Application Deadline: 22 April, 2021.
The Campbell Collaboration and the Global Development Network have decided to join hands and co-host their flagship event for 2021, from 18-26 October 2021. The Call for Proposals is open now (links below) and will close on 22 April, 2021.
Titled, ‘Evidence for Development: What Works Global Summit 2021,’ the conference will target 400 participants, drawn from a diverse group of researchers, evaluators, policymakers, representatives of international organizations, civil society, development practitioners and the private sector. The conference will cover a number of themes and events.
| Themes | Events |
| Innovative approaches to knowledge brokeringMeasuring ImpactInnovative approaches to impact evaluation and evidence synthesisAssessing evidence claimsClimate change, biodiversity and developmentHealth-environment-economic wellbeing nexusInequality and social inclusionBuilding resilienceSocial protectionMental healthBetter business practicesTransitions (social, environmental, energy, political, economic) AI, Big data, Machine Learning and DevelopmentIndustrial policy and productivityYouth EmploymentQuality of EducationCrime and justiceChild protectionGovernance and accountability | Parallel sessions in a range of formats to encourage broad participationRapid fire presentation sessions of the latest evidence for developmentAn online poster session and presentations of competitively selected short videosA conference expo with information about the conference organizers and sponsorsVirtual coffee table chat sessions for networkingPlenary sessions by leaders in the field of evidence for development |
This conference will also serve as GDN’s 20th Global Development Conference.
For further information please contact: Ramona Angelescu Naqvi on rangelescu@gdn.int
Official Website: Global Development Conference 2021
