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International Development in Times of Uncertainty
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
- Hybrid event
- 5320D, Richcraft Hall, Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
- Zoom meeting link
- Contact
- Ann Morneau, annmorneau@cunet.carleton.ca, 8262
In an era marked by rising fragility, stalled poverty reduction, and declining development finance, the role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) has never been more critical. This talk explores how MDBs are being called upon to respond to intersecting global challenges and what innovations are needed to stay fit for purpose. We will unpack emerging expectations for MDBs, examine opportunities to mobilize concessional resources more effectively, and discuss the evolving landscape of development finance. The session will also highlight pathways for students interested in international development to engage with these issues and contribute to shaping the next generation of development solutions.
ZOOM LINK: https://carleton-ca.zoom.us/j/97527593312?pwd=rRfOgvIByl1IbNPTwEDyJfNHPSo5hD.1
Meeting ID: 975 2759 3312
Passcode: 127698
International Development in Times of Uncertainty
Speaker: Alain Borghijs
Alain Borghijs serves as the Deputy Representative in the North American Representative Office of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a role he has held since 2022. With two decades at ADB, Alain has extensive experience across various departments, including leading Country Partnership Strategies for Afghanistan and Kazakhstan and overseeing grant fund negotiations as part of the Strategy and Policy Department. His previous roles include serving as Principal Economist in ADB’s Central and West Asia Department and as an Advisor with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. Before joining ADB in 2004, Alain was a contractual economist at the International Monetary Fund and a postdoctoral visiting scholar at Harvard University. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the University of Antwerp, Belgium.