WHAT
GDN hosted its 13th Annual Global Development Conference titled ‘Urbanization and Development: Delving Deeper into the Nexus.’ About 350 participants attended the conference from all over the world. The conference was a prime opportunity for the exchange of ideas on the above important topic with internationally renowned researchers, representatives of national and international organizations and sponsors of research. See Planning for Justice: Susan Fainstein on Urban Planning and Policy. The conference also showcased the Global Development Awards Competition [read more].
WHY
The world is facing unprecedented levels of urbanization. With urban areas becoming the source of livelihoods for a majority of the population around the globe, a huge toll on resources is undertaken. Planning of urban areas, and their impact on the environment become extremely important issues of consideration. Development, in other words, becomes synonymous to Urbanization. The future of the world will surely be urban. The Budapest Conference focused on the overall important nexus between urbanization and development, showcasing local, interdisciplinary research to illuminate ways forward for future policymaking. Read: Globalization Privileges Particular Kinds of Economy – Saskia Sassen on Urbanization and Development and Op-Ed on Budapest Conference by Gerardo della Paolera and George Mavrotas
WHERE
The conference was held in Budapest, Hungary.
WHO
The international event was held in partnership with the Central European University (CEU). Read Q&A with Rector John Shattuck, Central European University.
WHEN
The three day conference was held on 16-18 June, 2012.
RESOURCES
Concept Note | Conference Program at a Glance | Conference Program | Papers and Presentations | Summary of Conference Proceedings | Press Release (English) Press Release (Hungarian) | Media Coverage | Watch Conference Trailer