The conference will focus on topics such as university partnerships, the role of universities for development, linkages between higher education and development, the geography and power of knowledge, gender and diversity in higher education and research, and the role of higher education and research for the SDG agenda.

In collaboration with some of our partner institutions, Norad is planning for a conference with a broad focus on Knowledge for Development.

Currently the NORHED partners includes 60 universities in Africa, Asia and Latin America and 12 higher education institutions in Norway. Other relevant partners include relevant ministries and directorates, research organisations and institutes, civil society organisations, donor agencies and multilateral partners.

The conference is by invitation only. All attendees are asked to confirm their participation within 10 April by register using the registration form on this page.

The conference programme is work in progress

The main conference will be held in Oslo 6-7 June 2016. There will be several side meetings before and/or after.

The first day of the conference will focus on overall issues related to knowledge for development with a focus on higher education, research and university partnerships, and the SDG agenda.

Day two will be divided into parallel tracks focusing on key thematic topics for the NORHED programme, but also programmatic issues, such as results, evaluation, next phase, sustainability etc.

Norad will be responsible for the conference, but have invited key university partners in Norway to co-organize and host the conference. Colleagues from universities in some of our partner countries have also expressed interest to contribute. We will get back to you with information on the conference programme, and on the level of contributions expected from partners.