IHS is pleased to invite you to the official launch of our new 5-year strategy, "Shaping a better urban world", which will define our direction in research, education, and advisory work. This strategy reflects our commitment to creating impact, fostering transdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening our global partnerships and enhancing our internal systems and processes.
This event will provide an in-depth overview of the strategy, including its core principles and implementation roadmap. It will also offer an opportunity for discussion on how IHS staff, partners, and stakeholders can engage with and contribute to our strategic ambitions.
Event Details
Date: 3 April, Thursday
Location: IHS / Online *
Time: 15:00-19:00 (Online - 15:00-17:00)
*Please note that in-person attendance is invitation-based.
Programme Overview
by David Dodman, IHS General Director
David Dodman will present a detailed overview of the strategic priorities, including our focus on impact, transdisciplinary approaches, positioning, partnerships, and internal organisational culture.
Moderator: Pamela Duran Diaz | Senior Planning Specialist, IHS
Speakers:
- Arwin van Buuren I Strategic Dean Impact & Engagement, Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Beatrice Hati | Urban Development & Disaster Governance Specialist
- Giulia Maci | Senior Urban Specialist, Lead ECA and MENA, UNOPS
This panel discussion will bring together leading experts to examine three main areas: Impact in Education, Transdisciplinary Research, and Strategic Partnerships. These topics are crucial for fostering sustainable, inclusive, and effective urban solutions on a global scale.
Panelists will share diverse perspectives and real-world experiences, reflecting on how education empowers professionals, how interdisciplinary collaboration encourages innovation, and how strategic partnerships enhance urban development initiatives. The discussion aims to provide valuable insights into bridging knowledge gaps, fostering cooperation, and ensuring that impactful urban strategies are implemented effectively.
Facilitators
- Maartje van Eerd | Head of Academic staff, Senior Specialist in Housing and Social Development, IHS
- Charmae Pyl Wissink-Nercua | Specialist in Nature-based Urban Development and Capacity-Building, IHS and Capacity-building expert, SCORE
- Anthony Boanada-Fuchs | Head of Projects and Partnerships, IHS
This session will be a continuation of the panel discussion From Insights to Action: Impactful Education, Transdisciplinary Research and Strategic Partnerships and will bring together IHS staff, stakeholders and partners to reflect on these three crucial topics for fostering sustainable, inclusive, and effective urban solutions on a global scale.
Who should attend?
This event is open to all IHS staff, partners, alumni, and stakeholders interested in shaping the future of IHS and its role in sustainable urban development.
If you would like to attend the event in person, please send an email to Mihaela Kracholova, kracholova@ihs.nl
