{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of ID","title":"S3, E10: Interdisciplinarity – From Paralysis to Practice","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4899,"description":"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.\nThis 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.\nThis podcast episode was developed and recorded by LSE ID students Lena Stefan and Sabrina Salameh.\nSpeakers:\n \nThana’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.\n \nDr. 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.\n\nDr. 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,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/G_7dDM1rhCDCe7iHTil1xXdWOUe-K6xHc5Y2uWQJQn4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4NTEyLzE2Nzg3/MTUyMzUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}