Plural Developments:
Human and beyond-human
The Working Group, Plural Developments was initiated in the beginning of 2026, in order to cultivate conversations and discussions on the role of a Southern donor in light of decoloniality. In bi-monthly meetings, we engage in interdisciplinary and inter-regional conversations about development in human and beyond-human context including non-human species, materials, and AI.
1st Plural Developments Workshop
1st Plural Developments Workshop 1st Plural Developments Workshop was held on April 8, 2026, at the Korea-Africa Foundation, bringing together nine participants to explore critical approaches to knowledge production and decolonisation in international development. The workshop featured a presentation by Professor Shogo Kudo of Akita International University, titled “Decolonise What, How, [...]
Working Group
| Name | Role | Affiliation & Position |
|---|---|---|
| KIM Suweon | Working Group Leader | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Professor |
| Jérémie EYSSETTE | Working Group Member | Chosun University, Assistant Professor |
| PARK Gayoung | Working Group Member | KAIST, Research Professor |
| KANG Mina | Working Group Member | Ewah Womans University, Professor |
| KIM Jiyoung | Working Group Member | Soongsil University, Professor |
| Shogo KUDO | Working Group Member | Akita International University, Assistant Professor |
| OH Heeyun | Working Group Supporter | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Master’s Student |
