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SUMMARY:Global Reads: Under Development
DESCRIPTION:This event has now passed. Watch the recording below: \n \n\nJoin Global Reads for books\, thought-provoking discussions\, and meaningful connections!\nAs humanitarian crises and inequality persist\, understanding the landscape of global development is more crucial than ever. Join AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about a gripping memoir – Under Development: A Journey Without Maps by Ian Smillie. \nIn this session\, celebrated author and international development expert Ian Smillie will be joined by Maureen O’Neil\, Chair\, Water Aid International to discuss his five-decade career navigating some of the world’s most challenging contexts\, from the Biafran War in Nigeria to combatting blood diamonds. Together\, they will lead attendees in a dialogue on why the fight against poverty remains one of the world’s most enduring challenges. \nIf you’re passionate about global issues\, humanitarian work\, or simply love a good story that challenges conventional thinking\, this event is for you. \nAdditional information for attendees: \n\nWhen you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the event.\nPlease note that this event will be offered in English only.\n\nQuestions? Akfc.events@akdn.org \nSpeakers\nIan Smillie \nGuest Author \nIan Smillie has lived in Sierra Leone\, Nigeria\, and Bangladesh and has worked extensively in Pakistan\, India\, and Sri Lanka. He was a founder of the Canadian NGO\, Inter Pares\, Executive Director of CUSO\, and was a leader in the campaign against « blood diamonds. » Smilie has worked as a consultant with many Canadian\, British\, American\, and European organizations and is the author of several books\, including The Alms Bazaar\, The Charity of Nations\, Freedom from Want and Blood on the Stone: Greed\, Corruption and War in the Global Diamond Trade. His most recent book\, Under Development: A Journey Without Maps\, was published earlier this year. Smillie is a member of the Order of Canada. \nMaureen O’Neil \nChair\, Water Aid International \nMaureen O’Neil has led public sector organizations for more than 40 years in both federal and provincial governments and the not-for-profit sector. The organizations she led were responsible for public policy in both domestic and international spheres and covered gender\, human rights\, and development\, as well as healthcare reform. She was President of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)for 11 years and has served on many not-for-profit boards\, including chairing the Board of Governors of Carleton University. In 2011\, Ms. O’Neil was named an Officer of the Order of Canada. She has been awarded honorary doctorates from Laurier\, Carleton\, and the University of Ottawa. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/fr/event/global-reads-under-development/
LOCATION:La Délégation de l’imamat ismaili\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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