Together with a diverse group of voices and allies, we’ll ask each other the difficult questions, challenge the assumptions and structures that shape our sector, and explore what it takes to transform and reinvent the system. We’ll bring together perspectives from civil society, philanthropy, government, academia, diaspora communities, activism, youth, and social movements.
The conversations of the day will contribute to the development of a Manifesto on the future of the Dutch development sector.
The programme
| Time | Activity | Description |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Arrival & Registration | Time to arrive, connect with fellow participants, and settle into the space. |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Opening & Agenda | Why this convening, why now, and an introduction to the systems approach that will guide the day. |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Collective FramingRoundtable | Participants from across the sector, including Global Majority, youth, diaspora, donors, and government, sharing perspectives, provocations, and questions to frame the discussions ahead. Voices: Farid Tabarki (Studio Zeitgeist), Georgina Kwakye (Local Changemakers), Marieke Rodenhuis (Postcode Loterij), Anita Kattakuzhy (NEAR), Jimm Chick Fomunjong (WASCI), Jorrit Oppewal (AIV) & Lune de Reijck (CHOICE & MFA). |
| 12:00 – 13:15 | Lunch | |
| 13:15 – 15:15 | Parallel Sessions (themes & methods) | Using different creative methods, participants explore four key questions around future visions, pioneers ofchange, protectors of the current system, and what to carry forward or leave behind. |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Break | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Collective Sensemaking | Small-group reflections and key takeaways from the parallel sessions, to cross-pollinate and collectively identify building blocks for the Manifesto. |
| 16:00 – 16:55 | Reflection Roundtable | The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an organization based in a Global Majority country, and Oxfam Novib reflect on their learnings around the conversations thatemerged throughout the day. Voices: Farid Tabarki (Studio Zeitgeist), Camilia Safatli (AICA) (to be confirmed), Steven Collet (MFA) & Pepijn Gerrits (Oxfam). |
| 16:55 – 17:00 | Closing | Next steps towards the development of the Manifesto. |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Networking & Drinks | |
Sign up
After registering, you’ll receive a more detailed programme with further information about the day. We hope you’ll join us in shaping what comes next.