Smart Global Development Conference
The Governor General was greeted by Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Diplomatic Representative of His Highness the Aga Khan to Canada and Mr. Khalil Shariff, CEO of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
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Mr. Jean Lebel, Président of the International Development Research Center, provided remarks before introducing the Governor General and inviting him to the podium.
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The Governor General provided they keynote address: "Universities and institutes of higher education are ideally positioned to contribute to sustainable development, because they’re hubs of innovation and creativity!"
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The Smart Global Development conference, convened by Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Academics Without Borders, and the International Development Research Centre, explored the role of higher education in advancing sustainable development goals.
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A lively panel discussion with Ms. Reeta Roy, Dr. Leonard Wantchekon and Dr. Eva Egron-Polak followed. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Greg Mora.
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On April 13, 2016, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, delivered the keynote address at the Smart Global Development Conference.
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During the conference, global experts, thought leaders and practitioners will participate in a series of discussions centered on strengthening the capacities of universities to tackle critical development challenges.
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