In this episode Jess Schulschenk chats with Nina Callaghan about a module that she co-facilitated recently, called Globalisation, Governance and Development. Nina and Jess chat about the themes covered in the module, including how toxic masculinity links to the topic. Nina says she is fascinated in finding deeper understanding on how we are complicit in the systems that oppress us. She also speaks about what is most needed in a "post-COVID" world is investment in de-globalisation and regionalism that helps guard us against the vulnerabilities of a hyperconnected world. What we need most now, she says, is not a deluge of food aid, but rather long term investments in soil health, robust local food systems, and supporting the formalisation of informal trade. 

Further reading:

Nina recommends looking up Bayo Akomolafe (https://bayoakomolafe.net/#up) and Carolyn C. (https://www.patreon.com/recoveryfortherevolution). 

Find out more about Nina Callaghan here: http://www0.sun.ac.za/cst/person/nina-callaghan/