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“First class.” “Mind-popping.” “Hopeful.” G78 Conference on Redefining Development Draws 160 Participants, Much Praise

On October 10, 2025, 160 participants—100 in the room, 60 online—worked through an ambitious agenda aimed at redefining international development in today’s disordered world. Aided by an array of expert speakers, leading-edge analysis on AI, financing and the SDGs, and strong background documents, the Group of 78’s 2025 annual conference, held at the University of Ottawa and supported… Continue Reading “First class.” “Mind-popping.” “Hopeful.” G78 Conference on Redefining Development Draws 160 Participants, Much Praise

AI Background Paper Released

On October 8, 2025, the Group of 78 released Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Development Redefined, a background paper for our 2025 annual conference. The paper was prepared by researcher Leah Darbyson. Dr. Roy Culpeper, G78 Past Chair, calls the paper “an indispensable tool for learning about the potential opportunities and threats in applying AI for sustainable development.” It identifies 16… Continue Reading AI Background Paper Released