How do you turn a bold research idea into a large-scale international collaboration?

In this second episode, we go behind the scenes of the EHTZ project to learn how it all began—from early ideas and assembling the right team to building a North–South research partnership and securing international funding.

To discuss this, our host Alex Maxelon is joined by:

• Prof. Lisa Ann Richey, Principal Investigator of the EHTZ project and Professor of Globalization at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). With an interdisciplinary background in political science, anthropology, and media studies, her work explores the international politics of aid and North–South relations.
• Prof. Herbert Hambati, Associate Professor of Human Geography at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and South Coordinator of EHTZ. His research spans urbanization, disaster management, and local knowledge systems, with a focus on Tanzanian communities and planning processes.

This podcast is part of the Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania (EHTZ) research project—a collaboration between universities in Denmark and Tanzania. Funded by Danida and led by Professor Lisa Ann Richey, the project explores how ordinary people engage in humanitarian action. Learn more at everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org.

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