What Voices of Development is: A student-led, multidisciplinary conference on international development
Who Should Attend: Students, academics, and practitioners engaged in development, as well as the broader community
Where: The University of Toronto Scarborough
When: February 3rd and 4th, 2012
Why: We believe it is imperative that students in development have meaningful opportunities to connect with each other, and with the broader development community. We also believe that in order for us to confront the challenges that lie ahead, but also understand the problems of our past, we must find ways to include more perspectives into development discourse. This conference aims to provide a forum where these perspectives can be heard.
Theme: Voices of Development
What does having a voice mean in the field of international development? Who is being heard, and who remains silent? Who is listening, and to whom? Who are these silent voices? Why are they silent? What are the implications of their silence? And what can we as participants in the conference learn from analyzing the issue? This conference will ask critical questions of development, and through panel discussions and workshops, work toward answers. It will give participants an opportunity to hear a diverse range of voices, and will ensure that all those involved are given a chance to be heard.