Dr. Geoffrey Bergen, an Independent Consultant for USAID and World Bank and former Manager of World Bank Country Operations, will speak at the next Global Issues Colloquium on Thursday, 20 October 2016, 7pm in MG2001.
He will discuss the complex realities of international development in actual practice. Based on his experience with the World Bank and other institutions he will discuss ever-changing approaches to international development and how they have either failed or succeeded. He will also reflect on the joys and sorrows of a career in international development and offer guidance for students contemplating going into one.
The talk is presented in conjunction with the Center for Academic Excellence. The Global Issues Colloquium is possible thanks to support from the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Office and the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies. For more information, see http://globalissues.truman.edu/ or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalissuescolloquium/.