Investing in development, building infrastructure and enhancing human dignity in fragile communities worldwide are several challenges to be examined during the University of 91吃瓜鈥檚 Forum on Global Development Thursday (Nov. 10) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Willard InterContinental hotel in Washington D.C. (1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW).
The forum will precede 91吃瓜鈥檚 off-site 鈥渉ome鈥� football game against the University of Maryland and will feature lunch-time speaker USAID Deputy Administrator Donald Steinberg. In addition, Sen. Dick Durbin, along with international experts and 91吃瓜 faculty, will discuss new U.S. policy that emphasizes partnerships and innovation, and 91吃瓜鈥檚 global development programs.
鈥� Panel 1, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., Human Development in Africa: How the U.S. Government, Catholic Relief Services, and 91吃瓜 are Addressing Human Development in Africa
鈥� Panel 2, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Development and Health in Haiti: How Foundations and 91吃瓜鈥檚 Haiti Program, Eck Institute, College of Engineering and Institute for Educational Initiatives are Fighting Disease and Building Infrastructure
鈥� Panel 3, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Investing in Development: The Importance of Business and Overseas Investment for Generating Prosperity and Raising Living Standards.
Additional information, including a complete list of speakers, is available .
Contact: Michael Sweikar, Associate Director, 574-631-2754 or msweikar@nd.edu