Helen Clark – Kapuscinski Development Lectures – what top thinkers think about development

Helen Clark is the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme since April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. Prior to her appointment with UNDP, Helen Clark served for nine years as Prime Minister of New Zealand, serving three successive terms from 1999 – 2008. Throughout her tenure as Prime Minister, Helen Clark engaged widely in policy development and advocacy across the international, economic, social and cultural spheres. Under her leadership, New Zealand achieved significant economic growth, low levels of unemployment, and high levels of investment in education and health, and in the well-being of families and older citizens. Prior to entering the New Zealand Parliament, Helen Clark taught in the Political Studies Department of the University of Auckland.

Resetting the global development agenda

07.05.2012, Helsinki, Finland

"For our actions to add up to truly sustainable development, we need common goals to inspire us; evidence to illuminate the way forward; and institutions to bring us together across sectors" Helen Clark