AcrossWorld University is the World Bank Global
Development Learning Network's program partner in Silicon
Valley . AcrossWorld University offers video-conference
based courses and dialogues on various themes of "technology for
development" to facilitate fruitful connections
between the Bay Area, Washington DC, and the developing world.
About GDLN
The
Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) is an interactive
multi-channel network, designed by the World Bank and intended
to serve the developing world. Public, private, and
non-governmental partner organizations collaborate on ways to
apply modern technologies to develop a global community
dedicated to fighting poverty.
Development Dialogues
AcrossWorld University Dialogues create opportunities for leading Silicon Valley
thinkers and innovators to meet and exchange ideas and knowledge
with key policy makers within the World Bank.
Past
dialogues have included: Knowledge for
Development/Bootstrap Institute w/Dr. Doug Engelbardt
Healthcare: Financing for NGOs in Latin American and
the Caribbean
Global
Dialogues
AcrossWorld University Global Dialogues bring Silicon Valley and global thought
leaders, government leaders and policy makers together to
discuss leading edge topics around technology and development.
Future
dialogues include:
August 6: Nanotechnology as
a source of foreign direct investment for developing countries
Courses and
Workshops
Skill building programs for developing
countries
All AcrossWorld University courses and workshops are provided over the GLDN
videoconference network.
Course Topics
ICT-based entrepreneurship
Gender and Technology
Innovative cultures
FastTrac
New Venture
Guest Lecturers
Guest lecturers are drawn from leading Silicon Valley
thinkers, innovators and entrepreneurs
