Listen "Hidden Politics - Hidden Agendas"
Episode Synopsis
Join Face2Face host David Peck as he sits down with Adam Sneyd, associate professor of political science at the University of Guelph, to discuss his latest book, Hidden Politics in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Sneyd offers a critical perspective on the 17 SDGs, highlighting their vague definitions, ineffective measurement tools, and underlying political motivations.He advocates for a more participatory, transnational approach to global development, urging a shift away from hyper-capitalist frameworks. This thought-provoking conversation explores the challenges of achieving meaningful progress and emphasizes the importance of engaged, practical discussions in the pursuit of sustainable development.Bio:Adam Sneyd is an associate professor of political science at the University of Guelph specializing in the politics of the global economy. He is the author of numerous books that analyze the politics of global development, including Politics Rules: Power, Globalization and Development.Find more about him here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission.For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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