Conference: Voices from Fragile States: Education in Conflict and Fragility

April 15, 2013
Columbia University International Affairs Building Room 1501
This conference has been developed by the University of York in partnership with Columbia University, the Institute of International Education / Scholar Rescue Fund and UNICEF. It will bring together representatives from fragile and conflict-affected countries with policy-makers, academics and donors with the aim of building local capacity in the education sector to help deliver peace and long-term development.
Register here: http://fragilestates.eventbrite.co.uk/
Speakers include:
· Professor Alan Smith, UNESCO Chair, University of Ulster
· Dr Allan Goodman, President, Institute of International Education
· Mr Paul Smith, Director USA, British Council
· Dr Tejendra Pherali (Nepal), Liverpool John Moores University
· Dr Alfred Babo (The Ivory Coast), Smith College