International Development Studies at Saint Mary’s has one of the longest-running development studies speakers series in the country. The Speakers Series provides a forum for students to discuss central development issues with invited guests from academia, NGOs, multilateral agencies, government, and the private sector. The series is generally held on Fridays throughout the academic year from 12-1:30 pm, with alternative dates and times as necessary.

Agrarian Aspirations in a Neoliberal Age: Coercion and consent in land grabbing for conservation and development in Eastern Africa

Dr. John Galaty
Professor, Department of Anthropology, McGill University