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The Future of the Global South: Challenges, Justice, and Radical Possibilities (part one)
In this special episode, we explore the challenges and possibilities facing the Global South in 2025 and beyond. Our guests bring expertise in global development, political economy, anti-racism, and social justice to the discussion:
- Professor Franklin Obeng-Odoom – Professor of Global Development Studies at the University of Helsinki, specializing in political economy, urban development, and environmental justice.
- Dr. Bonn Juego – Political economist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Jyväskylä, as well as Chair of the Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR), focusing on global inequalities and economic alternatives.
- Dr. Faith Mkwesha – Researcher at the University of Turku and founder of SahWira Africa International (SAWI), a nonprofit advocating for women’s and children’s rights, anti-racism, and decolonial perspectives. Learn more: https://sahwira-africa.org.
We begin by examining pressing concerns for the Global South, including the flaws of neoliberal development models, the dangers of global insularity, and the role of intersectionality in building global solidarity. Dr. Mkwesha introduces the African philosophy of Ubuntu—which emphasizes interconnectedness and collective well-being—as a framework for fostering global responsibility and cooperation.
In the second half, we shift our focus to future visions, asking:
- What does an ideal world for the Global South look like by 2050?
- What alternative economic models could prioritize local needs and autonomy?
- How can governments, international organizations, and individuals take action to ensure a more just and sustainable future?
Join us as we critically unpack the structural challenges facing the Global South while imagining radical possibilities for transformation—from economic justice to anti-racism, from intersectionality to Ubuntu.
Suggested Reading:
Obeng-Odoom, F. (2025). Book Review: Economic Diversification in Nigeria: The Politics of Building a Post-Oil Economy by Zainab Usman. The Review of Black Political Economy, 0(0).https://doi.org/10.1177/00346446251315935.
Global Visions is a non-profit association based in Helsinki, Finland with the purpose of bringing people and organisations together and developing ideas aimed at building a better world.
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The episodes hosts: Astrid Aminoff and Max Tallberg
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By Global VisionsIn this special episode, we explore the challenges and possibilities facing the Global South in 2025 and beyond. Our guests bring expertise in global development, political economy, anti-racism, and social justice to the discussion:
- Professor Franklin Obeng-Odoom – Professor of Global Development Studies at the University of Helsinki, specializing in political economy, urban development, and environmental justice.
- Dr. Bonn Juego – Political economist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Jyväskylä, as well as Chair of the Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR), focusing on global inequalities and economic alternatives.
- Dr. Faith Mkwesha – Researcher at the University of Turku and founder of SahWira Africa International (SAWI), a nonprofit advocating for women’s and children’s rights, anti-racism, and decolonial perspectives. Learn more: https://sahwira-africa.org.
We begin by examining pressing concerns for the Global South, including the flaws of neoliberal development models, the dangers of global insularity, and the role of intersectionality in building global solidarity. Dr. Mkwesha introduces the African philosophy of Ubuntu—which emphasizes interconnectedness and collective well-being—as a framework for fostering global responsibility and cooperation.
In the second half, we shift our focus to future visions, asking:
- What does an ideal world for the Global South look like by 2050?
- What alternative economic models could prioritize local needs and autonomy?
- How can governments, international organizations, and individuals take action to ensure a more just and sustainable future?
Join us as we critically unpack the structural challenges facing the Global South while imagining radical possibilities for transformation—from economic justice to anti-racism, from intersectionality to Ubuntu.
Suggested Reading:
Obeng-Odoom, F. (2025). Book Review: Economic Diversification in Nigeria: The Politics of Building a Post-Oil Economy by Zainab Usman. The Review of Black Political Economy, 0(0).https://doi.org/10.1177/00346446251315935.
Global Visions is a non-profit association based in Helsinki, Finland with the purpose of bringing people and organisations together and developing ideas aimed at building a better world.
Follow and learn more:
Instagram: globalvisionsry
Bluesky: globalvisions.bsky.social
TikTok: globalvisionsry
Linkedin: Global Visions
See our panels on YouTube: GlobalVisionsry
More information: www.globalvisions.fi/en
The episodes hosts: Astrid Aminoff and Max Tallberg
Our music is licensed from Premium Beat.