About the Innovative Development Network
Overview
The Innovative Development Network (IDN) brings together individuals
working to engage their peers in global poverty alleviation. Members
are in the first decade of their careers and work in many fields,
including business, the arts, non-profit, government and technology.
Bringing Together a New Generation
This year, the IDN will co-host a symposium with other like-minded
organizations to further address issues related to poverty reduction.
Though the final topic of the symposium has yet to be determined,
potential subjects include global terrorism, democracy, war and
armed conflict. The symposium, scheduled for June 2003, will not
only offer participants an opportunity to hear from and discuss
issues related to global poverty with distinguished speakers, scholars
and policymakers, but will also provide them with a chance to share
their thoughts and take action on these issues.
A Growing Network
Members of the IDN can choose to further participate by joining
a web-based discussions on issues related to poverty and social
justice, networking with other members, or helping to plan upcoming
forums. The IDN encourages participants to sign up with the forthcoming
searchable networking database. Accessible only by password, the
database will enable individuals to identify members with similar
regional or professional interests.
History of Fighting Poverty
IDN is sponsored by The Synergos
Institute, which since 1986 has been engaged in a range of projects
and partnerships to fight global poverty. Synergos works with partners
in Latin America, Southern Africa and Southeast Asia to strengthen
the local philanthropic sector. Through work with grantmaking foundations,
associations of grantmaking foundations and philanthropic centers,
Synergos co-sponsors workshops and leads consultancies. Synergos
also sponsors numerous research projects over the sector.
For more information, please contact the IDN co-chairs:
Sarah Spencer
Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children
122 East 42nd Street, 12th Fl
New York, NY 10168
tel. 212.551.3140
fax. 212.551.3180
sarahs@womenscommission.org
Valentin von Arnim
Goldman, Sachs & Co
10 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10005
tel. 212.357.7892
fax. 212 902.3325
Last update January 25, 2003.
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