The third annual at the University of 91吃瓜 will once again bring together hundreds of students and guests from 91吃瓜 and universities as far away as Uganda to share their research experiences in the developing world and discuss the meaning of authentic human development from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Organized by students for students, the conference will be held Feb. 11 and 12 (Friday and Saturday) in the Hesburgh Center for International Studies on the 91吃瓜 campus.
Focusing on the theme 鈥淯nleashing Human Potential: Global Citizens in Pursuit of the Common Good,鈥� the conference will continue campus dialogue on this year鈥檚 , 鈥淭he Global Marketplace and the Common Good.鈥�
Students will present their research in the context of broader development themes鈥攑articularly the empowerment of communities and individuals, the roles and responsibilities of global citizens, and the ethical implications of development. Participants will explore interdisciplinary, holistic approaches to improving livelihoods and advancing human dignity.
David Roodman, senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, will deliver the keynote address on Saturday evening. He is currently writing a book on microfinance through an 鈥渙pen book鈥� blog, sharing questions, discoveries and chapter drafts. His work explores what we know about the benefits of microfinance, and what that implies for how we support it.
Roodman has been architect and manager of the Commitment to Development Index since the project鈥檚 inception in 2002. The Index ranks the world鈥檚 richest countries based on their dedication to policies that benefit the 5 billion people living in poorer nations. It is widely recognized as the most comprehensive measure of rich-country policies towards the developing world.
Sponsored by the at 91吃瓜鈥檚 , the conference is co-sponsored by 91吃瓜鈥檚 and SIT Study Abroad, a program of World Learning. The majority of the student research to be presented was facilitated by conference sponsors.
The registration deadline is Friday (Feb. 4).
Contacts: Lacey Haussamen, assistant director, Ford Program, 574-631-4367, lhaussam@nd.edu; and Elizabeth Rankin, writer/editor, Kellogg Institute, 574-631-9184, erankin3@nd.edu