Social Science - Human Development

Dramatic transformations in the global political and environmental domains often accompany and inform equally pressing challenges in human social and economic relationships. In some instances, hardships such as disease, poverty, environmental degradation and armed conflict undermine human capital and welfare. Drawing on the Institute’s interdisciplinary approaches, the Human Development programme examines the economic, environmental, health and other factors affecting the well being of individuals and communities. Research undertaken in those areas seeks to enhance student learning in the Global Cultures and International Business learning circles, focusing particular attention on the role of private sector and civil society in promoting efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

28-29 FEBRUARY 2008 | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
“Confronting the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Policy Responses in South Africa and India”

The Scholar Ship Research Institute and the University of Cape Town will host an international workshop comparing India and South Africa’s efforts to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The workshop is scheduled for February 2008 in Cape Town, South Africa. Participants will also focus on how lessons learned by Indian CSOs, governments and the private sector organizations can inform similar initiatives in other Asian and African countries.

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