The Researchers Alliance for Development an informal, action-oriented, multidisciplinary network of researchers and academics that provides a platform for dialogue and exchange of ideas on international development.

Objectives:
1. Facilitating interaction between the academic community and the World Bank;

2. Mobilizing the academic and student community on development issues and curricula, facilitating mutual flow of knowledge.


The activities of the RAD are coordinated by the Steering Committee composed of 10 researchers.

The RAD Secretariat is located at the World Bank Paris Office and is coordinated by the Development Policy Dialogue Team.

Need to know much?Need to join the Network?Kindly visit http://www.radnetwork.org/

The World Bank Institute is pleased to announce as part of the 12 International Business Forum 2007th the upcoming E-discussion: Input from Young Leaders on Business Engagement for Governance—Business and the Rules of the Game September 24th -October 5th, 2007

Free Registration starts September 18th

Register Now!

http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BusinessMDGs/eDiscussion.htm

Speak out to Business! The World Bank Institute wants to hear YOUR opinion on the role business should play in dealing with two of today’s global challenges: Climate Change and Good Governance. Now you have the chance to discuss and give input to the international business community on businesses' potential contributions to creating an environment conducive to scaling up sustainable investment.

This E-discussion gives YOU the opportunity to contribute to a real-world, high-level business and policy discussion with your own recommendations.

About the E-discussion: Youth from around the world will discuss and debate on two key themes from the World Bank’s upcoming International Business Forum: Business Action on Combating Corruption: Setting One's Own Standards Business Engagement in Climate and Energy Policies: Climate Change - The Impact on Corporate Strategy

Why participate? The outcomes of discussion will be shared as recommendations for the international business leaders who will be convening at the International Business Forum at the World Bank in early October 2007.

Participants: All youth are invited to join: students from high schools, colleges, universities, and young professionals.

http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BusinessMDGs/eDiscussion.htm

Format: This consultation will be conducted through an online World Bank Forum, and will connect multiple high schools, colleges, universities and young professionals for a lively, cross-cultural discussion.

For each week’s topic, a World Bank moderator will provide an overview of key trends and issues, post points for participants to discuss. Recommendations which come out of the discussions will be reported to business leaders during the opening Plenary Session of the 12th International Business Forum in October 2007 at the World Bank Headquarters.

Free Registration: Participation in this e-discussion is free of charge. Registration begins September 18th, 2007. Register now! http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BusinessMDGs/eDiscussion.htm

The actual E-discussion will begin on September 24th, 2007, when registered participants will receive their first questions via e-mail, and will run through October 5th, 2007.

Register Now!

http://info.worldbank.org/etools/BusinessMDGs/eDiscussion.htm

INPUT FROM YOUNG LEADERS
Translated into Swedish by: THOMAS DAVID MAQWAY

The World Bank offers the Global Issues Seminar Series (GISS) to promote better understanding of global issues and to generate debate among senior undergraduate and graduate students of social sciences, international development, public policy and business

This fall, students will be connecting by videoconference from universities in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

For more information kindly visit http://www.worldbank.org/globalseries

GLOBAL ISSUES SEMINAR SERIES
Translated into Dutch by: THOMAS DAVID MAQWAY

GLOBAL ISSUES SEMINAR SERIES
Translated into Swedish by: THOMAS DAVID MAQWAY