http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/itunes.open.ac.uk.1542146738.01542146749 Open University International Development: Challenges for a World in Transition - For iPod/iPhone International development in its many manifestations presents the world with some of its most pressing challenges, most of them centred around problems of inequality and poverty. The first section of this course examines ideas about inequality at local and global levels, placing issues in their historical context. There is then the opportunity to study poverty and inequality in more depth, looking at conceptualisations of poverty, how to measure poverty, poverty as lived experience, and different kinds of action on poverty. Other topics offer the opportunity to study economic, social and political transition; sustainable livelihoods vs environmental sustainability; the role of technology in enabling or constraining development; and finally, international migration, development displacement, transnational NGO responses and urbanisation. This material is taken from the Open University course U213 International development. Humanities Open University no Micro-credit unions, how they work and how they are empowering women in Glasgow to start their own small businesses. Micro-credit unions, how they work and how they are empowering women in Glasgow to start their own small businesses. Micro-credit unions, how they work and how they are empowering women in Glasgow to start their own small businesses. 1546176048 Sun, 18 May 2008 21:40:58 GMT Open University 0:12:02 no Humanities Open University The poor of Argentina are trading goods and services in replace of currency in a global exchange network. The poor of Argentina are trading goods and services in replace of currency in a global exchange network. The poor of Argentina are trading goods and services in replace of currency in a global exchange network. 1545913708 Sun, 18 May 2008 21:39:58 GMT Open University 0:20:45 no Humanities Open University Why Greek and Ethiopian migrants came to London and what has made them stay. Why Greek and Ethiopian migrants came to London and what has made them stay. Why Greek and Ethiopian migrants came to London and what has made them stay. 1546176049 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:34 GMT Open University 0:02:00 no Humanities Open University How Greeks in London are keeping their cultural identity and how this is changing. How Greeks in London are keeping their cultural identity and how this is changing. How Greeks in London are keeping their cultural identity and how this is changing. 1546176050 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:30:34 GMT Open University 0:04:10 no Humanities Open University Ethiopian refugees are using the internet to keep up to date with events, at home and in the Uk, and to help campaign for change for Ethiopians. Ethiopian refugees are using the internet to keep up to date with events, at home and in the Uk, and to help campaign for change for Ethiopians. Ethiopian refugees are using the internet to keep up to date with events, at home and in the Uk, and to help campaign for change for Ethiopians. 1552854579 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:29:34 GMT Open University 0:03:08 no Humanities Open University A look at the a challenges Ethiopians are facing in London and how they are coping with them. A look at the a challenges Ethiopians are facing in London and how they are coping with them. A look at the a challenges Ethiopians are facing in London and how they are coping with them. 1546176051 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:28:34 GMT Open University 0:03:02 no Humanities Open University Development agency support has led to greater access and management of water. Farmers in Peru have to perservere in their struggle. Development agency support has led to greater access and management of water. Farmers in Peru have to perservere in their struggle. Development agency support has led to greater access and management of water. Farmers in Peru have to perservere in their struggle. 1544922630 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:27:34 GMT Open University 0:06:21 no Humanities Open University Knowledge and technical skills are passed down through Kamayoqs to other farmers. An example of how it has changed one womans life. Knowledge and technical skills are passed down through Kamayoqs to other farmers. An example of how it has changed one womans life. Knowledge and technical skills are passed down through Kamayoqs to other farmers. An example of how it has changed one womans life. 1544922631 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:26:34 GMT Open University 0:03:34 no Humanities Open University How a local Kamayoq is filling the role of a professional within the community. How a local Kamayoq is filling the role of a professional within the community. How a local Kamayoq is filling the role of a professional within the community. 1546176052 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:25:34 GMT Open University 0:02:46 no Humanities Open University Funding projects to implement further change in the andean community. Funding projects to implement further change in the andean community. Funding projects to implement further change in the andean community. 1544922632 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:24:34 GMT Open University 0:01:23 no Humanities Open University How the poor farmers of Peru farm and how they are adapting to change. How the poor farmers of Peru farm and how they are adapting to change. How the poor farmers of Peru farm and how they are adapting to change. 1544922633 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:23:34 GMT Open University 0:04:10 no Humanities Open University How a development agency helped farmers in Peru to renovate irrigation canals and preserve their heritage. How a development agency helped farmers in Peru to renovate irrigation canals and preserve their heritage. How a development agency helped farmers in Peru to renovate irrigation canals and preserve their heritage. 1544922634 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:22:34 GMT Open University 0:03:19 no Humanities Open University How the women of rural Tanzania get their water suplly. How the women of rural Tanzania get their water suplly. How the women of rural Tanzania get their water suplly. 1545913709 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:21:34 GMT Open University 0:01:02 no Humanities Open University How a development agency is trying to educate the children of Tanzania about the healthcare. How a development agency is trying to educate the children of Tanzania about the healthcare. How a development agency is trying to educate the children of Tanzania about the healthcare. 1546176053 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:20:34 GMT Open University 0:01:33 no Humanities Open University How teachers in Tanzania are using music and drama to involve childrenin learning about healthcare. How teachers in Tanzania are using music and drama to involve childrenin learning about healthcare. How teachers in Tanzania are using music and drama to involve childrenin learning about healthcare. 1546176054 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:19:34 GMT Open University 0:01:10 no Humanities Open University A look at how a child is taking what she has learnt at school and putting it into practice in the home. A look at how a child is taking what she has learnt at school and putting it into practice in the home. A look at how a child is taking what she has learnt at school and putting it into practice in the home. 1545913710 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:18:34 GMT Open University 0:01:33 no Humanities Open University Children are taking it into their own hands to make changes in their village that will benefit the whole community. Children are taking it into their own hands to make changes in their village that will benefit the whole community. Children are taking it into their own hands to make changes in their village that will benefit the whole community. 1546176055 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:17:34 GMT Open University 0:01:54 no Humanities Open University