This series undertook a critical examination of the evolving dynamics and challenges related to different aspects of humanitarian space and associated trends of politicisation and securitisation of assistance. The meetings addressed a number of key questions and issues that have important implications for the nature and conditions of humanitarian action in contexts where humanitarian space is deemed to be restricted or contracting.

This meetings series will provide an opportunity to clarify and debate Europe’s role in international development.

What is the role of business in the current development landscape? While it is clear that the private sector drives the economic growth that is critical for development, there is less clarity on how this role is best played, particularly in the context of global financial crisis. This meeting series brought together company executives, practitioners, policy researchers, government and civil society to explore different approaches to private sector development.

global financial crisis emerged in the developed countries but has already spread to developing countries. This events series will consider what the effects of the crisis are for developing countries.