David Satterthwaite's speech for the Barbara Ward Lecture 2021
Channel: IIED
Date: 2021-12-07

David Satterthwaite is a senior associate with the Human Settlements research group at the International institute for Environment and Development (IIED).

He first joined the institute in the early 1970s when he was an assistant to IIED founder Barbara Ward, a distinguished economist, journalist, and policy advisor who was among the earliest advocates of sustainable development. 

This is a record speech Satterthwaite gave to the 2021 Barbara Ward Lecture, with UNCTAD secretary-general Rebeca Grynspan. He recalls what it was like to work with Ward and relates what lessons from then are as relevant today.

Also a renowned speaker, Ward's lectures influenced audiences around the world. Now the institute organises lectures by the current generation of outstanding women in development in honour of Ward's pioneering work and the inspiration she gave to many and Satterthwaite 

More information: https://www.iied.org/barbara-ward-lecture-2021-rebeca-grynspan