Summer University School “Sustainable Human Development: From International Frameworks to Regional Policies”

12/07/2010

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The fifth edition of the Summer University School “Sustainable Human Development: From International Frameworks to Regional Policies” was organized in partnership by UNDP BRC and CEU in Budapest, in period June 28 - July 9, 2010. The course brought together 30 human development practitioners and researchers from our region and even beyond it.

Two week intensive course followed the self-learning and discussions in on-line module held in April, 2010. In-campus module focused on practical application of various components of human development concept and combined lectures with interactive group work. The course not only equipped participants with knowledge and skills in human development, but also created a vibrant and enthusiastic network of specialists, who will stay in touch after the course end.
    
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Facts in figures

  • Since 1990 extreme poverty in developing countries has fallen from 28% to 21%. Over the same time population grew 15% to 5 billion people, leaving 1.1 billion people in extreme poverty.
    MDG Report, Uzbekistan 2006
  • The world spends twelve times more on weapons than on aid to developing countries.
    SIPRI Yearbook (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute), 2008. OECD, 2008