On November 15, 2024, the Institute for Global Public Policy (IGPP) of Fudan, the LSE-Fudan Research Centre for Global Public Policy (Centre), and the Department of International Development at LSE jointly hosted the 3rd 'China and South-South Cooperation' Academic Workshop at LSE. The theme of the workshop was 'Inclusive Development.' Attendees included its co-chairs, Kathryn Hochstetler from the Department of International Development (ID) and Yijia Jing, Dean of IGPP, as well as Tim Forsyth, Head of the ID.

The workshop began with welcoming remarks by Professor Hochstetler, who introduced the participating guests. Dean Jing expressed gratitude to Professor Hochstetler and the ID for organizing the event. He emphasized that the IGPP and other departments would further deepen their partnership with the ID to address the complex and pressing challenges today.

       In the first session, Ernestina Coast from LSE shared research on gender, reproductive health, and inclusive development. Ye Xin from IGPP analyzed how targeted poverty alleviation policies can promote inclusive development. Mahvish Shami from LSE explored how to ensure judicial fairness in society.

       In the second session, Chunrong Liu, Director of the Fudan-European Centre for China Studies, introduced internet governance and the construction of Digital China. Shirin Madon from LSE discussed the development of community healthcare and welfare systems. Stuart Gordon from LSE shared insights on the institutional theory of humanitarian localization. Zitong Fan from IGPP analyzed how local governments in China collaborate to provide public services.

       In the third session, Ke Shen from the School of Social Development and Public Policy at Fudan analyzed how AI is impacting China’s labor market. Jean-Paul Faguet from LSE shared his research on the complexity of institutional reform. Jiejin Zhu from the School of International Relations and Public Affairs at Fudan analyzed the process and framework of the New Development Bank and South-South cooperation.

       After panel presentations, the participants engaged in in-depth discussions on related academic issues.