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Thematic Development Conferences
The Progress Research Foundation (PRF) organizes annual thematic conferences as a key component of its academic and policy engagement activities. These conferences are characterized by:
- Thematic Focus: Each conference centers on a specific, timely theme relevant to development in the Global South.
- Cutting-Edge Topics: Addressing emerging issues such as Artificial Intelligence in development and Corporate Social Responsibility strategies.
- Policy Relevance: Focusing on topics that inform policy strategies, such as achieving development goals in countries like India.
- Global Participation: Bringing together academics, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Encouraging dialogue across various fields related to development studies.
- Collaborative Partnerships: Actively pursuing and establishing collaborations with relevant institutions to enhance impact and reach.
- Platform for Innovation: Providing a forum for presenting new research, ideas, and policy proposals.
These conferences serve as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and shaping the discourse on critical development issues facing the Global South.