“Changing the Power Dynamic: Alternative Models of International

Who: Yael Falico, Program Director, Latin America, International Development Exchange (IDEX); Maggie Kamau, Regional Director, Africa, International Child Resource Institute (ICRI); Anuradha Mittal, Executive Director, The Oakland Institute
Moderated by Pete Stanga, Executive Director, International Development Exchange (IDEX)
What: “Changing the Power Dynamic: Alternative Models of International
Development”
Event: Recent media focus on African debt relief has raised the profile of international development assistance, but there is another part of the story: all over the world, ordinary people are developing unique ways to improve conditions within their communities. Our panelists will discuss some of these alternatives to traditional, top-down development, and examine the long-term prospects for such models.
When: Thursday, Sept. 1; check-in: 5:30 PM, program: 6:00 PM
Where: World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., 2nd Floor Conference Room, San Francisco
Admission Costs: Members: FREE; Students w/ ID: $5; Non-members: $15; Co-sponsors: $7
Info: (415) 293-4600, http://www.itsyourworld.org