Nalanda University to Host Major Development Dialogue on Sustainable Futures
Patna: Nalanda University (NU) is set to host the two-day Nalanda Development Dialogue (NDD) from March 8 on its campus in Rajgir. This significant event will convene policymakers, scholars, development practitioners, and thought leaders from across the globe to deliberate on pathways for sustainable and inclusive development.
Platform for Informed Discussion on Global Development
Organized by the university's Centre for Studies in Development and Sustainability (CSDS), the NDD aims to create a robust platform for informed discussion on critical topics. These include:
- The future of development thinking
- Global governance frameworks
- Collaborative solutions for inclusive and sustainable growth
A university official stated on Saturday that the initiative draws inspiration from the ancient Nalanda tradition of global intellectual exchange. It seeks to revive meaningful policy conversations in today's rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.
Distinguished Participants and Key Speakers
The dialogue will feature participation from several distinguished scholars and policy experts from India and abroad. Key speakers and participants include:
- Dr Shamika Ravi - Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM and Secretary to the Government of India
- Prof Thomas Pogge - Yale University
- Prof Deepak Nayyar - Emeritus Professor of Economics, JNU
- Tetsushi Sonobe - Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo
- Stephan Klingebiel - German Institute of Development and Sustainability
- Andre de Mello e Souza - International Policy Centre for Inclusive Development (IPC-ID)
- Achyut Wagle - Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University
Strengthening Academic-Policy Interfaces
Through the NDD, Nalanda University aims to strengthen academic-policy interfaces and encourage collaborative thinking on sustainable futures. Officials emphasized that the focus will be particularly on the context of Asia and the Global South. This dialogue represents a concerted effort to bridge theoretical research with practical policy implementation, fostering innovative approaches to development challenges.
The event underscores NU's commitment to reviving its historical legacy as a center of learning and exchange, adapting it to address contemporary global issues. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the Nalanda Development Dialogue aspires to contribute to more equitable and resilient development models worldwide.
