NYU Development Research Institute

Since the announcement of the South African Government of National Unity (GNU), there has been mixed feelings in and outside the country. To ensure success, it is crucial to understand the challenges and opportunities this presents. Ann Bernstein, founder and executive director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE), South Africa’s leading development think tank will be sharing the challenges and opportunities of South Africa’s government of national unity.

Date: December 9, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location:14A Washington Mews, New York 10003

Register https://www.nyudri.org/events-index/2024/12/9/south-africas-government-of-national-unity-challenges-and-opportunities

Recent years have seen a fierce debate in both developed and developing countries over economic reforms labeled as neoliberal, such as trade and financial liberalization and macroeconomic stabilization. The consequences of such policies for growth, poverty, and inequality are disputed. Many have suggested that neoliberalism is dead.

Join us for the 2024 DRI Annual Conference themed "Economics after Neoliberalism”. This conference offers new perspectives on this discussion.

📅 Date: Monday, March 25, 2024
🕙 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm EST (doors open at 9:30am)
📍 Location: Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, Kimmel Center for University Life (4th Floor), 60 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012

Program Highlights:
• Introductory Remarks by Linda G. Mills, President of NYU
• Panel discussion with renowned speakers- Lawrence Summers & Suresh Naidu, moderated by William Easterly
• Audience Q&A

Register here and secure your spot! https://www.nyudri.org/events-index/2024-dri-annual-conference

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NYU Africa House is thrilled to announce funding for research grants! Current NYU students, this is your chance to explore short-term research opportunities with an Africa House Fellowship. Dive into your passion projects and get financial support!

Deadline for applications: March 1st, 2024 (or the date specified on the fellowship page).

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! See the below image for more details on the flyer or visit: nyuafricahouse.org/fellowships to learn about the diverse fellowships available!

Join us for the inaugural year of what promises to be a thought-provoking annual event Peace and War Between Nations, curated by Guy Sorman. The title is the same as a seminal essay by Raymond Aron, published in Paris in 1965.

A remarkable assembly of contemporary thinkers will come together to debate and explore various topics that touch upon some of the most intractable problems of our time.

For the first installment of Peace and War Between Nations, panelists Adekeye Adebajo, Philippe Etienne, Happymon Jacob, Yaw Nyarko, Yusuke Shimizu, Kenneth Weinstein will discuss "The concept of Global South and its origins: a new conflict risk?"

Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm (ET)
Place- La Maison Française NYU and Zoom

Please note that this event will take place in English.
This event is open to all, and accessible in person and online via Zoom.

RSVP (Attend In Person)- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peace-war-between-nations-tickets-759894724577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Zoom Registration- https://nyu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ffzPIv3CTYiddTJynhh6Xg #/registration

Sessions to follow:
-December 11th : Dangerous Borders: Ukraine, Gaza, Taiwan , China Southern Sea, the Himalaya, Saharan Africa.

-February 26, 2024: A Roadmap Towards Peaceful Coexistence

This event is made possible through generous support from Région Normandie.