How can research be decolonized—and what does that mean in practice?

In this fourth episode, we explore the structural inequalities embedded in international research collaborations and examine what it takes to build equitable partnerships between Global North and Global South institutions. From power imbalances in knowledge production to strategies for centering Southern perspectives, we reflect on how humanitarian research can move toward more ethical and inclusive practices.

To discuss this, our host Janette Kotivirta is joined by Dr. Consolata Raphael Sulley, Senior Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and Senior Researcher at EHTZ. Her work focuses on democracy, gender, and electoral politics in Africa and the Middle East. She brings extensive experience from both academic research and policy engagement across Tanzania and beyond.

For a deeper dive into the themes of this episode, we recommend:

📄 Sulley, C. R., & Richey, L. A. (2023). The messy practice of decolonising a concept: Everyday humanitarianism in Tanzania. Review of International Studies, 49(3), 390–403.

This podcast is part of the Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania (EHTZ) research project—a collaboration between universities in Denmark and Tanzania. Funded by Danida and led by Professor Lisa Ann Richey, the project explores how ordinary people engage in humanitarian action. Learn more at everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org.

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