18 October 2023

Launch of Development Leadership Dialogue

Key information

Date: 18 October 2023
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: SOAS University of London
Room: Brunei gallery lecture theatre

About this event

We are pleased to Launch the new Institute at SOAS 'Development Leadership Dialogue Institute' - DLD- led by the three co-Directors, namely Professor Ha-Joon Chang, Professor Christopher Cramer and Dr. Jonathan Di John.

The DLD brings together leading academics and professionals to discuss the challenges in implementing development policies and it aims to foster better understanding of new practices and ideas.

Programme

Opening Remarks by Professor Ha-Joon Chang, DLD co-Director
Speeches by Adam Habib, Director, SOAS & Heung-Soo Kim, Executive Vice President (EVP), Hyundai Motor Group
Signing Ceremony
Panel Discussion entitled 'Ending Poverty in the 21st century?' moderated by David Pilling, Journalist Financial Times.
Closing Remarks by Dr Jonathan Di John, DLD co-Director
Drinks Reception

Panellists

Professor Arkebe Oqubay (SOAS, British Academy)
Professor Naila Kabeer (LSE & DLD Fellow)
Professor Christopher Cramer (SOAS and DLD co-Director)

The Development Leadership Dialogue Institute (DLD Institute) is generously supported by Hyundai Motor UK Ltd and Kia UK Ltd.

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