Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy

In this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, host Yanina Welp and guest Santiago Gerchunoff speak about Santiago’s personal encounter with the Hirchman’s contributions to social sciences and humanities. Santiago Gerchunoff teaches Political Theory at Madrid Carlos III University and specializes in the study of historical mutations in the public sphere He is the editor of the latest Spanish version of The Rhetoric of Reaction; and is preparing a new Spanish edition of Shifting Involvements. Among others, in this talk Santiago dives into the Hirschman’s analysis of the historical problem of the inexpressiveness of the vote and its relationship with the apparent cyclical crises of public action.

In this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, host Laura Bullon Cassis and guest Jennifer Telesca dive into the heart of environmental justice through an ethnographic lens. This episode unpacks the intersections of human-environment relationships, global ocean governance, and the politics of extinction. It delves into the choices ethnographers make when embarking on new research projects and examines the role of ethnography in shedding light on the nexus between environmental, economic, and political concerns. Join us for a deep dive into how ethnography enriches our understanding of environmental justice and governance.

On this second episode of our miniseries on methods Matias Lopez discusses methodology with special guest Tasha Fairfield. Together they will delve into methodological debates, bayesian reasoning, and explain the many approaches in methodology. Join them as they discuss how statistical reasoning can help qualitative case studies

On the occasion of the visit of Gabriel Sterling, elections manager for the U.S. state of Georgia, to the Graduate Institute during the 2021 Geneva Democracy Week, AHCD Executive Director Christine Lutringer invites him to share his thoughts about Swiss democracy from an American perspective.

On this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Matias Lopez and Jake Bowers Political Science and Statistics and NCSA at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discuss methodology in depth. How can methodology change research? Is there a better way to settle the debates? Or is there a way to strike a balance and adapt our research?

Ce nouvel épisode du podcast Recherche au Centre Albert Hirschman sur la Démocratie poursuit la conversation sur les technologies civiques pour une deuxième partie de notre mini-série sur les technologies civiques et le changement sociétal.

La récente montée de l'activisme civique et de l'engagement public dans divers pays est liée à l'ère numérique, et aux réseaux sociaux en particulier. Les activistes ont tiré parti de ces technologies pour s'engager et avoir un impact social.

The newest episode of the Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy podcast brings a first for this project, miniseries.

This particular miniseries on technologies and democracy will delve into the world of civic technologies throughout this, and future episodes.

Jerôme Duberry, Lecturer and senior Researcher at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, who has focused his efforts on the intersection between digital technologies and collaborative governance leads us through this fascinating topic with the help of an array of guests.

Rebecca Tapscott, Ph.D. and Ambizione Fellow at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy joins Anastasia Shesterinina, Ph.D., to discuss research ethics, fear, and empathy in fieldwork. Together they reflect on their experiences and Tapscott’s new book Arbitrary States: Social Control and Modern Authoritarianism in Museveni's Uganda.

To learn more about this research, join Rebecca Tapscott, Keith Krause, Didier Péclard, Dennis Rodgers, and Karen Zamberia during the 2021 Democracy week for a discussion on Democracy and Transitional States focusing on civilian experiences in Uganda.

Register here: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/democracy-and-transitional-states-civilian-experiences-ugandan-state

Luca Meldolesi, Professor of Economic and Financial Policy at the University of Naples is also one of the foremost authorities on Albert Hirschman's work and legacy.

On this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Professor Meldolesi reflects on Albert Hirschman's work but also on what it means for the future, what is left to be done.

What does research in democracy in the 21st century look like? How can we study a political system that is under constant challenge? For years, the Albert Hirschman Centre for Democracy has pioneered a collaborative approach that draws on the views of its namesake – Albert O. Hirschman – and now shares it with listeners in podcast form. Transgressing disciplinary and academic boundaries to bring new takes on forms of government, the Research at the AHCD podcast invites its researchers to meditate on their fieldwork, their methods and their readings and the meaning of democracy. The audio form is a nod to the concept of ‘voice’ in “Exit, Voice, and Loyalty”, which might just be central to understanding current democratic practices. Join us every week for a new episode and a fresh approach on democratic rule, research and experiences.