Dear all,

On 13^th of October 2011 we launched the International Development Forum with a well-attended meeting of over 50 academics and students from different universities such as Westminster, School of Oriental and African Studies, London School of Economics and Kings College. Dr Dibyesh Anand and Professor David Chandler opened up the meeting on ‘the contested idea of development’; this was followed by a Q and A session. Thanks to all those who came along and please check the blog for details of our next event. We have uploaded the video recordings of the speakers’ presentations: just click on their name. Please feel free to provide comments.

Best wishes,

Farhang

Dr Dibyesh Anand

Professor David Chandler

Dear all
With the launch of International Development Forum this month, 13/10/2012, by the department of Politics and International Relations we are now launching our blog. We aim to stimulate debate on development issues and bring together academics, students and professionals to complement our research and teaching. This blog hopes to offer a new forum for interactions between scholars, students, professionals of various backgrounds and the public at large. Together, we hope we can share information, viewpoints and visions for the future with common goals of advancement and progress for all.
We will include the staff and students research materials: articles, journals, media appearances. We will publicise conferences and meetings of the department of Politics and Internationals Relations and other departments within the University of Westminster as well as other universities in the UK and outside.
We would welcome any support or ideas to develop this forum.
 
Farhang Morady October 2011