Who are we?
Communication for Development (ComDev) is an interdisciplinary field combining studies on culture, media, communication and development. ComDev explores communication within contexts of articulating global and local processes of social change. The ComDev field is part science, part craft and part art, and its multidisciplinary academic foundations draw on aspects of development studies, anthropology, sociology and cultural studies. These multiple entry points create a rich framework for challenging hegemonic notions and knowledge, and engage with questions of social, cultural, economic and political power. The theory and practices of ComDev play an important role as witness to global injustice and marginalisation, as amplifiers of dissent and as connectors between people, cultures and stories.
This is us
Agnes is a journalist, web editor, art critic, and writer based in Gothenburg, Sweden. In her writing – and academic career – she has taken a large interest in the influence cultural expressions have on current social movements, and vice versa.
Indigo is a business and technology freelancer who has previously navigated the government administration world and is interested in global business communication and how people convey multicultural meanings within their conversations in an increasingly digital borderless world. She is an avid traveler to Japan and South Korea.
Cecilia is a communicator with 7 years of experience in the corporate marketing and communication field. Nowadays, her main interest lies within climate change communication and she has most recently spent six months at the UN Secretariat for Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the communication and engagement division. Cecilia is also a member of the South African initiative Global Peace and currently holds the position of Chair for their European Committee.
Stefan comes from an interdisciplinary social sciences background including tourism, business, regional studies, public administration, and education. His professional experience includes social work, digital media, emerging markets consulting, and education, spanning Europe, Asia, and North-America. He is currently based in mainland China and interested in aspects of ComDev in this context. You can reach Stefan online.
Hampus is a political scientist with a big interest in international relations and foreign affairs. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in understanding the complexities of political and activist communication within various contexts. With Swedish as his native language and fluency in both English and Spanish, he has honed his ability to convey messages across cultural and linguistic borders. Furthermore, his proficiency in Russian and Japanese, though at a conversational level, showcases his commitment to embracing diversity and enhancing cross-cultural interactions. He currently resides in Malmö, Sweden where he sits as a member of the city’s Committee for the Environment and serves as public relations coordinator for the Malmö Association of Foreign Affairs.
Poliana has a background in marketing and motion design, as well as business entrepreneurship. She is now a sustainability communicator and researcher at Sony Europe, and has also recently founded The House, an innovation hub run by women for women. Situated at The Ground Coworking in Malmö, Sweden, The House is a unique collaborative space where women from various backgrounds come together to network, learn, grow, and drive sustainable change. The House’s vision aligns with the potential of Malmö to emerge as Europe’s leading city for female entrepreneurship by 2030. Sign up to learn more about the initiative here: bit.ly/3sKq9K6.