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Beyond the Last Mile: How ICT is Transforming the World

January 29, 2009

Information and communications technology (ICT) is transforming education, empowering communities, and promoting development around the world.

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From the Director

Prof. John McNeill Welcome to the website of the Mortara Center for International Studies, part of the School of Foreign Service on the campus of Georgetown University. The Center was created in 2003 based on a generous grant from the late Michael Mortara (SFS '71) and the Mortara Family.

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  • Video: Education in India An Address by the Hon. Kapil Sibal : Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India
    The Hon. Kapil Sibal talks about the expansion of India’s education infrastructure and opportunities for foreign universities.
  • Video: A Common Word: Panel One Religious Pluralism in the 21st Century
    In the opening session of day two of the Common Word conference, religious leaders discuss pluralism in Islam and Christianity as well as how to counter prejudices against these two religions.
  • Video: A Common Word: Panel Two Religion, Violence and Peace-Building
    In the second session of day two of the Common Word conference, religious leaders discuss the role of religion in violence and in peace building. How do we better understand both religion and violence, and religion and peace building? What are the major issues and best practices in counteracting religious extremism? How can religious authorities and community leaders de-legitimize extremism and acts of violence and terrorism?
  • Video: A Common Word: Panel Three  The Role of International NGOs in a Pluralistic World
    In the third Panel of day 2 of a Common Word, panelists talk about the role of faith in informing the work and missions of international NGO's. How are traditional theological foundations for love of neighbor interpreted and applied in response to neighbors in today’s global community? In what ways has this understanding informed Muslim-Christian relations in the work of major international NGOs?
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