On 21 June, LSE Festival hosted the launch of How Africa Eats by Professor David Luke. Food is family, food is fuel, nourishment, cultural and fundamental. Connections made through food are an effective way to change minds, shift narratives, and amend policies to guard against food deprivation seen in many parts of Africa today. As explored in David Luke’s new book, this diverse panel of tastemakers explored the history of African cuisine; production and distribution, as well as considering the factors which may disrupt these; food security, food trade, and climate risks. This event was hosted by Hosted by LSE Festival: Visions for the Future. Watch or listen back.  

On 19 May LSE ID Hosted the book launch of launch of Conscience Incorporated by Michael Posner, Professor of Ethics and Finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business and Director of the Centre for Business and Human Rights at the School. Drawing from decades of experience as a human rights lawyer, former State Department official, and Director of the Centre for Business and Human Rights at NYU Stern School of Business, Posner presents a clear roadmap for business leaders to align profitability with ethical practices. Through well-researched case studies of major corporations, including Nike, Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Meta, he explores how companies can, and must, do better in addressing human rights abuses within their supply chains, labour practices, and digital platforms. This event was hosted by Hosted by The Department of International Development at LSE. Watch or listen back.

Two new working papers from Professor Jean-Paul Faguet:

Professor Ken Shadlen presented “Patent examination as national policy tool: How do the 2012 Guidelines work?” at an event in Geneva entitled “Derecho Internacional y Justicia: Nuevas Agendas Globales en Derechos Humanos, Ambiente y Comercio” (International Law and Justice: New Global Agendas in Human Rights, Environment, and Trade) hosted by the South Centre. His presentation was based on a paper he’s finishing with co-authors Eduardo Mercadante and Bhaven Sampat that examines specific guidelines introduced in Argentina for examining pharmaceutical patent applications.

Is the managed migration of health workers “ethics washing” or something more?
Many countries across the world struggle with the emigration of health workers. But do frameworks for ethically managing healthcare worker emigration make a real difference? Tine Hanrieder and Leon Janauschek argue that while these approaches can provide some benefits, they have far too many shortcomings to be considered good practice.

My Red Can of Complicity and the Conversation on Corporate Responsibility
On May 19th 2025, Michael Posner spoke at LSE for the launch of his book, Conscience Incorporated. A former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State and now Director of NYU Stern’s Center for Business and Human Rights, Posner has long worked at the intersection of human rights and business. Kinza Hanif reflects on this event and questions corporate responsibility. 

Analysing Pharmaceutical patents and researching generic drug policies — and revisiting Mexico City
Professor Ken Shadlen reflects on a recent research trip to Mexico City to study pharmaceutical patent linkage and generic drug regulation, while also revisiting places from his long personal and academic history with the city.