Development Matters
Development Matters is a well-established IIEA lecture series sponsored by Irish Aid which explores critical issues in international development. The Development Matters lecture series provides a platform for international policy figures and thought leaders to share their insights and expertise, and in doing so to bring development issues to the attention of a wider Irish, European and international audiences.
The Development Matters series provides a unique opportunity for Irish stakeholders to both engage in critical discussion of the international development agenda with global leaders in the field, and communicate their priorities in development practices to the public.
This comprehensive programme, featuring high-level speakers, addresses critical issues of international development including: the Sustainable Development Goals; partnerships for development; global health; global food systems; gender-sensitive education; youth in international development; poverty; climate action; and communicating development in the media.
Events
Gambling on Development – Alternative Approaches to Financing Development
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Rising Tensions in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea – An EU Perspective
For the inaugural address of the 2024 Development Matters lecture series, supported by Irish Aid, Annette Weber, European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, discusses the political dynamics in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
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Polyglobalisation: Debt, Trade and Geopolitics
The IIEA is delighted to welcome Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, for a webinar as part of the Development Matters series supported by Irish Aid.
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Development Assistance in a Changing World
Keynote address by Carsten Staur, Chair of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee
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Protectors of the Planet: Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples
UN SDG Advocate Hindou Ibrahim addresses the challenges posed by climate change and speak about the role of Indigenous Peoples in protecting the environment and delivering a just transition.
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Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Food Future: Reshaping Food Systems around Small-scale Producers
In the third event of the 2023 Development Matters lecture series, supported by Irish Aid, Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) discusses how reshaping food systems around small-scale producers could limit global warming, regenerate ecosystems, and end poverty and hunger.
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The Indispensability of Social Protection and the Costs of Inaction
In his address to the IIEA, Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO examines the indispensability of social protection and the cost of inaction.
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Ireland’s Development Cooperation Priorities in 2023: A renewed commitment to Agenda 2030
For the inaugural address of the 2023 Development Matters lecture series, supported by Irish Aid, Seán Fleming T.D., discusses Ireland’s development cooperation priorities and the renewed commitment to Agenda 2030.
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Debt in Developing Nations
Professor Carmen Reinhart discusses debt in developing nations.
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Silencing the Guns in Ethiopia: Implications of the Truce Agreement for the Horn of Africa
In her address to the IIEA, for the seventh lecture of the 2022 Development Matters series supported by Irish Aid, Ms Hanna Tetteh, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to the Horn of Africa discusses the recent truce agreement in Ethiopia and the implications this will have for the Horn of Africa.
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The Shadow of Famine – how the food crisis is impacting the Horn of Africa, and beyond
In his address to the IIEA, in the sixth lecture of the 2022 Development Matters series, supported by Irish Aid, Colm Brophy discusses the food crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Humanitarian Emergencies
Ms Åsa Regnér will discuss conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in areas suffering from humanitarian crises and conflict.
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Future Proofing the Climate-Health Nexus
Dr Maria Neira will discuss the benefits of putting health at the core of climate action and sustainable development to future proof the climate-health nexus.
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The Role of the African Development Bank in Realising the Economic Opportunities of Africa
Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina discusses the role of the African Development Bank in supporting stability, growth and sustainable development on the African continent.
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Principled Humanitarian Action in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Mr Jagan Chapagain discusses opportunities to strengthen humanitarian action and reflect on how to manage the complex and inter-related crises in the 21st century, from conflicts to climate change to displacement of people.
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The Humanitarian Landscape in 2022
In the inaugural lecture of the 2022 Development Matters, Robert Mardini of the ICRC, provides an overview of major humanitarian issues for the year ahead.
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The Power of Youth in Communicating and Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals
Ms Chebbi speaks about the role of young people as key actors in delivering upon the Sustainable Development Goals and how their agency can be realised through intergenerational co-leadership.
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WEBINAR: Enhancing Global Health Preparedness for the Future
Peter Sands reflects on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic for future-proofing global health systems and identifies avenues for enhancing global health preparedness
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Blog posts
Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Food Future: Reshaping Food Systems Around Small-scale Producers
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Ireland’s Development Cooperation Priorities in 2023: A Renewed Commitment to Agenda 2030
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Silencing the Guns in Ethiopia: Implications of the Truce Agreement for the Horn of Africa.
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The Shadow of Famine: How the food crisis is impacting the Horn of Africa
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Africa’s Forgotten Crisis: Global Education, COVID-19, and the Climate Emergency
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The Power of Youth in Communicating and Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals
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Peter Maurer: Covid-19 and Conflict Zones: How the Pandemic is Impacting and Shaping Humani
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Antonio Vitorino: Mitigating the Threat of COVID-19 to Refugees and Migrants
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