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Andre C. WillisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Philosophy of Religion
• Enlightenment Philosophy
• African American Religious Thought
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Andre C. Willis serves as the Willard Prescott and Annie McClelland Smith Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Brown University. His academic work bridges philosophy of religion, Enlightenment thought, and African American religious traditions. Willis has established himself as a significant scholar examining the intersections of hope, race, and democratic citizenship through both historical and contemporary lenses. Willis's research interests center on Enlightenment reflections on religion (particularly David Hume's work), African American religious thought, critical theory, and democratic citizenship as it relates to hope, recognition, and belonging. His scholarship develops a distinctive framework distinguishing between 'trivial hope' (market-driven, future-oriented aspirations) and 'deep hope' (a discipline of the present moment that confronts life's fundamental realities without delusion). This work connects Hume's philosophical contributions with African American religious traditions, particularly examining Martin Luther King Jr.'s theology of hope in contrast to more contemporary political approaches. His publications reveal consistent engagement with Hume's religious philosophy, race theory, and African American religious thought. Willis has authored the book Toward a Humean True Religion: Genuine Theism, Moderate Hope and Practical Morality (2015) and numerous articles exploring Hume's legacy regarding race, Obama's racial legacy, and dissident theo-politics. His recent work continues to develop his distinctive analysis of hope as a present-oriented discipline rather than future aspiration. At Brown, Willis teaches courses spanning Christianity and economic inequality, foundational texts in African American theology, David Hume and religion, religion and postmodernism, and Black and Brown religion in America. His teaching reflects his research interests, connecting philosophical inquiry with contemporary social and religious concerns.

Sharae DeckardView profile

Associate Professor

• World Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Environmental Criticism
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Dr. Sharae Deckard is Associate Professor in World Literature at the School of English, Drama and Film, University College Dublin (UCD). She is a leading scholar in the fields of world literature, postcolonial ecocriticism, world-systems theory, and speculative fiction. She serves as Director of the UCD Environmental Humanities research strand and is a member of the Irish Humanities Alliance's Environmental Humanities Steering Group. Her editorial roles include co-editing Palgrave's New Comparisons in World Literature series and serving on the editorial board of Liverpool Studies in Literature and the Environment. Her research interests include: Postcolonial literature and environmental criticism World-systems and world-ecology approaches to literature Neoliberalism and cultural production Genre fiction, including ecogothic, ecohorror, cli-fi, and weird fiction Social reproduction feminism and gendered labor Peripheral modernism and critical irrealism Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersections of capitalism, ecology, and cultural form, particularly in the Global South. Themes such as hydro-dependency, fossil capital, food and energy systems, and the socio-ecology of gendered labor recur across her work. Her 2024 article on 'women’s work' in world-literature and the co-authored book Tracking Capital exemplify her current trajectory in integrating Marxist, feminist, and ecological frameworks for literary analysis. Her scientific recognition includes the BACLS Edited Collection Prize for World Literature, Neoliberalism, and the Culture of Discontent . She has secured multiple research grants, including on food, energy, and climate representations, and is currently co-investigator on the 'Cultural Imaginaries of Just Transition' project. She advises and mentors students, though specific names are not listed. Her teaching portfolio is extensive, covering courses such as Reading World Literature, Global Science Fiction, Climate and Environment in Global Literature, and World-Systems/World-Literature. She has coordinated these modules for several years, demonstrating sustained pedagogical leadership. She is an active member of professional networks, including the Association for Study of Literature and the Environment (UK-Ireland) and the Postcolonial Studies Association (UK). She engages in public scholarship through radio and television appearances and has organized public events, such as an interview with author Mohsin Hamid.

• International Relations Theory
• Global Governance
• International Institutions
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Patrick Quinton-Brown is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Lee Kong Chian Fellow at the School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Singapore Management University (SMU). He joined SMU in 2023 after serving as a Departmental Lecturer in International Relations and Senior College Lecturer at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on international relations theory, global governance, and postcolonial approaches to international institutions, particularly emphasizing the role of the Global South in historical international society. Qualifications: D.Phil. (Oxford 2021), M.Phil. (Oxford 2016), H.B.A. (University of Toronto 2014) His work examines the evolution of humanitarian intervention norms, sovereignty debates, and non-Western diplomatic practices. Recent publications include Intervention before Interventionism (Oxford UP, 2024) and articles in International Affairs and Millennium . His research bridges historical analysis with contemporary global governance challenges, particularly the tensions between Western and Global South perspectives. Awards include the prestigious Lee Kong Chian Fellowship. Teaching focuses on interventionism and justice in international relations. His research has explored Third World agency in institutions like the Non-Aligned Movement and the Bandung Conference legacy.

• Architectural Preservation
• Historic Building Transformation
• Concrete Architecture
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Erik Fenstad Langdalen is a Professor of Architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), where he teaches and conducts research focused on architectural preservation, concrete architecture, and building systems. As both an active practitioner and academic, he runs the award-winning Erik Langdalen Arkitektkontor, which specializes in the preservation and transformation of historic buildings including the former US Embassy in Oslo (2023), the Dombås Church (2023), and the PoMO Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Trondheim. Langdalen's research centers on the recent past with particular emphasis on concrete architecture and building systems. Since 2021, he has explored the concept of provenance in master studios and seminars. He leads the Re-Store course portfolio, which investigates how architectural education can respond to the climate crisis through reuse, preservation, and transformation of existing structures. His scholarly work spans architectural preservation theory, modern architecture, and the relationship between architecture and cultural heritage. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Sverre Fehn's work, concrete architecture in Oslo, and the intersection of architecture with climate adaptation. The articles reveal consistent themes in modern architecture studies, preservation theory, and architectural history, with increasing attention to climate-responsive approaches in recent years. Langdalen is the owner of the cultural center Budsjord Historic Farm at Dovre and has contributed significantly to architectural discourse through his books including Hamsun, Holl, Hamarøy (2010), Experimental Preservation (2016), Concrete Oslo (2018), and Sverre Fehn, Nordic Pavilion, Venice. Voices from the Archive (2021). He holds a Diploma of Architecture from AHO and a M.ARCH AAD from Columbia University GSAPP, bringing both Norwegian and international perspectives to his teaching and practice.

Peter G. KleinView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Management
• Organizational Theory
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Peter G. Klein is the W. W. Caruth Endowed Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business, where he also serves as Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation. He is Director of the Baugh Center’s Free Enterprise Initiative and Academic Director of Baylor’s Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise. Additionally, he holds an adjunct professorship at the Norwegian School of Economics and is a Carl Menger Research Fellow and Senior Academic Advisor at the Mises Institute. He also holds an Honorary Professorship at the Beijing University of Information Science and Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship, strategic management, and institutional economics. Key interests include entrepreneurial judgment, organizational governance, innovation, ownership structures, and the economic role of management. His work is grounded in both mainstream and Austrian economic traditions, emphasizing the importance of property rights, market processes, and decentralized decision-making. Klein’s recent publications span top journals such as Strategic Management Journal , Organization Science , and Academy of Management Review , with a consistent focus on uncertainty, governance adaptation, and ownership competence. His research trends reflect a deep integration of economic theory with organizational strategy, particularly in understanding how entrepreneurial action shapes firm boundaries and institutional arrangements. Foundation for Economic Education Best Book Prize Klein has advised numerous PhD students and has been principal investigator on research grants from the National Science Foundation, the Kauffman Foundation, the Mises Institute, and the Illinois-Missouri Biotechnology Alliance. His editorial roles include Co-Editor of the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal and Associate Editor of the Independent Review , and he has served on the editorial boards of several leading journals. He previously held faculty positions at the University of Missouri, Copenhagen Business School, University of Georgia, and Washington University in St. Louis, and served as a Senior Economist for the Council of Economic Advisers (2000–2001). He is actively involved in academic communities promoting free enterprise, including the Mises Institute, where he lectures regularly at Mises University and other events. His leadership in research centers and editorial boards underscores his influence in shaping discourse on entrepreneurship and market-based institutions.

• Graphic Design
• Design Criticism
• Visual Communication
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Francisco Laranjo is a Portuguese graphic designer, researcher, and educator with a PhD in Design Methods and Criticism from the University of the Arts London. He holds an MA in Visual Communication from the Royal College of Art and a BA from ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Lusófona University, he also works as an Associate Lecturer at Central Saint Martins and Co-director of the Shared Institute. PhD in Design Methods and Criticism MA in Visual Communication BA in Communication Design His work bridges graphic design with critical theory, focusing on design pedagogy, ethical implications of data-driven design, and the role of critique in professional practice. Publications span design criticism in Design Observer , Eye Magazine , and academic journals, while his teaching has reached institutions across 8 countries including CalArts, Sandberg Institute, and Zürich University of the Arts. Recent publications demonstrate a trajectory toward critical design theory, post-pandemic design adaptation, and curatorial practices. Key themes include the intersection of design and politics , digital-physical hybridity , and pedagogical innovation in graphic design education. As Editor of Modes of Criticism and co-director of Shared Institute, Laranjo fosters critical discourse through curatorial projects like the 2022 'Designers Troublemakers' exhibition and the upcoming 2025 'Graphic Collection – 50 years of design in Portugal' at the Polytechnic University of Porto.

• Political Philosophy
• Literary Theory
• Globalization Studies
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Michael Hardt serves as Professor of Literature at Duke University and Professor of Philosophy at The European Graduate School (EGS). His academic career bridges political philosophy and literary theory, with primary affiliations in Duke's Department of Literature within Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Research interests center on globalization , immaterial labor , communist theory , and biopolitical resistance . His work critically examines contemporary power structures through the lens of Empire, Multitude, and Commonwealth—the trilogy co-authored with Antonio Negri that redefined 21st-century leftist thought. Key contributions include theorizing affective labor, the commons, and horizontal political organization, particularly through analyses of movements like Occupy Wall Street. His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on challenging neoliberal capitalism and reimagining democratic structures . Early works engaged with Deleuze and Italian autonomism, while recent scholarship addresses crisis-era politics, education, and the reclamation of common resources. Articles demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across political philosophy, cultural studies, and critical theory. Hardt's academic journey began unconventionally: after a B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College (1983), he shifted to Comparative Literature (M.A. and Ph.D., University of Washington). His activism during the 1980s Sanctuary Movement and Central American solidarity work deeply informed his theoretical development. Collaborations with Negri since the 1990s produced foundational texts analyzing global power as a decentralized 'Empire' network rather than traditional imperialism. His advisory work and institutional contributions include directing EGS lecture programs and participating in transnational academic networks. Current projects focus on love as political ontology and the 'common' as an alternative to capitalist property relations, continuing his exploration of radical democratic potential within contemporary global systems.

Liwen LinView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Comparative Corporate Governance
• State Capitalism
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Professor Liwen Lin is an Associate Professor at the Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. She holds an LLM and SJD from the University of Illinois, and a PhD in Sociology from Columbia University (Paul F. Lazarsfeld Fellow). Her research focuses on comparative corporate governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), state capitalism, and Chinese law. She examines legal frameworks for CSR innovations like sustainability reporting, global supply chain codes, and mandatory CSR legislation. Her work also explores governance of China’s state-owned enterprises, executive compensation, and legal support for tech startups. Education: LLM/SJD (UIUC), PhD in Sociology (Columbia University), MA/MPhil (Columbia University). Her research has been published in top journals like American Journal of Comparative Law , Stanford Law Review , and China Quarterly , and featured in The Economist and Wall Street Journal . She has affiliations with the Centre for Asian Legal Studies and Centre for Business Law. Current projects include global CSR legal innovations and startup ecosystem legal frameworks. Recognitions: Paul F. Lazarsfeld Fellowship (Columbia University). Professional Background: Former consultant at a Forbes Global 2000 company; invited researcher at National Taiwan University’s CRETA; frequent media contributor (e.g., Radio Free Asia).

Claire DambrinView profile

Professor

• Management Control
• Accounting
• Performance Measurement
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Claire Dambrin is a Professor of Management Control at ESCP Business School, specializing in qualitative and critical research rooted in the social studies of accounting and control. She investigates performance measurement tools, including accounting systems and incentive frameworks, with a focus on gendered aspects and feminist perspectives. Her work explores how these tools can both empower and constrain individuals. She earned her PhD from Paris Dauphine University in 2005 and previously served as a professor of accounting at HEC Paris (2004–2012). Her research contributions span leading journals in accounting and management. She holds editorial roles at Accounting, Organizations and Society , Management Accounting Research , and Critical Perspectives on Accounting , and co-edits Comptabilité Contrôle Audit / Accounting Auditing Control . Her research interests include performance measurement systems, organizational sociology, and gender studies in business contexts. She critically examines how metrics shape organizational behavior and societal structures, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry and professional service sectors. Her recent work interrogates sustainability, ethical dimensions of control, and technological mediation in management practices. Key projects address topics such as ERP system lifecycle dynamics, CRM software adoption barriers, and the sociopolitical implications of quantification. Her contributions bridge theoretical frameworks (e.g., Latour’s actor-network theory) with empirical insights to challenge conventional managerial practices.

Marwan M. KraidyView profile

Professor

• Global Communication
• Arab Media Studies
• Political Communication
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Marwan M. Kraidy is the Dean and CEO of Northwestern University in Qatar, overseeing academic and operational units including communication, journalism, and liberal arts programs. He holds the Anthony Shadid Chair in Global Media, Politics, and Culture. His research focuses on global communication, Arab media, digital culture, and geopolitics of media. Kraidy earned degrees from Notre-Dame University and Ohio University, and has held prestigious fellowships including the Andrew Carnegie and Guggenheim. He leads the Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South, fostering evidence-based storytelling on the Global South. His major publications include The Naked Blogger of Cairo (2016), which won multiple awards, and Reality Television and Arab Politics (2010). He has taught at universities globally and advised governments and institutions on media and cultural policy. Awarded over 50 honors, Kraidy’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing South-to-South relations and digital-native media spheres. His current projects explore war machines in the digital age and Turkish television’s geopolitical impact.

Kehinde AndrewsView profile

Professor

• Black Studies
• Racism & Colonialism
• Intersectionality
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Dr. Kehinde Andrews is a Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University (BCU), directing the Centre for Critical Social Research. He founded the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity and co-chairs the Black Studies Association. His research focuses on systemic racism, decolonization, and Black radicalism, with notable works like *Back to Black* (2018) and *Resisting Racism* (2013). Andrews critiques institutional racism in education and global systems, advocating for reparations and academic decolonization. His writings span topics like whiteness studies, intersectionality, and the legacy of colonialism. He actively engages with grassroots movements and policy reform, emphasizing the intersection of scholarship and activism. Research interests include Black Studies curriculum reform, racial capitalism, and the psychological impacts of racism. He critiques public health systems and universities for systemic inequities, arguing for structural changes rather than superficial diversity efforts. Andrews' work bridges academic discourse and community action, often challenging dominant narratives about race, empire, and migration. Affiliations: Birmingham City University, Centre for Critical Social Research, Black Studies Association, Harambee Organisation of Black Unity Awards: None explicitly listed, though his work has received significant scholarly and public attention. Advising: No formal advisees listed, though he mentors activists and scholars through organizational roles. Labs/Teams: Centre for Critical Social Research (focuses on race, class, and gender issues).

Wolfram DrewsView profile

Professor

• Cultural History of Politics in the Middle Ages
• Comparative History
• World and Global History
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Wolfram Drews is a Professor of Medieval History specializing in early and high middle ages, with a focus on transcultural history at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster since March 2011. He is actively involved in the Cluster of Excellence as both a Principal Investigator and member of the Board of Directors. His research spans multiple fields including cultural history of politics, world and global history, and strategies of integration between Christian and Islamic societies in the medieval period. His academic background includes: Habilitation at the University of Cologne (2007) PhD from Freie Universität Berlin (2000) MA in History, Jewish Studies and Theology from Freie Universität Berlin (1998) MA (Diploma) in English and Spanish from Humboldt-Universität Berlin (1991) Drews' research primarily explores the complex interrelationships between Christian, Jewish, and Islamic societies during the medieval period, with particular emphasis on Spain. His work examines how political power was constructed and maintained across cultural boundaries, how religious identities were negotiated, and how knowledge systems interacted across the Mediterranean world. He has developed innovative approaches to transcultural history that move beyond traditional national and religious frameworks to examine the fluid interactions between different medieval societies. His scholarship reveals how medieval societies constantly redefined their boundaries through processes of entanglement, conflict, and coexistence. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on religious interactions, political legitimacy, and cultural entanglements in medieval Spain and the broader Mediterranean world. Drews frequently examines how religious communities negotiated their identities and political positions within pluralistic societies, with particular attention to Jewish communities in Christian and Islamic contexts. His work shows increasing engagement with global and comparative frameworks for understanding medieval political and religious dynamics. Drews has received significant recognition for his scholarly contributions: Member of Academia Europaea (2018) Dumbarton Oaks Fellowship (2012) Friedrich-Meinecke-Preis (2001) DAAD Scholarship (1994) TEMPUS Scholarship (1991) As an academic leader, Drews serves as executive director of the Institute of Early Medieval Studies and editor of the journal "Frühmittelalterliche Studien." He has supervised doctoral students including Franziska Kleybolte (2022) and Nadeem Khan (2017), focusing on topics related to religious minorities and political structures in medieval Spain. His leadership extends to various research initiatives including the Excellence Cluster "Religion und Politik" and the research group "Xenokratie vor Ort." Drews leads significant research projects including "Discourses of Purity and Purification in Medieval Spain" and previously directed "Monarchical Rule and Religious Community-Building" until 2018. His work is situated within several theoretical frameworks examining differentiation, conflict, ambiguity, decision-making, and migration within medieval transcultural contexts.

• Public International Law
• Gender Studies
• Migration and Refugee Studies
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Zeynep Kıvılcım is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Social Sciences at Humboldt University of Berlin . She has held academic positions at Istanbul University (2000–2016) and guest professorships at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and Universität Osnabrück. Her work spans Public International Law , Gender Studies , and Migration/Refugee Studies , focusing on the intersection of human rights , gendered violence , and legal frameworks in Turkey and the EU. Education : Habilitation in Public International Law (2012), Ph.D. in Public International Law (2002), Master of Arts in Public International Law (1996), Sorbonne Language Education Programme (1995), Attorney Apprenticeship (1994). Research & Teaching : Courses on 'Gendering Syrian Refugee Crisis', 'Human Rights', and 'Forced Displacement'. Led projects like 'Gender in Exile' (2015–2017) and contributed to the 'Constitutive Powers of Migration' project (2017). Publications : Co-edited A Gendered Approach to the Syrian Refugee Crisis (Routledge, 2017), authored Gender and Exile: Female and LGBTI Syrian Refugees in Istanbul (Derin Yayınları, 2015). Awards : 2017–2018 Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Fellowship, 2003 UNESCO Post Doc Fellowship, Turkish Ministry of National Education Grant (1995–1996). Presentations : Keynote speeches on 'Gender and Refugee Rights', 'Legal Strategies against Authoritarian Rule', and 'EU-Turkey Refugee Deal' at international conferences (2014–2019). Email: zeynep.kivilcim@hu-berlin.de

Marc BungenbergView profile

Professor

• Public International Law
• European Law
• International Economic Law
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Prof. Dr. Marc Bungenberg is a full Professor and Chairholder in Public Law, Public International Law, European Law, and International Economic Law at the Saarland University , where he also serves as the Director of the Europa-Institut . He leads a postgraduate LL.M. program in European and International Law and holds the prestigious Jean Monnet Chair for International Dispute Settlement and the Rule of Law, funded by the European Commission. Institution: Saarland University School: Europa-Institut Department: Chair of Public Law, Public International Law, European Law, International Economic Law Academic Rank: Professor Active Research Leadership: Jean Monnet Chair (since 2021) His research centers on European and International Trade Law , with a focus on foreign trade, investment protection, WTO law, public procurement, state aid, and international raw materials law. He is particularly engaged in reforming investor-state dispute settlement through the design of a Multilateral Investment Court (MIC), advocating for transparency, rule of law, and enforceability in international investment governance. The Draft Statute of the Multilateral Investment Court , co-authored with August Reinisch, represents a major scholarly contribution, proposing a treaty-based international organization with a two-tier judicial structure, a secretariat, and enforcement mechanisms. This work reflects a consistent trend in his research: strengthening legal accountability and institutional legitimacy in global economic law. His scientific recognition includes two Jean Monnet Chairs awarded by the European Commission, highlighting excellence in EU-focused research and education. These chairs support public outreach, workshops, conferences, and publications aimed at promoting the EU’s rule-of-law values in international dispute resolution. Jean Monnet Chair for International Dispute Settlement and the Rule of Law (2021) Jean Monnet Chair for Sustainable and Secure EU Raw Materials Law and Policy Prof. Bungenberg actively supervises doctoral research, with 12 PhD candidates presenting under his supervision in 2022. He organizes academic events such as PhD colloquia, seminars (e.g., in Frauenchiemsee and Lausanne), and the European Summer Course, fostering interdisciplinary and international academic exchange. His team also publishes the Jean Monnet Papers series, contributing to scholarly discourse on EU law and international dispute resolution.

Elisabeth TimmView profile

Professor

• Cultural Anthropology
• European Ethnology
• Popular Genealogy and Family Research
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Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Timm holds the Chair of Cultural Anthropology at the Institute for Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology , University of Münster. With a career spanning decades, her work bridges academic research with public engagement through projects like "Erzählen Deine Gene Dir Deine Geschichte?!" , which won the 2024 Citizen-Science-Preis der Universitätsstiftung Münster. She critiques political movements opposing gender and race theory while maintaining scientific rigor. Research Focus: Her scholarship examines genealogy as knowledge practice, single-family homes as social ontologies, and the intersections of culture, science, and politics. She leads interdisciplinary projects connecting archives, museums, and citizen science initiatives. Scientific Awards: Citizen-Science-Preis (2024) Dr. Fritz Landenberger-Preis (2009) Research Fellowship in Vienna (2009) Public Engagement: Regularly participates in exhibitions like "Familienmacher" (Österreichisches Museum für Volkskunde) and debates on topics such as genetic data ethics and urban development.