Rajgir, Bihar is set to become a hub of global intellectual discourse as Nalanda University kicks off its inaugural two-day ‘Nalanda Development Dialogue (NDD)’ on March 8, Sunday. This international policy seminar brings together policymakers, development experts, scholars, and thinkers from around the world to deliberate on sustainable, inclusive growth amid pressing global challenges and opportunities.
Organized by the university’s Center for Studies in Development and Sustainability (CSDS), the event aims to revive the ancient Nalanda tradition of knowledge exchange. Participants will engage in keynote addresses, thematic sessions, and policy roundtables covering critical areas like sustainable development, regional cooperation, economic transformation, and global partnerships.
Nalanda University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi emphasized the event’s significance, stating it seeks to breathe new life into the global intellectual dialogue tradition of ancient Nalanda while advancing meaningful policy discussions on sustainable and inclusive development.
The lineup of speakers is star-studded, featuring Dr. Shamika Ravi, member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council and Secretary in the Government of India; Prof. Thomas Pogge from Yale University; Emeritus Prof. Deepak Nayyar from Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Economics Department; Prof. Tetsushi Sonobe from Japan’s National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies; Stefan Klingebiel from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability; and Andre de Mello e Souza from the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Development, among other luminaries from prestigious institutions.
This initiative bridges academia and policymaking, fostering robust dialogues that could shape future development strategies. As the world grapples with economic uncertainties and climate crises, the Nalanda Development Dialogue positions India as a key player in global sustainability conversations, drawing inspiration from its rich historical legacy.