Small is ... themes
Small is ...?
Themes
At the second Small is… Festival we invite you to join in, learn, discuss create and share in activities around the following themes:
Small is ... economic?Can the crisis in the world economy be steered towards a new “economics as if people mattered” and what would this mean? Does an emphasis on local production and resilience mean that Small is Beautiful opposes international trade and growth? |
Small is ... practical?Can small, simple and non-violent technologies really deliver the products and services people need including food, energy and water? When is small better than big in empowering people, promoting human rights and preserving cultural and spiritual values? |
Small is ... political?How can a few people and simple technologies influence political change towards a more just world? Can the political process deliver the changes required in the face of challenges such as climate change and poverty? |
Small is ... personal?How is personal philosophy linked to the practice of development and is tenderness at the heart of facilitation? How can you have fun through care about poverty and the state of the planet? |
We hope to inspire and exchange on questions of international development and the planet, through talks, debates, networking and exchange sessions, as well as through side events and workshops. More »
