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They’re brilliant. They’re changing the world. And they’re giving free lectures. Celebrating IDRC's 40 th anniversary, the Speakers of Renown series brings together the best minds in international development for free public lectures on a wide range of pressing issues. Upcoming speakers include: Sign up for this page's RSS feed to get instant alerts when information regarding this series is available.
2010-03-22 14:00 (Ottawa) DST
Eminent scholar Xue Lan: “China’s Engagement with Africa — Challenges or Opportunities? For whom?”
Dr Lan will examine China’s aid to Africa in the broad context of the country’s involvement with the continent. He will analyze the evolution of China’s foreign aid policy and its potential for long-term engagement with Africa.
2010-04-08 17:00 (Ottawa) DST
Ramachandra Guha: Ten reasons why India will not and must not become a superpower
In an IDRC public lecture, renowned Indian historian and biographer Ramachandra Guha will critically explore India’s future on the world stage. Analyzing the deep fault-lines within Indian society, politics, economics, and culture, he suggests that talk of Indian superstardom is highly premature.
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