Conferences 2006-2007
A listing of events, conferences and seminars relating to development and development issues in Australia and overseas.
Please send additions or updates to devnetwork@anu.edu.au.
Democracy, Development and Civil Society in India
Conference on Democracy, Development and Civil Society in India, University of Melbourne, 20-21 September 2007. See conference flier for more details - click here.
Biofuels, Energy and Agriculture: Powering Towards World Food Security?
The Crawford Fund's Annual 2007 conference will be held in mid-August at Parliament House, Canberra. The event will bring together international and national leaders and specialists to discuss biofuels, energy and agriculture and their role in food security and sustainable agriculture. For more information see conference flier.
Addressing Poverty: Pro-poor Growth and Financial Inclusion in Asia Pacific
The Development Studies Network is pleased to announce an international symposium in Canberra, 5-6 December 2006 examining: New economic models that benefit the poor; How can community-based economies be promoted? How does the private sector contribute? Promoting pro-poor growth in the Pacific: Case studies. Visit colloquium home page by clicking here. Download registration form here. Download programme here.
Associated event: Overseas Development Institute workshop: Bridging Research, Policy and Practice
ODI will present a workshop that will provide researchers, policy makers and development practitioners from the region the opportunity to learn the latest theory and practical methods for bridging research and policy with a focus on effective economic policy for improving the livelihoods of the very poor. December 7 in Canberra. Places for this intensive workshop are limited to 50. To register, use form given above.
Tsunami Evaluation Coalition Workshops
A series of half-day workshops will be held in Melbourne (October 19) and Canberra (October 25) to discuss the lessons learnt from the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami. The workshop is based around one of the largest ever humanitarian evaluations, the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition (TEC), which covers the first 11 months of the disaster and was completed in late July. The TEC involved more than 40 key aid-related agencies including the UN, donor governments and NGOs. The TEC workshop will also present opportunities for other players, namely governments, local councils, NGOs, emergency services and other community members the opportunity to learn, discuss and apply the lessons from this massive natural disaster, as well as provide the tools to implement further initiatives for future responses. For more details, please download event brochure (with registration details).
Bringing Together The World of HIV Science to Address the Challenges of Research, Prevention and Treatment
The International AIDS Society (IAS) and the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM) will host the 4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2007) in Sydney 22-25 July 2007. See conference website for more details.
Shaping a New Global Reality: The Rise of Asia and its Implications
The eighth annual Global Development Conference will be held in Beijing, China, from January 14-16, 2007. Updates and additional information will be posted on the Global Development Network website, click here for access.
Southern Perspectives on Development: Dialogue or Division?
The aim of this three-day event is to bring together a variety of perspectives to bear on the intellectual and policy challenges faced by scholars and practitioners in the field of development. The event will be held at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, from 30 November-2 December 2006. Download a copy of the event flier here.
Pacific Transnationalism: Tracing Ties to the Homelands
La Trobe University, Melbourne,
November 20-22 2006. The multiple ties between Pacific diasporic peoples and their island homelands will be the focus of this international, multidisciplinary conference. For decades these ties have influenced the economic, socio-cultural and political dimensions of Islander communities at home and overseas. These ties are becoming increasingly complex, with the impact of new travel and communications technologies, globalisation, and moves towards regional integration.
The conference represents a unique opportunity for academics and community representatives to discuss a topic that has significant implications for the future viability of Pacific Island states. A key outcome of the conference will be a publication on Pacific Transnationalism and a linked website, which will provide an ongoing hub for discussion and resources relevant to this topic.
For more information, visit the conference website (by clicking on underlined words).
Fourth Australasian Discourse Theory Summer School
The 4th Australasian Discourse Theory Summer School is taking place at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand from 20 Nov to 15 Dec 2006. You may enroll in any of the following: Introduction to Discourse Theory (20 to 24 Nov) Dr Alejandro Groppo, Universidad Nacional de Villa Maria, Argentina;
Discourse Theory and Deconstruction (27 Nov to 1 Dec) Dr Lasse Thomassen, University of Limerick, Ireland;
Critical Theory and Discourse Theory (4 to 8 Dec) Dr Mark Devenney, University of Brighton, England;
Applying Discourse Theory (11 to 15 Dec) Dr David Howarth, University of Essex, England.
For further information, and to enroll online: http://www.vuw.ac.nz/conted/discoursetheory. For course content enquiries contact:
Peter Kitchenman, Convenor, 00 64 4 463 9488 (office), 00 64 4 389 4167 (Home), peter.kitchenman@vuw.ac.nz
Measuring Effectiveness in Humanitarian Development Aid
Understanding the frameworks for measuring effectiveness is critical for the delivery of quality development programmes and relief aid. World Vision Australia, with Deakin University and the Burnet Institute, present this conference November 2-3 to provide opportunities for development and relief experts to share successful demonstration projects; provide an opportunity to identify obstacles and and challenges related to measuring impact; and discuss successful measurement approaches that will shape the way forward. Workshop submissions are being accepted. For further information or registration please contact Andre Renzaho, World Vision Australia, +613 9287 2534, measuringeffectiveness@worldvision.com.au, or visit www.worldvision.com.au/measuringeffectiveness.
Regional Conference on Institutions, Globalisation and their Impacts on Labour Markets in Pacific Island Countries
As the title suggests, this conference will examine labour market institutions and the impact of global economic integration on the Pacific island countries. The event will be held at Fiji's University of the South Pacific on 17-19 October 2006. Click here to read event flier.
The Future of Humanitarian Action
Traditional ways of doing relief are being challenged by the complexities of the current global landscape. Questions on the universality of the humanitarian enterprise and the implications of wider security agendas means there is a growing need for innovative research on the effectiveness of humanitarian action and consideration of new models of working. The Future of Humanitarian Action will provide an update on the latest research from the world's crises response regions and explore emerging project strategies. Melbourne, September 27. For further information please contact Karen Alexander, World Vision Australia, (03) 9287 2296. Click here to download event flier and registration form.
HIV and Overseas Work
This workshop has been developed by the HIV & HCV Education Projects in collaboration with ACFID, ASHM, AVI, Burnet Institute, Griffith University , JTAI, MSF, NAPWA, Oxfam, Red Cross, The University of Queensland School of Medicine and World Vision. It is a new project and presents snapshot coverage of contemporary issues in HIV and assumes no prior knowledge in this area. A key component of the day is the provision of resources and contacts to source further information. The development of this workshop is in response to the number of participants attending education activities in HIV to upskill in this area prior to their departure for work overseas. It is planned that the workshop will be staged twice a year. For more information contact Jean Martin at the University of Queensland (Tel. (07) 3346 4749), visit the workshop website www.som.uq.edu.au/hivandhcvprojects, or download workshop flier and/or workshop registration form by clicking the underlined words.
Creating Healthy Societies through Inclusion and Equity
The International Society for Equity in Health (ISEQH) welcomes those interested in promoting equity in health to share experience and expertise at its Fourth International Conference in Adelaide, Australia, September 11th-13th.
The overarching theme for the ISEQH's Fourth International Conference reflects the central role of social, political, and economic determinants in creating health. Aboriginal health and use of the arts to promote health equity will feature in the conference programme.
For more information regarding the conference go to http://www.iseqh.org/conf2006_en.htm
Safe Water Guide Workshops
World Vision Australia and WaterAid Australia hosted workshops exploring the applications of the AusAID Safe Water Guide for the Australian Aid Program. Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, July 19-August 3. For further information please contact safewaterguide@worldvision.com.au, see
www.worldvision.com.au/safewaterguide, or contact Leeanne Grima or John McKenzie on (03) 9287 2233. Download workshop flier by clicking here.
Beyond the Crisis in Timor-Leste: Options for future stability
Public seminar and discussion, Friday June 9 2006, 9.00-4.00 (lunch included). Coombs Lecture Theatre, Australian National University, Canberra. Click here for conference flier.
Regional Research Competition
The Oceania Development Network invites development researchers who are nationals of and normally resident in Pacific Island States to enter its 2006 regional research competition. For details, click here for conference flier.
Southern Perspectives on Development: Dialogue or Division?
The Aotearoa New Zealand International Development Studies Network Conference 2006. The Conference is to be held at the University of Otago, Dunedin, Aotearoa/New Zealand from 30 November to 2 December 2006.
Further information on conference themes and registration is available from http://www.devnet.org.nz. Download a conference flier by clicking here.
Education for the end of poverty: Implementing the Millennium Development Goals
RMIT University and World Vision Australia symposium to be held 28 April 2006. For more information click here.
