The future of international development cooperation is not just hashed out in dusty field offices and ramshackle schools and hospitals, but also at a variety of events, celebrations and other gatherings. Below are some of the most noteworthy events for the week starting August 19:
First Africa Food Security ConferenceAugust 20 - 21Nairobi, Kenya
High-Level International Conference on Water CooperationAug 20 - 21Dushanbe, Tajikistan
International Disaster and Risk ConferenceAugust 24 - 28Davos
UNWTO General Assembly 2013 August 24 - 29Livingstone town (Zambia) and Victoria Falls town (Zimbabwe)
International celebrations
World Humanitarian DayAugust 19
Afghan Independence DayAugust 19
World Mosquito DayAugust 20
Elections
Madagascar (Presidential and Parliamentary)August 23
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