RDI Network Exchange 25 Conference

The RDI Network Exchange program has been designed to encourage dialogue and mutual learning. 

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​Keynote speakers will explore the major trends shaping Australia’s development sector today, what the sector needs to do differently, and how we can move towards a new, more equitable development endeavour.

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Panel conversations and research and practice showcases will provide insights on:

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• locally led development

• climate resilience and sustainable development

• economic empowerment and livelihoods

• gender and women’s leadership

• governance

• development financing

• health

• monitoring, evaluation, research and learning and more.

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Experts will offer masterclasses on:

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• political economy analysis

• supporting local leadership

• strengths based approaches to development; and

• writing blogs and opinion pieces.

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And there will be plenty of  opportunities for networking and interaction, including facilitated meet-ups on topics such as cultural diversity in the aid sector, sharing research findings with communities, and measuring the success of climate change adaptation as well as a participatory welcome session, daily small-group reflection sessions, and a conference dinner.

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See the current conference program (event schedule) below. Please note that the program is subject to change up until the 10 and 11 July. Check back here for the up-to-date schedule.