DevNet 2002: Contesting Development: Pathways to Better Practice
5-7 December | Massey University | Palmerston North
Background
Massey’s Institute of Development Studies hosted the 3rd biennial conference. This event was attended by over 250 people; 92 papers were offered along with keynote addresses and panel discussions.
Key themes
- development research and education
- Maori development
- North-South relations
- trade issues
- governance and participation
- AIDS, health and gender
- appropriate technologies
- post-conflict development
- development projects
Key sessions
- three panel sessions (trade, governance and human rights) organised by NZAID to encourage feedback on NZAID strategies and policies
- a special meeting on development internship courses
- the launch of the ‘State of the World’s Population’ report
- a workshop on participatory monitoring and evaluation
Conference proceedings
‘Contesting Development: Pathways to Better Practice’ is available from a number of libraries: Global Focus Aotearoa Library (WDEV), Lincoln University Library (LIU), Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Library (WEDT), University of Waikato, Central Library (HU).