Development Studies Program (DSP) hosted "Saturday Hours", a two-hour seminar series on most Saturdays during the month. The objective of these seminar series was to explore, share, and discuss different issues related to development perspectives, theories, and practices as well as to generate new ideas. DSP invited guest speakers from home and abroad to participate in these seminars. Around 20 to 25 participants attended the events. The seminars were open to all interested people of BRAC, BU, and broader development community. In February, the following seminars were hosted by DSP:
February 11, 2006
"The genesis, evolution and influence of Human Development Reports"
Guest Speaker: Dr. Selim Jahan, [Senior Advisor, Employment for Poverty Reduction, Bureau of Development Policy, UNDP]
February 18, 2006
"The global discourse on poverty"
Guest Speaker: Professor David Hulme, [Professor in Development Studies, School of Environment and Development, University of Manchester]
February 25, 2006
"Popular culture and critical thinking"
Guest Speaker: Professor Firdous Azim, [Chairperson, ENH, BU]