Development Management week - 2021

In its journey to create an entire ecosystem for Development Management, ISDM recognises that it is vital to create spaces for various stakeholders to come together to discuss, debate and ideate on this idea and develop a common vocabulary. It is with this in mind that we at ISDM have instituted 27th January to 1st February as Development Management Week that culminates with the Development Management Day on the 1st of February.

Every year, eminent practitioners from the social sector and thought leaders come together to deliberate and collaborate on various dimensions of Development Management. Talks by speakers, panel discussions and cultural events across the week help students, development professionals and academics explore the meaning, ramifications and principles of Development Management.

This year marks the 5th year of ISDM’s birth. As we continue to hold our commitment to the power of collective wisdom and co-creation, we celebrate the third Development Management Day and week with virtual events this year, adapting to the realities of the novel Coronavirus pandemic.  

About the theme:

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted life and various elements of the world we live in. The world, during and post-pandemic, will see and experience a plethora of things that will change and redefine ‘normal’ for almost all of us. The post-COVID world has recognised that deep seated inequities exist in our society and these impact vulnerable communities and the systems (market, society, governance) that prevent communities to step out of these inequities. 

The new normal recognises the power of collaboration between Samaj, Sarkar, and Bazaar and that when we combine forces there is an opportunity to address some of the challenges that these inequities have thrown up. The new normal recognises the potential and role of technology in overcoming existing barriers of geographies, space and cultures, which the pandemic squarely demonstrated for all of us. 

Re-imagining the new normal will require focussed attention on a multitude of issues. It requires thought towards understanding how the collective forces of Samaj, Sarkar and Bazaar can create a new imagination and include the underlying principles of sustainable development goals.  Social-economic-political structures that build on principles of equity rather than accumulation; co-creation rather than competition or at best partnerships; compassion rather than indifference. The clarion call from this present episteme is to shift the narrative of human centeredness to regenerative ecological integrity that allows for humans and the planet to thrive. 

Time is scarce and the challenges have become more pronounced with the pandemic. It is time for leaders and managers to come together to co-create pathways to this reimagination of Society. The Development Management week, 2021 will allow us space to explore the contours of these shared visions and pathways as we embark on the journey to define how the practice of Development Management will unfold in the post-COVID world. 

Dialogues on Development Management 

The globe is coming to terms with what a new normal will look and feel like, and we at ISDM are holding a Dialogue on Development Management Series as part of the Development Management week to explore this more.

Join us on the  28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st of January to hear eminent thought leaders and influencers speak.

Ms. Geeta Goel, Country Director at Michael & Susan Dell Foundation India, LLP, will join us on the 28th of January. Ms. Goel will speak on ‘The challenges for leaders and managers in the Social Sector and things they should be thinking, learning and skilling.’

Ms. Nandita Das noted actor, filmmaker and activist will join us on the 29th of January. Ms. Das will speak on ‘Leading with the Youth: why the planet and our country need young people to choose careers in the development sector’. 

Mr. Sridhar Venkat, CEO of Akshaya Patra Foundation, will join us on the 30th of January where he will speak on his personal journey and experiences.

Professor Pradeep Chintagunta, academic and faculty member at the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago will speak as part of the series on the 31st of January. Prof. Chintagunta will speak on ‘Using Marketing Tools for Development’.

Development Management Day- 1st February 2021

This year, the third Development Management Day will be celebrated with a virtual event. This year’s celebrations on the 1st of February will witness a keynote speech by Mr. Amarjeet Sinha, noted advisor to the office of the Prime Minister on the theme ‘Re-imagining the new normal with Development Management’.

The event will also include the launch of two reports that the ISDM Knowledge and Research Centre has led that will help define and strengthen the domain of Development Management further. The two-hour event will conclude with a series of songs by Charul and Vinay on hope and optimism. 

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