4. Academic training and development

This theme questions how academic training of young academics from 3rd world countries contributes to development in their home countries. Since 1990 about 50 students obtained their PhD at the Land Degradation Development (LDD) Group of Wageningen University. Many of these alumni now hold important positions in their home country. A number of these alumni will show their experiences in oral presentations while other participants are invited to submit posters showing development 3rd world countries that is triggered by academic training.

Keynote speaker: Prof. Dr. Ir. Eric Smaling