Join us on 3rd (Online) and 4th (In person)September 2025, at Maynooth University, DSAI will host an Autumn School on the theme of Indigenous Knowledge and Practice: an optimistic response to the global funding crisis.
The development community at present is profoundly shaken by the cuts to development aid budgets and the negative implications of these cuts for humanitarian organisations, partner agencies and communities in the Global South. These cuts come at a time of growing need in the face of conflict, food insecurity and displacement. Our sector is perhaps struggling to find ways to respond.
This series of crises, however, may re-open our eyes to 'doing development' in a different way; development that is driven not by funding and donor-led priorities but by indigenous knowledge and practice, encompassing and guided by traditional, place-based knowledge generated by local people over generations. These development systems are deeply intertwined with the unique culture, values and worldviews of indigenous people. Might an increased understanding and engagement with indigenous practices help us to meet contemporary challenges?
Whether you're a student looking to deepen your understanding or a professional seeking to stay ahead of the curve, the DSAI Autumn School has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Development!