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policy instruments for intervention both locally and internationally. This would cover

issues such as food security, safety from crime and prosecution, freedom from lack and
want, protection from vagaries of war, failed states and issues relating to internally

displaced people and migration.

(7) Development & Social Policy

To understand the vulnerability of citizens in the face of crisis, natural or man-made and
their rights to welfare and social protection and to contribute towards designing policy

instruments.

(8) Political Economy

To understand the inter-relationships between the political, economic and social

dimensions of development by comparing old and new modalities to analyze current
realities from an academic and policy perspectives.

Our Activities

Research and activities at CPDS reflects our commitment towards an inter-disciplinary and
multidimensional approach to poverty and development studies by engaging experts and

stakeholder participation in our core events such as:

(1) The Royal Professor Ungku Aziz Lecture Series

(2) CPDS Development Forum
(3) National Stakeholder Roundtable

(4) CPDS Brown Bag Seminar Series
(5) Public Outreach Programs

Activities/Projects in 2016

No. List of Activities Details

1 Dialogue on The Eleventh Malaysia Plan 2015- Date: 28th January 2016
2020 and Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Thursday)
"The Enterprising Nation: Education for Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm

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