Urban Poverty

In 2011 TCDC introduces a new concept of short seminars aimed at testing and exploring new fields of Development work.


Seminar Code
SSb

Seminar duration
3 days

When is the Seminar

12th - 14th September


Seminar Objectives

This new activity is based on the successful Annual Symposiums that MS-TCDC have historically been hosting for a number of years with a focus on a limited number of partner organization – Now we intend to open this up for more engaged development practitioners to generate more reflection and learning!

The intention is to bring together between 30 – 70 development practitioners for 3 days from across civil society, government, private sector and academia around well defined new thematic issues and reflective questions – Through well structured reflective processes, we will try to generate new learning and insight for future use in various areas. All participants will receive an end of seminar Learning & Reflection report plus a number of resource materials before, during and after the events. You are free to choose participation in one, two or all three seminars depending on interest and availability.

Seminar Content

Seminar key issues & reflective questions

  • Urban poverty in a nutshell – Its key causes, components, and consequences?
  • Related issues to urban poverty: Land Rights, Food Security, Governance issues, Conflict & violence, Health & pollution
  • Some success stories – What has contributed to positive change for the poor and marginalised?
  • Slum Dwellers International – A story of claiming rights and regaining dignity!
  • Looking ahead for alternative economic models, solidarity economy and inclusion of the urban poor – What options are there?
Target Group
Development practitioners across the line working with any of the three subjects in any way possible from CSOs, Government, Private Sector, FBOs, Social Movements, Donors and/or Academia/research.

Fee for the Seminar

Single room US$ 350
Shared double US$ 250
(incl. Tuition and full board)


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