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A gathering to plan ways forward for ICA-USA’s involvement in international development.
March 26-28, 2010
Chicago, IL 606040
Approximately 40 colleagues, including guests from Canada, Botswana, Bangladesh, Nepal and the UK, attended a meeting that explored rekindling international program interest. Its purpose was to consider ideas about ways that ICA-USA might assist in connecting human and financial resources from the United States with national ICAs, and other projects, in developing nations.
The participants formulated a practical vision about ICA-USA's re-engagement in this area, reflected upon challenges, and worked through scenarios of possible action. Sue Laxdal, a ToP® colleague from Minnesota, facilitated the process. Roberston Work, recently retired from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) - now teaching international development in New York and Malaysia - made a presentation on Saturday morning about the current realities and urgency of global development. (See the video clip below).
The entire event was dedicated to the memory of Don Elliott, former board member and long-time colleague, and his passion for international work. Jim Wiegel led a reflection Friday evening on Don's legacy and the implications it has for ICA-USA today. For a summary of the proceedings CLICK HERE
