Rasmus Schjødt
@rasmusjs.bsky.social
Programme Director at Research & Action for Income Security (RAISE). Interested in all things related to social protection.
Check out the launch of our new working paper on what Uganda can learn from the development of social pensions in other countries in Southern and Eastern Africa.
Join us & @byinsects.bsky.social as we share findings published in a Working Paper - "A People’s Pension: Comparative Perspectives from Southern and Eastern Africa", Tune in to @nbstv.bsky.social on Wed. 25th June, 10:30am - 11:30am.
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#SocialProtectionUG
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June 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Check out the launch of our new working paper on what Uganda can learn from the development of social pensions in other countries in Southern and Eastern Africa.
RAISE is developing a course on Social Justice with our partner in Georgia.
We are looking for a few good academic papers with a focus on the intersection between social justice and authoritarianism to translate into Georgian.
Any recommendations?
We are looking for a few good academic papers with a focus on the intersection between social justice and authoritarianism to translate into Georgian.
Any recommendations?
June 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
RAISE is developing a course on Social Justice with our partner in Georgia.
We are looking for a few good academic papers with a focus on the intersection between social justice and authoritarianism to translate into Georgian.
Any recommendations?
We are looking for a few good academic papers with a focus on the intersection between social justice and authoritarianism to translate into Georgian.
Any recommendations?
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I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
April 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
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We former USAID officials warned that the illegal, reckless obliteration of our agency would cause people to die.
I look at close to 100 stories a week and even more outside of work. I’ve done this ten years.
This is among the most horrific things I’ve ever read — testimony from dying children whose access to medicine has been cut off by the Trump administration.
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
This is among the most horrific things I’ve ever read — testimony from dying children whose access to medicine has been cut off by the Trump administration.
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Haunted by hopelessness: 12 Zambians share their stories as HIV drugs run out
Mothers and children, husbands and wives, doctors, truck drivers and religious leaders are all grappling with the fallout from the sudden U.S. cuts in aid.
www.npr.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:56 AM
We former USAID officials warned that the illegal, reckless obliteration of our agency would cause people to die.
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🌍 Universal Social Protection: A Precondition for Social Development🤝
The USP2030, in partnership with socialprotection.org is launching a global campaign to raise awareness and mobilize action for Universal Social Protection (USP) — a key driver of social justice, equality, and resilience. +
The USP2030, in partnership with socialprotection.org is launching a global campaign to raise awareness and mobilize action for Universal Social Protection (USP) — a key driver of social justice, equality, and resilience. +
April 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌍 Universal Social Protection: A Precondition for Social Development🤝
The USP2030, in partnership with socialprotection.org is launching a global campaign to raise awareness and mobilize action for Universal Social Protection (USP) — a key driver of social justice, equality, and resilience. +
The USP2030, in partnership with socialprotection.org is launching a global campaign to raise awareness and mobilize action for Universal Social Protection (USP) — a key driver of social justice, equality, and resilience. +
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“Social policies have changed the world. Their scope is in principle unlimited & they represent a field where new & radical thinking is always possible.
We need both old & new concepts to continue the story of making human lives better without undermining our or others’ future viability.”
OUT NOW ↓
We need both old & new concepts to continue the story of making human lives better without undermining our or others’ future viability.”
OUT NOW ↓
April 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“Social policies have changed the world. Their scope is in principle unlimited & they represent a field where new & radical thinking is always possible.
We need both old & new concepts to continue the story of making human lives better without undermining our or others’ future viability.”
OUT NOW ↓
We need both old & new concepts to continue the story of making human lives better without undermining our or others’ future viability.”
OUT NOW ↓
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“I realize that this entire discussion seems like utter lunacy. War against … Denmark? But Trump insists that he must be taken seriously. Americans and their elected representatives, across the political spectrum, should oblige him,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes:
Take Trump Seriously About Greenland
The Danes seem to believe him, and so should Americans.
www.theatlantic.com
April 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“I realize that this entire discussion seems like utter lunacy. War against … Denmark? But Trump insists that he must be taken seriously. Americans and their elected representatives, across the political spectrum, should oblige him,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes:
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The ERC have given me 5 years to figure out what Europeans really think about democracy. If you would like to come and join me in the endeavour, then I am currently hiring a postdoc @sotonpolitics.bsky.social.
Deadline: 30 April | Details here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #polisky
Deadline: 30 April | Details here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #polisky
Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Research Fellow in Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE)
We are delighted to welcome applications for the position of Research Fellow within a new ERC-funded research group on Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE): Rethinking Conceptual, Ontologi...
jobs.soton.ac.uk
April 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The ERC have given me 5 years to figure out what Europeans really think about democracy. If you would like to come and join me in the endeavour, then I am currently hiring a postdoc @sotonpolitics.bsky.social.
Deadline: 30 April | Details here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #polisky
Deadline: 30 April | Details here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #polisky
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International School Meals Day: #TBT to our #SPpodcast episode on school feeding programmes! ️▶ Hit play: bit.ly/SPpodcastEp29
Did you know that around 418 million children worldwide benefit from school meals? 🍽️🧵
Did you know that around 418 million children worldwide benefit from school meals? 🍽️🧵
March 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
International School Meals Day: #TBT to our #SPpodcast episode on school feeding programmes! ️▶ Hit play: bit.ly/SPpodcastEp29
Did you know that around 418 million children worldwide benefit from school meals? 🍽️🧵
Did you know that around 418 million children worldwide benefit from school meals? 🍽️🧵
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Because social-insurance contributions depend on wages, labor-intensive firms now shoulder a larger financing burden, which lets many profitable companies off the hook, note @floriangrant.bsky.social and Luca Pellerano.
Future-Proofing Social Protection | by Florian Juergens-Grant & Luca Pellerano - Project Syndicate
Florian Juergens-Grant & Luca Pellerano explain why employers’ contributions should be determined by capital intensity, not just labor stock.
www.project-syndicate.org
March 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Because social-insurance contributions depend on wages, labor-intensive firms now shoulder a larger financing burden, which lets many profitable companies off the hook, note @floriangrant.bsky.social and Luca Pellerano.
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A worthwhile reflection. thewalrus.ca/i-used-to-te...
I Used to Teach Students. Now I Catch ChatGPT Cheats | The Walrus
I once believed university was a shared intellectual pursuit. That faith has been obliterated
thewalrus.ca
March 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A worthwhile reflection. thewalrus.ca/i-used-to-te...
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NEWS: The USAID official put on leave for disseminating two memos about Rubio's failure to push through life-saving foreign aid was in the process of writing a THIRD memo when fired. We obtained it. It's far more alarming than the first two.
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-a-wee...
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-a-wee...
March 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
NEWS: The USAID official put on leave for disseminating two memos about Rubio's failure to push through life-saving foreign aid was in the process of writing a THIRD memo when fired. We obtained it. It's far more alarming than the first two.
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-a-wee...
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-a-wee...
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This.
The potential that two-party, first-past-the-post systems present for an extremist faction within a party to co-opt the party is a far greater threat than such factions potentially winning smaller numbers of seats on their own and being shutout by other party coalitions
The potential that two-party, first-past-the-post systems present for an extremist faction within a party to co-opt the party is a far greater threat than such factions potentially winning smaller numbers of seats on their own and being shutout by other party coalitions
Every American should be aware that proportional representation and multipartyism is what makes it possible for pro-democracy forces to unite against extremists.
A two party system is uniquely terrible at this
A two party system is uniquely terrible at this
In fairness to the Germans, “center-right party willingly enters coalition with social democrats to keep far right locked out” being an actual thing that happens is something I’m rather envious of.
February 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This.
The potential that two-party, first-past-the-post systems present for an extremist faction within a party to co-opt the party is a far greater threat than such factions potentially winning smaller numbers of seats on their own and being shutout by other party coalitions
The potential that two-party, first-past-the-post systems present for an extremist faction within a party to co-opt the party is a far greater threat than such factions potentially winning smaller numbers of seats on their own and being shutout by other party coalitions
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Had a first go at creating a starter pack for social policy research. I’m new here and have surely missed lots so please say if you’d like added or removed!
November 22, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Had a first go at creating a starter pack for social policy research. I’m new here and have surely missed lots so please say if you’d like added or removed!
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Just joined Bluesky? Here is an aspirational starter pack on social policy! I hope it is a useful nudge to connect the network: go.bsky.app/AvJWyV4
November 16, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Just joined Bluesky? Here is an aspirational starter pack on social policy! I hope it is a useful nudge to connect the network: go.bsky.app/AvJWyV4
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I'll also post this piece by Val Bunce and Sharon Wolchik
The TL;DR is that it takes years of investment in mobilization (messaging isn't nearly enough!) by the opposition to overcome competitive authoritarianism. The Democratic Party needs to get a move on it.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
The TL;DR is that it takes years of investment in mobilization (messaging isn't nearly enough!) by the opposition to overcome competitive authoritarianism. The Democratic Party needs to get a move on it.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
February 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I'll also post this piece by Val Bunce and Sharon Wolchik
The TL;DR is that it takes years of investment in mobilization (messaging isn't nearly enough!) by the opposition to overcome competitive authoritarianism. The Democratic Party needs to get a move on it.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
The TL;DR is that it takes years of investment in mobilization (messaging isn't nearly enough!) by the opposition to overcome competitive authoritarianism. The Democratic Party needs to get a move on it.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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We think of ruins as ancient, but the ruins of the welfare state in Egypt and Sudan are both more recent and more ubiquitous. Great special issue from one of my favorite journals.
journals.openedition.org/esma/3297
journals.openedition.org/esma/3297
Introduction. Ruins of the Welfare State: Material Legacies of Soci...
A Stroll through the City of Arts in Giza In the Giza neighborhood of Cairo, scattered along the newly refurbished Khatam al-Mursalin Street, lies an impressive collection of buildings dedicated to...
journals.openedition.org
February 11, 2025 at 5:22 AM
We think of ruins as ancient, but the ruins of the welfare state in Egypt and Sudan are both more recent and more ubiquitous. Great special issue from one of my favorite journals.
journals.openedition.org/esma/3297
journals.openedition.org/esma/3297
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En af de særligt sårbare målgrupper der rammes af indefrysningen af USAID er mennesker med handicap.
Der er brug for handling, støtte til at sikre en nødløsning her og nu og fremtidig inklusion af mennesker med handicap i humanitær bistand og støtte af handicaporganisationer
Der er brug for handling, støtte til at sikre en nødløsning her og nu og fremtidig inklusion af mennesker med handicap i humanitær bistand og støtte af handicaporganisationer
Cuts to U.S. funding are causing untold damage to persons with disabilities. Organisations in the Balkans, Eastern Europe and South Caucasus are especially affected.
We call on the EU, EU countries and donors to step up and provide emergency funding:
https://buff.ly/42SA93Y
We call on the EU, EU countries and donors to step up and provide emergency funding:
https://buff.ly/42SA93Y
February 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
En af de særligt sårbare målgrupper der rammes af indefrysningen af USAID er mennesker med handicap.
Der er brug for handling, støtte til at sikre en nødløsning her og nu og fremtidig inklusion af mennesker med handicap i humanitær bistand og støtte af handicaporganisationer
Der er brug for handling, støtte til at sikre en nødløsning her og nu og fremtidig inklusion af mennesker med handicap i humanitær bistand og støtte af handicaporganisationer
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Great episode on #socialsecurity and its potential to reduce #inequality in #SoutAfrica with friend and colleague Isobel Frye.
podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/e...
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CAN SOUTH AFRICA TURN THE TIDE ON INEQUALITY?
Poddavsnitt · EQUALS: Reimagining Our Economy · 2024-11-22 · 31 min
podcasts.apple.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Great episode on #socialsecurity and its potential to reduce #inequality in #SoutAfrica with friend and colleague Isobel Frye.
podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/e...
podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/e...
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Do you want to work with #SocialProtection? Check out these #job #opportunities:
💼 Expert on CSO Engagement in the Social Protection Sector (Consultancy)
🏢https://bsky.app/profile/unicef.org
📍 Amman, Jordan
📆11 February
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4nkvpp5z
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💼 Expert on CSO Engagement in the Social Protection Sector (Consultancy)
🏢https://bsky.app/profile/unicef.org
📍 Amman, Jordan
📆11 February
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4nkvpp5z
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February 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Do you want to work with #SocialProtection? Check out these #job #opportunities:
💼 Expert on CSO Engagement in the Social Protection Sector (Consultancy)
🏢https://bsky.app/profile/unicef.org
📍 Amman, Jordan
📆11 February
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4nkvpp5z
+
💼 Expert on CSO Engagement in the Social Protection Sector (Consultancy)
🏢https://bsky.app/profile/unicef.org
📍 Amman, Jordan
📆11 February
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4nkvpp5z
+
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We are currently supporting global networks of informal workers organisations with a three year capacity development journey on #socialprotection
1st round was on the Financing and Economics of SP. Initially designed to be in-person, we have just digitised them
www.wiego.org/wp-content/u...
1st round was on the Financing and Economics of SP. Initially designed to be in-person, we have just digitised them
www.wiego.org/wp-content/u...
Financing Social Protection - Social Protection Capacity Development Journey
www.wiego.org
January 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We are currently supporting global networks of informal workers organisations with a three year capacity development journey on #socialprotection
1st round was on the Financing and Economics of SP. Initially designed to be in-person, we have just digitised them
www.wiego.org/wp-content/u...
1st round was on the Financing and Economics of SP. Initially designed to be in-person, we have just digitised them
www.wiego.org/wp-content/u...
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Last week South Africa made history with a landmark court ruling to expand social security through the SRD grant. This case, brought by IEJ & #PayTheGrants, is set to benefit over half the population. A huge step forward for economic justice!🎉 For more info: iej.org.za/statement-hi...
January 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Last week South Africa made history with a landmark court ruling to expand social security through the SRD grant. This case, brought by IEJ & #PayTheGrants, is set to benefit over half the population. A huge step forward for economic justice!🎉 For more info: iej.org.za/statement-hi...
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In our work, we often talk about "extreme poverty", but it's also worthwhile to consider the other end of this spectrum - extreme wealth.
Whether that's wealth according to the global metric or localised inequalities, this blog's suggestion of an 'extreme wealth line' is quite provoking!
Whether that's wealth according to the global metric or localised inequalities, this blog's suggestion of an 'extreme wealth line' is quite provoking!
Extreme levels of individual wealth pose risks to our society, democracy & economy. Could an “extreme wealth line” anchor global action against the harms of unchecked wealth and power? @febalata.bsky.social explores in our latest blog post #LSEInequalitiesBlog
It is time to draw a line under extreme wealth
When a handful of individuals hold extreme levels of wealth, there are severe risks to democracy as well as to economic and ecological stability, writes Fernanda Balata. Could an extreme wealth lin…
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January 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In our work, we often talk about "extreme poverty", but it's also worthwhile to consider the other end of this spectrum - extreme wealth.
Whether that's wealth according to the global metric or localised inequalities, this blog's suggestion of an 'extreme wealth line' is quite provoking!
Whether that's wealth according to the global metric or localised inequalities, this blog's suggestion of an 'extreme wealth line' is quite provoking!
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📊 Breaking new ground: Jharkhand's universal cash transfer programme for women aged 18-50 could revolutionise social security in India. Dive into our analysis of the Maaiya Samman Yojana and its potential to transform millions of lives.
www.developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/how-jha...
#SocialSecurity
www.developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/how-jha...
#SocialSecurity
How Jharkhand is setting a precedent for universal social security in India: where there’s a will… - Development Pathways
Who would’ve guessed that one of the boldest moves in designing social security benefits would come from—not even a country—but a state in India called Jharkhand? For those unfamiliar, Jharkhand is on...
www.developmentpathways.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📊 Breaking new ground: Jharkhand's universal cash transfer programme for women aged 18-50 could revolutionise social security in India. Dive into our analysis of the Maaiya Samman Yojana and its potential to transform millions of lives.
www.developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/how-jha...
#SocialSecurity
www.developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/how-jha...
#SocialSecurity