the CSC Alumni Team welcomed Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Ikpaya David Ikpaya, one of the winners of the 2022 CSC Research Impact Awards to discuss his award-winning research for the Development in Action webinar series.
Propelling the agenda for change in Africa
Julia Negumbo shares her work at UNSECO and how she is contributing to change in her home country of Namibia and across Africa.
Development in Action webinar series: Exploring impact through doctoral research – In conversation with the 2022 CSC Research Impact Award winners
On Wednesday 25 January, the CSC Alumni Team launched the 2023 CSC Development in Action webinar series. To kickstart the series, the team hosted a special conversation event with recent CSC Research Impact Award (RIA) winners, Commonwealth Alumni Dr Mirriam Makungwe and Dr Olajide Olusola about the impact of their doctoral research. The speakers discussed their winning research articles, the important role of research and researchers in addressing global challenges, and how they intend to contribute to sustainable development through the implementation and uptake of their findings.
Harnessing the power of waste to deliver clean energy in Ghana
Tracy Asamoah shares the potential to turn waste into clean energy in Ghana and the importance of working with communities to achieve change
Deploying emergency healthcare in conflict-affected areas of Cameroon
Dr Lemonge Norbert Nkapleweh shares his experiences delivering urgent free healthcare in conflict affected regions in Cameroon.
Supporting sustainable education in Maldives and small island states
Aminath Shiyama’s work in the Maldives is helping to ensure that education is meeting the unique needs of small island states.
