How is development assistance changing in theory and in practice? Location: (except where noted otherwise) The Kimmel Center, 9th Fl. 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10003 (at the corner of LaGuardia Place)
Thursday, April 3rd, 4:30 pm – 6 pm Reading Group and Preparation Event PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place in the Jersey Conference Room, 295 Lafayette St., 3rd Fl. Friday, April 4th, 9:30 am – 12 pm Panel 1: Ideas – The Changing World of Development in Theory What are the consequences of an institutional focus on performance management? What are the trends in development thinking about conditions and frameworks for aid delivery? Friday, April 4th, 12 pm – 1 pm: Breakout Groups with Panelists Panelists will lead break out group discussions. Attendees will be given preparatory reading material. Friday, April 4th, 1 pm - 2:15 pm: Lunchtime Address With María Otero, President & CEO, ACCION International What role can development assistance agencies play in sectors like microfinance that are also being funded by social venture capital and private philanthropy? Friday, April 4th, 2:15pm - 4:30pm: Panel 2: Actions – The Changing World of Development in Practice What is the impact on the ground of new frameworks and private capital involvement? What are the associated changes in development practice and which of these will stand the test of time? Friday, April 4th, 5 pm - 6:30 pm Reception
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