ZEF 10 Years
1997-2007: Years of Development Research
on Economic, Cultural, and Ecological Change
in the Developing World
In 2007 it had been 10 years since the Center for Development Research (ZEF) started its actual research activities at the University of Bonn.
Many junior and senior researchers, fellows, directors and staff members have been working at ZEF in the course of this period, contributing to finding solutions for problems in and of the developing world. The research agenda covered topics like "Governance and conflict in Afghanistan", "The impact of Foreign Direct Investment in developing countries", "Labeling and child labour", "Economic reform in Arab countries", "Natural resource management in Latin America and India", "The impact of climate change on land and water use in Ghana and Burkina Faso", "Soil erosion in Uganda", "Desertification in Uzbekistan", etc.
ZEF not only looks back on a decade of successful research, but has also generated new generations of academic and practical development experts. The Bonn Interdisciplinary Graduate School for Development Research (former International Doctoral Studies Program) proved to be a stepping-stone for many successful careers in the fields of development research, development policy, as well as development practice. Since its inception in 1999, more than 335 students from 67 countries have participated. More than 140 have received their doctoral degree.
We are grateful to all who have contributed to this joint effort.
ZEF celebrated its 10 year anniversary with the following activities:
October 4 and 5 2007:
International Conference on "Global Change and Human Development: Research and Action"
International and national experts from science, politics, and practice will discuss issues of development research.
Download: ZEF_Conference_Program_2.pdf
November 17 2007:
Open house activities at ZEF, Walter-Flex-Str. 3 in Bonn.
