THE CONCEPT
The Global Development Conference is the Global Development Network’s (GDN) flagship event, held in a different region and on a different theme each year. It hosts high-level, inclusive, evidence-based debates on current development challenges and priorities, with most participants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which is its trademark.
This event provides promising and established researchers with an opportunity to disseminate their work, share their ideas, and foment Global North-South interactions between academics and policymakers aiming to foster a global network. Moreover, it offers new Southern perspectives on sustainable development issues that are mostly debated in high-income countries and reinforces cooperation and development effectiveness.
Global Development Conference 2024 has been reframed to go beyond the traditional conference model and centre on capacity-building and networking activities in informal settings aligned with regional priorities directly connected to the thematic focus of each edition.
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2024
The 2024 Global Development Conference is being structured in an innovative way to transcend traditional plenary formats, prioritising an immersive capacity-building experience while delving into climate change challenges across diverse contexts. The Global Synergies: Climate Resilience Strategies for a Sustainable Tomorrow is envisioned to set the stage for an international convergence of academics, practitioners, and policymakers mainly from the Global South but not exclusively so that there is a debate that considers issues at a global scale.
The 2024 Global Development Conference will take place in Fiji from November 26-28, 2024. It is organised in partnership with the University of the South Pacific and the Government of Fiji.
KEY AUDIENCES
Most of the participants will be from LMICs and the academic and policy communities in the host country and region actively participate in the conference and are overrepresented in comparison to other regions. High-level dignitaries, along with top academics and opinion leaders from the host country and region, contribute and shape the debate together with their counterparts from around the world.
Our conference pioneers an innovative blend of knowledge exchange and intensive capacity-building, fostering a collaborative atmosphere with a diverse group of profiles and backgrounds.
CONFERENCE AMBITIONS
GLOBAL SYNERGY: The Global Development Conference aims to forge powerful synergies between the Global South and North, creating impactful partnerships for climate research and action.
SKILL AMPLIFICATION: It will equip participants with advanced skills and actionable knowledge, empowering them to tackle complex global climate challenges.
REGIONAL WISDOM ELEVATION: The conference will highlight climate-resilient strategies tailored to diverse environmental and societal contexts by elevating regional wisdom.
YOUTH RENAISSANCE: It also aims to empower youth, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the global climate agenda.
NETWORKING CONSTELLATION: The conference will establish a lasting network of professionals, researchers, and practitioners committed to ongoing collaboration for global climate resilience.
